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Begin Carrying Personal Business Cards

…beforeyou graduate.

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Sites likeMoo.comandMinted.commake it easy and affordable to print your cards.

Try a New Activity

Weirded out by the idea of attending a so-called “networking event?”

The worst she can say is no, right?

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“Get rid of slang language.

Stand up straight, and don’t fidget or play with your hair.

Look people in the eye, smile, and have a firm handshake.”

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The way to get over it?

Find a friend in your field who also wants to meet people.

“Having a partner in crime always makes things more fun,” says Baikowitz.

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Of course, that doesn’t mean you should be talking to each other the whole night, either.

So be respectful to everyone, from the CEO to the coat check guy.

“We all got our start somewhere.

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“You must put in the time and effort to build relationships and strong connections,” says Baikowitz.

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