Working the Room

Picture: W  Magazine ~ Editors' blog

While searching the internet for conversation starters, I came across a great website by Susan Roane.   On her site you can find conversation starters, networking tips, business etiquette, and much more! I thought I would post a few pointers on how to network successfully, always be prepared to make an impression at any social engagement that may come your way.  

The Art Of Savvy Networking

~Look people in the eye and make them feel comfortable from the very first meeting.

~Ask questions and listen intently, rather than scanning the room for someone more important to talk to or checking a Blackberry for incoming messages.

~Stay in touch with people − especially when you need nothing from them.

~Be loyal and look out for your friends.

~Be easy to work with.

~Have an enjoyable presence and be at ease with both men and women

~Exude confidence.

~Offer to help before asked and do so when asked

~Embrace all people, not just the right people.

http://www.susanroane.com

The Intern Queen

Photo: Vogue UK

Lauren Berger has become known as the Intern Queen, having held 15 internships while in college. Launched  in 2006, Intern Queen  is a website dedicated to connecting students with free internship opportunities. The site features internships from companies such as Sony, Nascar, and Seventeen Magazine. Intern Queen is user friendly, and internships are easy to search by location or field of study. Lauren also runs a blog where she posts necessary information about landing the perfect internship, as well as answers questions from followers.

An internship can be the first step to "getting your foot in the door", I suggest you check it out!

http://www.internqueen.com

Your Daily Motivation

                                               

   "Success comes gradually, and then all of a sudden..."

Picture: www.businessoffashion.com

Out of the SHOEbox

I have realized the Internet can be a very useful source of ensuring your success. Twitter, Facebook, Blogs – they can be used for a greater advantage than just keeping in touch with friends.

Case and Point

While reading a fashion blog, I realized the editor and chief of my magazine of choice is having a book signing in Los Angeles this week. I will be there of course, with another Louboutin shoe, a resume and cover letter. There is nothing like face to face contact!

Here are a few key steps in utilizing the web…

1. Follow your desired companies on Twitter, Facebook ect. – especially the key executives and decision makers.

2. Dial into in blogs that are related to your desired industry. For example – I have found a million fashion blogs that post amazing internship opportunities and events I would have never known about otherwise. They also updated to the minute!

3. Look out for events, appearances, seminars, ect. that may get you up close and personal with your muse.

Just One of Us

While reading a book about marketing, I came across an interesting excerpt beneficial to all future entrepreneurs.

David Neeleman, founder and former CEO of JetBlue

              JetBlue CEO David Neeleman realized early that without talking to his customers he would never be able to build a customer-centric airline. As a result of his unique approach to customer interaction, Neeleman has been featured in a variety of business magazines. When he flies, he flies just like everybody else, in coach. He even drives himself to the airport. Once there, he waits in line-just like you and me. He is, for all intents and purposes, just another customer-at least until the plane gets into the air. Then he walks up and down the aisles, talking to customers, hearing what they have to say.

                                                                                    -Blog Marketing, Jeremy Wright

Keep this strategy in mind while growing your empire!

Your Daily Motivation

"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it."            

                                                                        ~ Jonathan Winters                                                        

Sweet Escape

I always hear people my age dreaming about a vacation in Italy or the South of France… followed by an excuse on why they will never be able to afford it. 

News Flash - it’s not that difficult - all you need is a little discipline and a credit card.

The catch is acquiring a credit card that gives you miles with every purchase. In many instances you can receive up to 20,000 miles just for signing up, which is a round trip ticket anywhere in the US. These miles may take awhile to accumulate, but think about how many you can earn in a year from necessities such as rent, food, car payments, ect. There are also many opportunities to earn bonus miles. I even let my parents use it for really big purchases – they pay me back and I get the miles!

I personally love the American Airlines Advantage Rewards credit card, but just about every airline has a similar rewards program.