Networking Strategies for All

When an individual thinks about “networking,” what comes to mind is: Get out there! Meet people! Attend events! For the extrovert, this is fun. For the introvert, this is work! Networking comes more naturally and easily for the extrovert. For the introvert, the social demand to attend events and meet new people is intimidating, scary, and even frightening. The thought of attending a networking event can cause anxiety attacks.

Networking is credited as the most successful means to find employment. The US Department of Labor reports that most jobs are obtained through networking. Also, career advancement and career success are dependent on networking skills.

Come learn the tips for successful business networking for the extrovert and introvert. The opportunity to learn how to network and practice networking skills gives one the confidence to get out there, meet people and attend events!

About the Presenter

Vera Teller, Ph.D. is coach, lecturer, and author. She was on staff at California State University Dominguez Hills in the College of Business Administration and Public Policy and received the 2019 Catherine H. Jacobs Outstanding Faculty-Lecturer Award

Her professional career spans over 25 years’ experience in business, management, and information systems as Director of Systems and Programming for Safeway (Vons) and Trader Joe's, consultant for EDS, and Program Manager for WellPoint.

She has presented at many conferences including the Project Management Institute chapter conferences, Business Analysts conference, Los Angeles Quality Assurance conference, and Chinese American IT conference on societal factors that created barriers to women advancing in the work- place.

Vera served on the Executive Committee as Secretary for Women At Work; a non-profit organization helping all people reach their full employment and earnings potential.

Contact Vera directly at [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON AT THE WOMENS CENTER IN VIENNA, VA

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Participants who register for the workshop and do not attend or cancel their registration less than 24 hours prior to the start of the program, will not receive a refund.

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Participants who are not able to attend and have contacted the Women’s Center 24 hours prior to the workshop can re-schedule for the same workshop on another day, up to 6 months after the initial workshop date.

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