Ep. 033: How to Work a Room, with Susan RoAne

Maybe you’re looking for your next job. Or perhaps you want to stay on top of your career. Whatever your goal, you know you need to go to professional events.  It’s one of the best ways to meet others in your field.

But does the idea of walking into a room of strangers and striking up a conversation fill you with horror? This is a common fear many jobseekers have—and it keeps them from making vital professional connections.

This week on Find Your Dream we’re talking about how to work a room, with an expert on the subject, Susan RoAne. Susan’s best-selling book, How to Work a Room, teaches you everything you need to know to become an expert networker.

In this 26-minute episode you will learn:

• Why face-to-face networking is still happening in the digital age
• The difference between working a room and networking
• Why showing up is key to a positive personal brand image
• How customizable introductions are key to making connections at events
• Why ice breakers and small talk are valuable forms of communication

This week’s guest:

Susan RoAne (@susanroane | LinkedIn)

Author, How To Work a Room

San Francisco, Calif.

Listener question of the week: 

How can I support my friend during their job hunt?

If you have a question you’d like us to answer on a future episode, please contact Jenna Forstrom, Mac’s List Community Manager at jenna@macslist.org.

Resources from this week’s show:

• Networking for Introverts
• SusanRoAne.com
• Sign up for Susan RoAne’s newsletter & get her free e-book Nuances of Business Networking
• How To Work a Room
• Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond)

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource you’d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac’s List Managing Director at ben@macslist.org.

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