Am I a Networking Ninja or a Conference Catastrophe?

1. You’re at a networking mixer, and you spot a lively group near the buffet debating whether pineapple belongs on pizza. What do you do? *· A. “I grab a plate of food and retreat to a quiet spot, where pineapple cannot be weaponized against me.”· B. “I confidently join the group, introduce myself with a joke about pineapple and pizza, and ease into the discussion.”· C. “I wait for a natural pause in the debate, then chime in with a witty comment and introduce myself casually.”· D. “I hover near the edge of the group, silently cheering for Team No Pineapple, hoping someone pulls me into the conversation.”

2. During a panel discussion, the moderator asks for audience questions. What’s your move? *· A. “I avoid all eye contact, praying they don’t notice me and mistake my silence for deep intellectual pondering.”· B. “I think of a decent question but convince myself it’s probably been asked a thousand times, so I stay quiet.”· C. “I shoot my hand up, ask a question so sharp and insightful that the panelists consider hiring me on the spot.”· D. “I wait a few seconds, raise my hand, and ask a thoughtful but low-key question that aligns with the panel’s theme.”

3. You’re seated next to someone at the conference lunch, and they ask what you do. What’s your response? *· A. “I mumble something vague about ‘working with data’ and immediately ask about the weather to avoid further interrogation.”· B. “I give a polished but straightforward answer about my role and follow up with a question to keep the conversation flowing.”· C. “I blurt out a brief summary of my job and hope they change the topic before I need to elaborate.”· D. “I deliver a charming elevator pitch with just the right mix of confidence and humour, making them want to know more.”

4. Someone hands you their business card after a brief conversation about your mutual love of sci-fi movies. What do you do? *· A. “I awkwardly take the card, panic about what to say next, and shove it into my pocket, never to see it again.”· B. “I accept the card with a polite nod, thinking it’s cool we share an interest, but I forget their name by the time I sit down.”· C. “I thank them, comment on our shared love of sci-fi, and carefully store the card in my wallet with every intention to follow up.”· D. “I thank them with a quip about The Matrix, promise to follow up, and make a mental note to connect on LinkedIn later.”

5. A group is passionately debating the best superhero of all time, and you’re itching to join the conversation. What do you do? *· A. “I confidently approach, declare my undying loyalty to Batman, and back it up with an insightful argument that wins the group over.”· B. “I hover near the group, nodding enthusiastically whenever someone mentions Wonder Woman, but never quite muster the courage to speak.”· C. “I steer clear of the group entirely, deciding that arguing over superheroes is best done on Reddit from the safety of my couch.”· D. “I wait for an opening, then casually share my thoughts on why Spider-Man is underrated, subtly introducing myself in the process.”

Name *

Geography

Job Title *

Time In Role *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Am I a Networking Ninja or a Conference Catastrophe?

Sitemap

Important Pages