Quiz

How Good a Networker Are You?

How good a networker are you? Find out with this Reach Networking Quiz.

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Do you take an active role in at least one professional or philanthropic organization?
answer	Yes No
Do you burn bridges when you leave jobs or assignments and never look back?
answer	Usually Never
Do you attend functions where you know you will meet people that you need to know?
answer	Yes No
How many people do you typically meet at networking functions?
answer	a few lots
Before going to a networking event, do you
answer	stress out identify your objectives for the event
Can you state what you do, for whom you do it and how you are different from your peers or competitors in 1 minute?
answer	Yes No
When you find a contact that would be perfect for a friend or colleague, do you
answer	connect them instantly forget about it
Do you know how to end conversations comfortably and when to end them?
answer	Yes No
When attending events, do you bring
answer	business cards/marketing materials just your smile
At social and business events, do you
answer	recognize faces but forget names remember clearly the people you have met before
When people ask you about what you do for work, do you tell them
answer	what you do and how you do it your job title
Are you clear to others about who your ideal contacts would be?
answer	Yes No
Do you return voicemails and e-mails from network contacts?
answer	Not if I am busy Usually
Do you belong to a virtual network like Linkedin or Ryze?
answer	Yes No
Do you feel comfortable calling people who were referred to you by someone you know?
answer	Yes Not usually
After meeting someone new do you
answer	hope to see them again follow up with a mail or phone call
Do you find clever ways to re-connect or and stay in touch with contacts?
answer	Yes No
When you receive new contact information do you
answer	put it in the contact pile enter it into a contact system
When following up do you
answer	provide something of value ask for help
Do you send thank you cards for business referrals for or career opportunities?
answer	Yes No
Do you talk to members of your professional network
answer	a couple of times a month daily
Do you have an e-mail list of your professional contacts so that you can easily send them mass e-mail?
answer	Yes No
Do you send birthday greetings or e-greetings cards to members of your professional network?
answer	Yes No
Do you connect members of your network for their mutual benefit?
answer	Not often All the time