PERFECT PHRASES FOR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

　　Put these words to work for you Learn the gift of gab and getcloser to your dream job This latest addition to the bestsellingPerfect Phrases series is a must-read for anyone who dreadsnetworking or who has ever fumbled or frozen during important andpossibly career-changing conversations. "Perfect Phrases forProfessional Networking" arms readers with foolproof and versatilephrases that help them take advantage of virtually any professionalnetworking opportunity. KNOW WHAT TO SAY IN ANY SITUATION Fromcocktail parties to industry conferences, association meetings, andeven unexpected run-ins on the street, this book has all the toolsyou need to feel comfortable striking up a conversation, steeringit in the right direction, and following up effectively. Whetheryou're looking for a promotion, considering a career change, orjust hoping to update that rolodex for a rainy day, this handyresource has you covered--including new-media tactics such ase-mail etiquette, rules for social networking, and the proper wayto leave a blog comment. Author Susan Benjamin shows you how to:Break the ice Use personal connections to create a conversationSteer the conversation toward leads Ask for an invitation to anexclusive gathering Get through to someone who's putting you offGet new leads from an old contact Perfect your elevator pitch Senda cold e-mail that gets a response Make the most of onlinenetworking functions No matter how tough networking is for you, thePerfect Phrases format makes it simple for you to start buildingconnections today.