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<p>
But experts say a summer outing can lead to prime networking opportunities unlikely to occur in the office.<br />
</p>
<p>
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<p>
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<p>
<strong>Attitude</strong></p>
<p>
It is important to broadcast enthusiasm and positivity while still “being yourself,” says Hallie Crawford, owner of career-consulting firm Create Your Career Path in Atlanta. Colleagues, including your boss, are watching, she says, and your behavior will make an impression—positive or negative—that could affect your reputation.</p>
<p>
When it comes to sports or games, get off the sidelines, says Tom Gimbel, CEO and founder of LaSalle Network, a recruiting, staffing and human-resource consulting firm in Chicago. (If you’re not able to participate, cheer, offer to take photos or hand out food.)</p>
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<p>
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<p>
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</p>
<p>
<strong>Attitude</strong></p>
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<p>
When it comes to sports or games, get off the sidelines, says Tom Gimbel, CEO and founder of LaSalle Network, a recruiting, staffing and human-resource consulting firm in Chicago. (If you’re not able to participate, cheer, offer to take photos or hand out food.)</p>
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Dreading your annual company picnic? You’re not alone. For many, the prospect of making small talk with colleagues on a scorching weekend is far from appealing, and rife with potentially uncomfortable encounters.
But experts say a summer outing can lead to prime networking opportunities unlikely to occur in the office.
Here are some survival tips:
Attitude
It is important to broadcast enthusiasm and positivity while still “being yourself,” says Hallie Crawford, owner of career-consulting firm Create Your Career Path in Atlanta. Colleagues, including your boss, are watching, she says, and your behavior will make an impression—positive or negative—that could affect your reputation.
When it comes to sports or games, get off the sidelines, says Tom Gimbel, CEO and founder of LaSalle Network, a recruiting, staffing and human-resource consulting firm in Chicago. (If you’re not able to participate, cheer, offer to take photos or hand out food.)
Alcohol
If others are drinking, feel free to partake, says Dan Schawbel, author of “Promote Yourself: The New Rules For Career Success.” If you’re unsure of how much consumption is appropriate, keep it to one drink, Schawbel says.
Attire
Take your dress-code cues from the venue (is it a picnic in the park? a gathering at a co-worker’s home?), as well as from your general office culture, Schawbel says. In most cases, keep it casual, but err on the conservative side, Crawford says. If you’re new to the firm, ask a colleague what to wear, Gimbel says.
Guests
If the event allows for a plus-one, reserve the invitation for your spouse, or a significant other you’ve been dating for at least three to six months, Gimbel says. Give your partner a crash course on who’s who in your workplace before you arrive, and a heads-up before you introduce him or her to your boss, Crawford says. If it is a family event and you have young children, set a time limit, Crawford suggests. If your children can only behave for an hour, only stay for an hour.
Networking
Use the outing as an opportunity to get to know someone from another department, Gimbel says. Strike up a casual conversation with an eye toward forming a connection you could potentially tap down the line.
The Exit
Before you make your escape, don’t forget to thank the hosts or organizers, experts say. (blogs.wsj.com/atwork)
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<strong>Attitude</strong></p>
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<strong>Attitude</strong></p>
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<strong>Networking</strong><br />
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<p>
But experts say a summer outing can lead to prime networking opportunities unlikely to occur in the office.<br />
</p>
<p>
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<p>
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<p>
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<p>
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<p>
But experts say a summer outing can lead to prime networking opportunities unlikely to occur in the office.<br />
</p>
<p>
Here are some survival tips:</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>
<strong>Attitude</strong></p>
<p>
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<p>
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<p>
But experts say a summer outing can lead to prime networking opportunities unlikely to occur in the office.<br />
</p>
<p>
Here are some survival tips:</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>
<strong>Attitude</strong></p>
<p>
It is important to broadcast enthusiasm and positivity while still “being yourself,” says Hallie Crawford, owner of career-consulting firm Create Your Career Path in Atlanta. Colleagues, including your boss, are watching, she says, and your behavior will make an impression—positive or negative—that could affect your reputation.</p>
<p>
When it comes to sports or games, get off the sidelines, says Tom Gimbel, CEO and founder of LaSalle Network, a recruiting, staffing and human-resource consulting firm in Chicago. (If you’re not able to participate, cheer, offer to take photos or hand out food.)</p>
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<strong>Networking</strong><br />
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'user_id' => '1',
'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00',
'modified' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00'
),
'User' => array(
'password' => '*****',
'id' => null,
'user_detail_id' => null,
'group_id' => null,
'username' => null,
'name' => null,
'email' => null,
'address' => null,
'gender' => null,
'access' => null,
'phone' => null,
'access_type' => null,
'activated' => null,
'sortorder' => null,
'published' => null,
'created' => null,
'last_login' => null,
'ip' => null
),
'ArticleComment' => array(),
'ArticleFeature' => array(),
'ArticleHasAuthor' => array(),
'ArticleHasTag' => array(),
'ArticleView' => array(
(int) 0 => array(
'article_id' => '1854',
'hit' => '195'
)
),
'Slider' => array()
)
$current_user = null
$logged_in = false
$xml = false
simplexml_load_file - [internal], line ??
include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224
View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418
include - APP/View/Articles/view.ctp, line 391
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
[main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
