Following Up

Describe one new person that you met at Networking Night.

• What was their name?

• Did you learn anything about their career or profession?

• What made them stand out?

• What went well for you?

• Did anything feel awkward or were there times when you felt like you needed help?

• What would you like to improve next year or the next time you have a Networking opportunity?

• What should you keep doing the next time you meet a professional?

• BONUS: If you've attended Networking Night before, what was different about this one? Were there ways that it was better? Worse?

When writing a follow up email, you should include the following elements:

1. How you met -- refreshes their memory

2. A takeaway from your conversation - Shows you were listening

3. Your ask -- keeps the ball moving

Sample Email:

Subject Line: Great to meet you at {{event}}

Hi {{First Name}},

It was nice to meet you at {{Event}}. I loved learning more about {{Something Discussed}}. I'm really interested in {{field or why you're interested in connecting with them}}, and I'd love to hear from you if you can assist me {{with this goal}}.

I look forward to keeping in touch!

Best,

{{Your Name}}

Draft a "Nice to Meet You" email to a professional that they met at a Networking Night.

• Send the email directly to Veronica -- veronica@nextgenatl.org

• She will pass it on to the professional, copying the student so that they can get a response.

• Please include the professional's name.