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title: The Best Networking Advice We've Learned (so far)!
description: Want to network more effectively? Discover practical tips to make meaningful connections, build relationships, and leave a lasting impression at your next event.
image: https://training.blog.clackamas.edu/hubfs/Networking%20edit.jpg
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- [About Us](https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us) 
    - [Leadership](https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us/leadership)
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- [Academics](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics) 
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    - [Courses + Registration](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/courses-registration) 
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          - [Schedule of Classes](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/courses-registration/schedule-of-classes)
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          - [Register for Classes](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/courses-registration/register-for-classes)
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                  - [Career Technical Programs](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/degrees-and-certificates/career-technical-programs)
                  - [Transfer Degrees](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/degrees-and-certificates/transfer-degrees) 
                            - [Articulation Agreements](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/degrees-and-certificates/transfer-degrees/articulation-agreements)
                            - [Degree Partnerships](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/degrees-and-certificates/transfer-degrees/degree-partnerships)
                  - [Other Credit Options](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/degrees-and-certificates/other-credit-options)
          - [GED & Adult Programs](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/ged-adult-programs) 
                  - [Life and Career Options Program](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/ged-adult-programs/life-and-career-options-program)
                  - [First-Year Experience](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/ged-adult-programs/first-year-experience)
          - [Community Education](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/community-education) 
                  - [Seasoned Adult Enrichment Program](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/community-education/seasoned-adult-enrichment-program)
                  - [Driver's Education](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/community-education/driver's-education)
                  - [Suggest a Community Ed Class](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/community-education/suggest-a-community-ed-class)
                  - [Become a Community Ed Instructor](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/community-education/become-a-community-ed-instructor)
          - [High School Connections](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/high-school-connections) 
                  - [High School Registration](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/high-school-connections/high-school-registration)
                  - [High School Connections Programs](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/high-school-connections/high-school-connections-programs)
                  - [High School Partners](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/high-school-connections/high-school-partners)
                  - [Instructors](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/high-school-connections/instructors)
                  - [Summer Programs](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-offerings/high-school-connections/summer-programs)
    - [Academic Calendar](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics)
    - [Skills Development + Training](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/skills-development-training) 
          - [Connections with Business and Industry (CBI)](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/skills-development-training/connections-with-business-and-industry-(cbi)) 
                  - [Customized Training](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/skills-development-training/connections-with-business-and-industry-(cbi)/customized-training)
                  - [Small Business Development Center](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/skills-development-training/connections-with-business-and-industry-(cbi)/small-business-development-center)
                  - [Workforce Services](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/skills-development-training/connections-with-business-and-industry-(cbi)/workforce-services)
                  - [TechHire](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/skills-development-training/connections-with-business-and-industry-(cbi)/techhire)
          - [Workshops](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/skills-development-training/workshops)
          - [CTE Licensure Courses](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/skills-development-training/cte-licensure-courses)
    - [Academic Support](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-support) 
          - [English for Speakers of Other Languages](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-support/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages)
          - [Graduation](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-support/graduation-services)
          - [Tutoring Services](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-support/tutoring-services)
          - [Academic Advising and Education Planning](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-support/academic-advising-and-education-planning)
          - [Transcripts and Duplicate Diplomas](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-support/transcripts-and-duplicate-diplomas)
          - [STEM Center](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-support/stem-center)
    - [Testing and Placement Services](https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/testing-and-placement-services)
- [Admissions & Financial Aid](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid) 
    - [Plan a Visit](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/plan-a-visit)
    - [Getting Started](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/getting-started) 
          - [Información en Español](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/getting-started/informacion-en-espanol)
          - [Transferring to CCC](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/getting-started/transferring-to-ccc)
          - [International Students](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/getting-started/international-students)
          - [Undocumented and DACA Students](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/getting-started/undocumented-daca)
          - [Students Under 18 Years of Age](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/getting-started/students-under-18-years-of-age)
          - [I'm Registered! Whats Next?](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/getting-started/i'm-registered!-what-s-next)
    - [Apply Now](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/apply-now)
    - [Tuition + Fees](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/tuition-fees) 
          - [Payment Options](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/tuition-fees/payment-options)
          - [Refunds](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/tuition-fees/refunds)
          - [Educational Tax Credits (1098-T)](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/tuition-fees/educational-tax-credits-(1098-t))
          - [Student Billing Policies](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/tuition-fees/student-billing-policies)
    - [Financial Aid + Scholarships](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships) 
          - [Scholarships](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships)
          - [Grants, Loans + Work Study](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/grants-loans-and-work-study-financial-aid-options)
          - [Associated Student Government Grants](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/associated-student-government-grants)
          - [Financial Aid Resource Lab](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/financial-aid-resource-lab)
          - [Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/financial-aid-satisfactory-academic-progress-standards)
          - [Financial Aid Forms](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/financial-aid-forms)
          - [Financial Aid Rights, Responsibilities and Resources](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/financial-aid-rights-and-responsibilities)
          - [CARES Act](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/cares-act)
          - [Emergency Funding Resources](https://www.clackamas.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/emergency-funding-resources)
- [Campus Life](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life) 
    - [Events](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/events)
    - [Campuses, Buildings + Hours](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/campuses-buildings-hours)
    - [Athletics](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics) 
          - [Sports](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports) 
                  - [Men's Basketball](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/mens-basketball) 
                            - [History](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/mens-basketball/history)
                            - [Roster](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/mens-basketball/roster)
                            - [Schedule and Results](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/mens-basketball/schedule-and-results)
                            - [Statistics](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/mens-basketball/statistics)
                  - [Women's Basketball](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/womens-basketball) 
                            - [History](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/womens-basketball/history)
                            - [Roster](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/womens-basketball/roster)
                            - [Schedule and Results](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/womens-basketball/schedule-and-results)
                            - [Statistics](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/womens-basketball/statistics)
                  - [Women's Soccer](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/soccer) 
                            - [History](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/soccer/history)
                            - [Roster](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/soccer/roster)
                            - [Schedule and Results](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/soccer/schedule-and-results)
                            - [Statistics](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/soccer/statistics)
                  - [Softball](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/softball) 
                            - [History](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/softball/history)
                            - [Roster](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/softball/roster)
                            - [Schedule and Results](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/softball/schedule-and-results)
                            - [Statistics](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/softball/statistics)
                  - [Baseball](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/baseball) 
                            - [History](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/baseball/history)
                            - [Roster](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/baseball/roster)
                            - [Schedule and Results](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/baseball/schedule-and-results)
                            - [Statistics](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/baseball/statistics)
                  - [Cross Country](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/cross-country) 
                            - [History](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/cross-country/history)
                            - [Roster](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/cross-country/roster)
                            - [Schedule and Results](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/cross-country/schedule-and-results)
                            - [Statistics](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/cross-country/statistics)
                  - [Track and Field](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/track-and-field) 
                            - [History](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/track-and-field/history)
                            - [Roster](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/track-and-field/roster)
                            - [Schedule and Results](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/track-and-field/schedule-and-results)
                            - [Statistics](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/track-and-field/statistics)
                  - [Volleyball](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/volleyball) 
                            - [History](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/volleyball/history)
                            - [Roster](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/volleyball/roster)
                            - [Schedule and Results](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/volleyball/schedule-and-results)
                            - [Statistics](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/volleyball/statistics)
                  - [Wrestling](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/wrestling) 
                            - [History](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/wrestling/history)
                            - [Roster](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/wrestling/roster)
                            - [Schedule and Results](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/wrestling/schedule-and-results)
                            - [Statistics](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/sports/wrestling/statistics)
          - [Inside Athletics](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/inside-athletics) 
                  - [Athletics Calendar](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/inside-athletics/athletics-calendar)
                  - [Staff Directory](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/inside-athletics/staff-directory)
                  - [Athlete Eligibility Forms](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/inside-athletics/athlete-eligibility-forms)
                  - [Photo Zone](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/inside-athletics/photo-zone)
                  - [Athletic Hall of Fame](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/inside-athletics/athletic-hall-of-fame)
          - [Special Events](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/special-events)
          - [Recruits](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/recruits)
          - [Youth Camps + Clinics](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/youth-camps-clinics) 
                  - [Youth Volleyball](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/youth-camps-clinics/youth-volleyball)
                  - [Youth Soccer](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/youth-camps-clinics/youth-soccer)
                  - [Youth Softball](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/youth-camps-clinics/youth-softball)
                  - [Youth Wrestling](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/athletics/youth-camps-clinics/youth-wrestling)
    - [Arts + Performance](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/arts-performance) 
          - [Theater Performances](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/arts-performance/theater-performances)
          - [Art Shows](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/arts-performance/alexander-gallery-at-ccc)
          - [Music Events](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/arts-performance/music-events)
          - [Music Festivals](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/arts-performance/music-festivals)
          - [Music Summer Camps](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/arts-performance/music-summer-camps)
    - [Transportation](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/transportation)
    - [College Safety](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/college-safety)
    - [Student Services](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-services) 
          - [Cougar Connect](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-services/cougarconnect)
          - [Textbook Rental and Exchange](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-services/textbook-rental-and-exchange)
          - [College Success and Career Workshops](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-services/college-success-and-career-workshops)
          - [Veterans' Services](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-services/vet-center)
          - [Disability Resource Center](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-services/disability-resource-center) 
                  - [Accessibility](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-services/disability-resource-center/accessibility)
          - [Counseling](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-services/counseling)
          - [Child Care](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-services/child-care)
          - [SNAP Training + Employment Program (STEP)](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-services/snap-training-employment-program-(step))
    - [Student Involvement](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-involvement) 
          - [Student Government](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-involvement/student-government)
          - [Join a Club at Clackamas](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-involvement/join-a-club-at-clackamas)
          - [Multicultural Center](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-involvement/multicultural-center)
          - [Peer Program](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-involvement/peer-program)
          - [Cougar Connector](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-involvement/cougar-connector)
    - [Career Center](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/career-center) 
          - [Career Fairs](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/career-center/career-fairs)
          - [Cooperative Work Experience](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/career-center/cooperative-work-experience)
          - [Service Learning](https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/career-center/service-learning)
- [About Us](https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us) 
    - [Leadership](https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us/leadership) 
          - [CCC Board of Education](https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us/leadership/clackamas-community-college-board-of-education)
          - [Budget](https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us/leadership/budget)
          - [President's Blog](https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us/leadership/presidents-blog)
          - [Board of Education Documents](https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us/leadership/board-of-education-documents)
    - [Vision + Initiatives](https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us/vision-initatives) 
          - [CCC Purpose, Mission, Core Themes and Code of Ethics](https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us/vision-initatives/ccc-purpose-mission-core-themes-and-code-of-ethics)
          - [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion](https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us/vision-initatives/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)
          - [Guided Pathways](https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us/vision-initatives/guided-pathways)
          - [Highlights and Rankings](https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us/vision-initatives/highlights-and-rankings)
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# The Best Networking Advice We've Learned (so far)!

[Jenelle Clinton](https://training.blog.clackamas.edu/author/jenelle-clinton)

 1/23/25, 2:26 PM

In the Customized Training department, here at Clackamas Community College we are fortunate to be able to get out into the community and meet with business leaders who are working hard to grow their organizations and make an impact. Along the way, we've gained valuable insights and discovered strategies to elevate our networking game. Now we want to share some of them with you.

**Set Goals** - Define what you want to achieve, whether it’s meeting a specific person, learning about an industry trend, or expanding your connections. Even if you don’t know who will be in attendance, you can be thinking about the type of person or business where a connection would make sense. Also, pay attention and make a mental note during group introductions about who you want to approach.

**Arrive Early** - Being one of the first attendees allows you to have more meaningful conversations before the room gets crowded and loud. Grab a drink, find a good spot where you can see people entering, make eye contact and say hello.

**Perfect Your Elevator Pitch** - Have a concise, engaging way to introduce yourself and your work. The key points to make are, who you are, what you do and why it matters. You should also make it natural and adaptable to different conversations. Sometimes it will make sense to add a call to action, suggesting a meeting or connecting on LinkedIn. But be careful not to push for the quick “sale”. Building a lasting relationship will benefit you more in the long run.

**Be a Good Listener** - Networking isn’t just about talking; it’s about building relationships. Ask questions, show interest, and let others share about themselves. It no surprise to anyone that people like talking about themselves and feeling like what they do and what they have to say matters. Plan ahead with some good ways to start a conversation that aren’t just “where do you work?”. Ask them if they go to a lot of networking events. If they do, ask them which ones they think are the best and why. You might learn about an event you would like to attend. When the event is over, jot down a few details about people you meet (on the back of their business card or in your phone) to personalize your follow-up.

**Use Social Media to Enhance Connections** – Engage with attendees after the event on LinkedIn or other relevant platforms. Commenting on posts or sharing insights can strengthen relationships. Send an email, especially if you have information to share with them that they were interested in during your conversation.

Our final piece of advice is for those who might be reluctant to go to networking events. Go! That's it. Just go. It gets easier every time you do it, and you may actually find yourself looking forward to it.

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