Joined my firm at the beg of the year. Have a networking event (30-40) ppl in the office which it would be a good idea to go to, but I won't know anyone. Smallish office; how not be weird? 😔

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Try to get there early. A lot of people think it’s better to get there late, but by that point people have gotten together into groups and it’s harder to jump in. Better to be one of the first ones there and meet individuals as they walk in

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Great piece of advice right here

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It’s not weird to go to a networking event and start talking to people you don’t know (it’s actually the entire point). Many people feel uncomfortable in these situations. It’s only awkward if you make it awkward. Just go. You’ll get better at it.

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Guys not gonna lie its awk..but I'm hanging in there

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Walk up to the smallest group or find a pocket of one person alone- introduce yourself, your elevator pitch, ask them about themselves. They should naturally introduce you to other pockets of people in the room. Keep going around the room like this. You’re new, so will be up to you to let them know you are approachable and easy to work with. Good luck- you’ll do great!!

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It’s easier to be interested than interesting.

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It’s consulting, one third of people will be new to your firm

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And even those that aren’t new, may not know anyone locally

Not an introvert by any means but the prospect of walking into something where many folks already have established groups and I know no one is really daunting.

My favorite way to start a conversation is just say:” hi there, my name is...”. And continue the conversation by asking them what they do and their history at the firm. People LOVE talking about themselves and trust/relationship can easily be established that way.

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If it’s anything like my office, since nobody goes in to the office nobody else knows anyone either. That’s why they hold these events, so you can get to know people

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