Determining your networking profile: self-assesment exercise

Take part in our short networking style quiz. Answer the 37 questions to find out.

Score yourself on a scale of 1 – 4 in terms of how much you agree with each statement and how it applies to you.

1 = Not at all
2= Somewhat
3= Pretty much
4= Absolutely

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1. I know the values and principles that are important in my life and my business:
2. I can list five major achievements of which I am proud:
3. I am clear about my expertise and the resources I can provide others:
4. I know my own power as a networker
5. I have a list of long- and short-term goals that I review regularly
6. I introduce myself in a clear, concise and personable way that generates interest:
7. I am at ease in groups and use conversation generators effectively:
8. I reintroduce myself to people rather than waiting for them to remember me:
9. I focus on people as they are introduced so that I can remember them:
10. I am comfortable playing host at networking events:
11. I am comfortable promoting and creating visibility for myself and my business:
12. I always keep plenty of business cards handy for each networking opportunity:
13. I make notations on business cards I receive as memory joggers and follow-up:
14. I receive and give acknowledgements daily:
15. I nurture my network with calls, notes, referrals and resources in a timely and appropriate manner:
16. I have personalized stationery or notepaper:
17. My business card file is organised and up-to-date:
18. I use an effective time management system:
19. My daily action list is completed each day with items transferred or checked off:
20. I do what is in front of me rather than creating more items on my action list
21. I return phone calls and emails within 24 hours:
22. I say no to events, activities, and meetings that drain my time, energy and focus:
23. I prepare for networking events in order to maximize the opportunity:
24. I ask for and use the support of others:
25. I find opportunities to ask "Who do you know who…..?
26. I follow up promptly on leads and referrals:
27. I regularly give referrals to and make requests of my network:
28. I trust and follow my intuition:
29. I am committed to the success of the people in my network:
30. I am known for the high level of service I provide:
31. I am an active and perceptive listener:
32. I operate with integrity and professionalism in all my interactions and endeavors:
33. I approach each contact and opportunity with an open mind:
34. I am known as a powerful networker with an established and resourceful network:
35. I use networking to benefit myself and others personally as well as professionally:
36. I see the world as one big network:
37. Networking is a way of life for me:

Scores:

130 – 148 You are a powerful and confident networker. A role model for others.
100 – 129 You are an effective networker and have potential to be a powerful one.
75 – 99 You are a resourceful networker and are gaining skills.
55 – 74 You tend to be rather shy and this will impact networking opportunities
Below 55 You are definitely the Lone Ranger!

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