Going to my first big networking event since retiring from the Navy last month. Any tips?

PO1 Derek Agnew — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:53:35 -0400

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Apr 17 at 2018 9:54 AM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:54:47 -0400

Be yourself, don't try to impress.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2018 10:16 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 10:16:36 -0400

Make yourself business cards and hand them out. Start building up your Rolodex or contact list.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2018 11:25 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:25:20 -0400

Definitely have cards. I recommend setting up a LinkedIn account (if you haven't already) so that you can connect with those you meet and maintain contact. If there's a way to obtain a list of attendees and screen those representing those industries/companies your most interested in...get it.

Best wishes and good luck PO1!

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Apr 17 at 2018 2:41 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:41:13 -0400

Look for headhunters that specialize in military recruitment. That was how my second career began.

Response by Cpl Mark A. Morris made Apr 17 at 2018 3:08 PM

Cpl Mark A. Morris — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:08:13 -0400

Greetings PO1,
Logistics is very important. Plus, your have experience in administration. I suspect, you will do well.
When you meet people related to companies you want to work for take their card. You can reach out to them on Linkedin perhaps. With your background, you might get hired on the spot. Tell them you need to talk to your wife. Otherwise, you might not get a great package deal that some of the larger companies will have if you are patient.
I am confident, your resume is already squared away.
Best of luck to you and I am on Linkedin. Please reach out to me.
Regards,
Mark

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Apr 17 at 2018 4:14 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:14:45 -0400

Try not to sound too military.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 17 at 2018 4:26 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:26:06 -0400

Take your resume with you.