10 Networking Skills You Need to Know, from this Saint Joseph’s Professor
Marc Kramer, author and executive in residence at Saint Joseph’s Haub School of Business, recently wrote an article for BizJournals.com called, “Ten Steps to Better Networking.” Kramer’s article offered important tips for building valuable relationships and alliances in any situation. Some of the advice was more intuitive, for example, the first tip was, “Look professional and well groomed.” However, suggesting that networkers wear a unique article of clothing that could be a conversation piece was less standard. Kramer cited his own “conversation-starter ties” as an example of this sort of business posturing.
Kramer also recommended that networkers never begin a conversation by talking about themselves.
“Always introduce yourself and then ask the person for their name and what they do,” Kramer said. “Most everyone is comfortable talking about themselves.” Meeting as many people as possible was of paramount importance to Kramer, who said that at networking functions, he tries to get at least 10 business cards per hour. Having so many people’s cards can get confusing later, which is why Kramer advised readers to jot some notes down on each person’s business card right away. Kramer’s final tip was to write to each person within 24-48 hours of meeting them.
Haub Professor Marc Kramer
“Send a short email that tells them that your were please to meet them, where you met and ask the person how you can help them.,” Kramers said of writing follow-up emails, adding, “Don’t ask for anything.”
Kramer’s background as a businessman and entrepreneur made him an ideal person to offer advice on networking. He pioneered the original investor angel network (the Private Investors Forum, formerly the Pennsylvania Private Investors Group), as well as a variety of other organizations, such as the Eastern Technology Council and Kramer Communications. In addition to his entrepreneurial work and current position at Haub School of Business, Kramer has authored six books, instructed at the Wharton School, and contributed articles popular publications like Forbes.
Message from the Dean: Joseph A. DiAngelo, Haub School of Business
Thank you for your interest in the MBA Program at the Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University.
As Dean of the Haub School of Business for over ten years, I am pleased to share something well known to many in the Haub community that recently received external validation. The salary-tracking website PayScale reported that the Haub School ranks No. 5 in the nation for return on investment among business schools.
But numbers only tell part of the story. As students call for more convenient, accessible and relevant educational options, business schools around the globe are challenged to respond with innovation. At the Haub School of Business, we work hard to monitor industry trends and create academic programs that will lead students to jobs in growing fields. The value of the Haub education is built on dedicated students, devoted faculty and staff, an industry-focused curriculum, and a strong network of alumni support.
With so much good news to share, the Haub School introduced a new expression to capture the breadth of programs and recognitions – Haub has it. Haub has it:
- AACSB accreditation in business & accounting, placing the Haub School among the top 5% of business programs in the world
- Largest portfolio of part-time graduate programs in Philadelphia
- Faculty engaged in cutting-edge research
- Courses offered on campus, online, or both
- Consistently top-ranked MBA and EMBA
- Top ranked online MBA by BusinessMBA.org
With a degree from Saint Joseph’s University, you will unlock your potential and continue along your path to success. As a Haub School of Business student, you will also have lifetime access to our career center which will connect you with over 60,000 Hawks across the globe and across industry lines.
We look forward to receiving your application materials. If you have any questions, you may contact the MBA Admissions Manager, Kate Sonstein, at kate.sonstein@sju.edu or 610-660-1690.
Regards,
Joseph A. DiAngelo, Jr., Ed.D. ‘70
Dean, Haub School of Business
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