I HATE NETWORKING is a surprisingly fun event designed to encourage creative people to get to know each other, while also acknowledging the horror that is networking, and sharing a few tips at the same time.
Networking is a vital skill if you work in the creative industries, but many practitioners also consider it to be the stuff of nightmares. Awkward suits all trying to out-do each other in the bragging department? NO THANK YOU!
I HATE NETWORKING is an event that combines the educational elements of learning how to network with an opportunity to practice the skills in a safe and friendly environment, all the while embracing the discomfort of the whole process and having a laugh.
Tips that will be shared include:
- Mastering the art of the introduction
- Overcoming shyness, awkwardness and the urge to run away
- Dealing with difficult people
- Getting the follow-up right
- Choosing the best networking events
- Running your own show
Our creative industry specialist advisors will be on hand to help facilitate introductions and share their knowledge and experiences. WE KNOW YOU'LL HATE IT, but we guarantee a fun and interesting night regardless. Come for the food, stay to learn something and make some new connections!
Who should attend?
Come along if you're a creative practitioner, in businesses of any size. You could be a freelancer, a soloist or from a larger organisations looking to expand your networks. You should also attend if you hate networking, but you know it's a skill you need to learn.