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Lab Assignment ‘n Activity                   #Experiential Learning



                    State True or False
                    1.  The process of working together in a group is teamwork.                    __________________

                    2.  It is not necessary to wash our clothes.                                   __________________
                    3.  Interests must always match our abilities.                                 __________________
                    4.  It is important to know who you are because only then you can measure your
                       strengths and weaknesses.                                                   __________________

                    5.  Good health helps to lead a better life.                                   __________________




                   2.6 NETWORKING SKILLS
                 Networking means getting to know people, staying in touch over time and using knowledge or skills to help each other.
                 The networking skills include two very important skills:

                 a.  Listen in good faith and
                 b.  Ask thoughtful questions
                 Listening carefully shows that you respect what others are saying. When you ask a thoughtful question, you show that
                 you are interested in the opinions of others and you are building trust in your relationship. Both parties must gain to
                 maintain a good relationship (individual or business).
                 Advantages of Networking

                 Following are the advantages of networking:

                    • Networking helps you find trusted friends.
                    • Sharing your expertise and skills can help a friend or neighbour to prepare for an interview.
                    • Networking makes it easy to seek help during difficult times. For example, you can ask a friend to help you complete
                   a school project or accompany you to the hospital for a medical test.
                    • Networking helps notify and be notified of new opportunities. For example, you can ask your neighbours/parents’
                   friends to help you find a part-time summer job at their workplace.

                 How to Develop Networking Skills

                 Use the CONECT model to improve your networking skills. The six steps of the CONECT model are as follows:

                         CONVERSE:                              OPEN UP:                             NETWORK SMARTLY
                   Maintain a pleasing appearance.   Demonstrate interest in getting to know them. Inquire about   Discuss shared experiences. Examples
                     Smile and have a confident             their leisure activities.          of shared interests include cuisine and
                   approach towards others. Begin   Listen intently and continue the conversation. If someone   hobbies. Share your experience with
                  with a question. For example, how is   mentions needing help organizing a party, offer to share the   others. For example, you can discuss
                     the weather in your city?     contact information of a known person with them.  your recent vacation.




                                               TELL:                  COMMUNICATE REGULARLY:
                                       Share information on events or   Stay in touch. Maintain constant   ENGAGE
                                       activities you are aware of like a   communication with your group of   Do not hesitate to share useful
                                             local fun fair.                people.                      information.
                                                                       Invite them to parties and
                                                                          get-togethers.

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