Who says that networking can’t be fun? After all, business is a game.

Download this document containing a free word search game. See if you can find these qualities in your business networking strategy – Word Search_Networking Strategies

Test your business networking know-how

Can you find these qualities in your business networking strategy?

Motivation                  MR ABE                   Follow up
Connections               Memorable             SendOutCards
Ripple Effect              Relatable                 Link
Conversations          Authentic                 Influence
Relationship              Believable                Rapport
Ask for help               Engaging                  Nature
Helping others         Strangers                  Go (find it 3 times)

This makes a great ice-breaker exercise

Use this word search game as an ice-breaker at your next business meeting or conference to re-engage people who have been sitting and listening for a long time. It’s takes less than 5 minutes to complete this conference.

Play music that spurs on that competitive spirit. When the music stops, they must put their pens down. The person with the most correct words found in the word search puzzle wins a prize. (suggested prize – a $5 gift certificate to Dunkin’ Brands or Starbucks, a bar of gourmet dark chocolate or a copy of the book Networking Ahead for Business)

Attention Job Seekers

Are you bored with the traditional resume? Have you lost sight of your stand out qualities and distinguishing marketable skills?

Why not have a little fun in your job search by spending some creative time converting your traditional resume into a word search format? It  may or may not be appropriate to use it in an official job interview/job search process, however, the exercise will definitely refresh and motivate you!

• Turn your Resume or CV into a Creative Word Search Format