Sip, Smile, Repeat: How to Crush It at Young Professional Networking Events

Crush It at YP Events

Today’s young professionals (YPs) are part of the “Social Generation.” They are more connected than any other society before them through social media and the Internet.

But no digital interaction can match the importance of meeting people “in real life.” And one place where a promising YP will likely do this at a networking event.

If the thought of attending a happy hour with a bunch of strangers in the name of “professional development” confuses or annoys you, read on. This book will change the way you think about YP events. You will learn how to:


Find the right YP event
Ease into the event
Use observations in making conversation
Mingle and become a social butterfly
Effortlessly end a conversation
Turn your acquaintances into connections
Evaluate the event and proceed


About the Author

George Mount is heavily involved in the Young Professionals scene of Cleveland, Ohio. He is a member of The Circle: Cleveland Orchestra Young Professionals, Column & Stripe: Young Professionals of the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club, and others.

Email him at george@georgejmount.com