You have decided to attend an upcoming professional conference hosted by the National Business Venture Association in Orlando, Florida. In addition to attending seminars, listening to guest speakers, and exploring vendors, the conference includes a live networking event so attendees can have the opportunity to meet, develop business connections, and discuss career possibilities. To prepare for the event, you decide to review the Businessweek B-School Connection Secrets of the Young and Professional videos and Your Strategy articles. With your resume and business cards in hand, you enter the grand ballroom ready to network with the conference participants.

Using Bloomberg Businessweek B-School Connection, research Secrets of the Young and Professional videos or Your Strategy articles, and conduct a networking roleplay with your fellow students. Your initial post should include the that include the following items:

An introductory statement including a salutation and a description of your role and company.

A description of your reasons for attending the conference and what you hope to learn.

A description of your professional goals and what you are doing to achieve them.

At least 3 questions that you would like to ask of fellow conference attendees.