The key to introducing yourself is to position yourself in a way that will help you get the most out of a conversation. Whether this is in a networking conversation or in an interview, your introduction is your opportunity to be memorable.

Last week I discussed steps 1-3 of the 5 steps to communicating your “one big thing”. When you’re talking to employers, recruiters or anyone you’re networking with, these 5 steps will help you actively communicate the benefits you will bring to a company from hiring you.

When having networking conversations, informational interviews, phone interviews and face-to-face interviews, you are given a chance to do some personal marketing. During your personal marketing communication, you have the opportunity to pitch your “One Big Thing.”

Before we get into today's lesson, I'd like to invite you to this month's Six Figure Network event TONIGHT at 6pm. This networking event is specifically designed to pair six figure job seekers with employers who are looking to build relationships with top talent in the KC area in a relaxed setting.

Networking is one of the most effective ways of finding a high-paying position in this job market, but networking the right way relative to job seeking goes well beyond giving your friends a copy of your resume, or asking them if they know of anyone who is hiring.

Well, our inaugural Six Figure Network - Kansas City event was a huge hit last night, and I want to thank everyone for coming out to Lee's Summit for our job seeking networking evening. I especially want to thank those of you who drove from Olathe and Leawood, as well as from KC North, just to take part in the festivities. We had a great turnout, and every single person there was a top notch Rock Star.