1) Alex just started his first job as a new manager after he graduated from college. Alex relocated to a new city for this position and does not know many people at his employer or in the community. Which of the following actions would help Alex develop his professional network?
a) Using his lunches to meet and network with new people.
b) Reading the local newspaper to follow fashion trends.
c) Donating money to a local charity.
d) Going for a walk at a local park during lunch, in order to people watch.
2) A new manager that is effective at developing his professional network would be most likely to engage in which of the following behaviors?
a) Use lunch-time to meet new people in the organization or in the industry.
b) Obtain a second job in order to earn extra money.
c) Read the newspaper on weekends as a way to relax.
d) See a movie on a Sunday morning, in order to avoid a crowd.
3) Which of the following behaviors is not an example of effectively developing a professional network?
a)Enjoy meeting people and getting to know what they do for work.
b)Maintaining contact with people from previous organizations and school groups.
c)Avoid attending team retreats due to not being comfortable around people.
d)Regularly participating in professional training and development opportunities.