Networking Skills

noun a gripping and shaking of right hands by two individuals, as to symbolize greeting, congratulation, agreement, or farewell

• The two business partners sealed the deal with a firm handshake.
• Let's make a bet, loser buys dinner and we seal it with a handshake.
• I knew we were going to be friends when he gave me a solid handshake.
• The agreement was merely a handshake, with no legal documents involved.

noun a feeling of discomfort or lack of confidence in social situations

• Her shyness often prevents her from speaking up in large group settings.
• Don't worry about your shyness, we all get nervous sometimes.
• His shyness around girls is so obvious, it's kind of cute.
• The garden's shyness in the shadow of the towering skyscrapers made it feel like a hidden oasis.

noun A concise and persuasive speech or presentation that outlines a product, service, or idea in a short amount of time, typically delivered in the time it takes to ride an elevator.

• During the job interview, candidates are often asked to present their elevator pitch.
• Hey, do you have your elevator pitch ready for the networking event?
• I gotta work on my elevator pitch before the meeting tomorrow.
• She delivered her elevator pitch flawlessly, capturing the attention of everyone in the room.