The Power of Connection - Networking Survey

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete our survey. Results will be published on the 24 Carrot Learning website and in a future print publication. You can win a $100 VISA gift card for completing this survey!

1. On average, how many networking events do you attend in a month?

On average, how many networking events do you attend in a month?

2. What are your main reasons for attending networking events?

What are your main reasons for attending networking events? New contacts for prospects/clients Building relationships	Social Personal Development	Find suppliers
Other (please specify)

3. Where do you go to find networking events?

Where do you go to find networking events? Email Invitations Local newspaper Kijiji, CraigsList etc.	Facebook Search the internet Ask friends or colleagues	Bulletin Boards
Other (please specify)

4. I believe there is value in networking

I believe there is value in networking with men and women together

with women's only groups

with men's only groups

5. How comfortable are you attending networking events?

How comfortable are you attending networking events? Extremely Comfortable

Really Comfortable

Somewhat Comfortable

I Don't Give it Much Thought

Really Uncomfortable

I'd Rather Not Go At All

6. Before attending a networking event, do you have a clear intention or goal of what you want to achieve at the event?

Before attending a networking event, do you have a clear intention or goal of what you want to achieve at the event? Always

Sometimes

Never

7. On average, how satisfied are you that you achieve your goals for attending networking events?

On average, how satisfied are you that you achieve your goals for attending networking events? Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

I didn't set any goals

8. If it were available, would you participate in a workshop or event that teaches you how to be a better networker?

If it were available, would you participate in a workshop or event that teaches you how to be a better networker? Yes

Not Sure

9. If attending a social mixer or reception for networking, do you prefer...

If attending a social mixer or reception for networking, do you prefer... An event where the networking activities are organized for you

Free-flowing networking - no set agenda or activities

No preference

10. Do you prefer...check all applicable answers

Do you prefer...check all applicable answers Networking Event only (e.g. Mixers, Receptions)

Networking that involves a sit-down meal

Networking that involves a speaker

Networking that involves making a charitable donation

11. What day(s) and times(s) of the week do you prefer to attend networking events? check all applicable answers

	Breakfast (before 9 am)	Morning (9 to noon)	Lunch (noon to 2 pm)	Afternoon (2 to 5 pm)	Early evening (5 to 7 pm)	Evening (7 pm onwards)
Sunday	What day(s) and times(s) of the week do you prefer to attend networking events? check all applicable answers* Sunday Breakfast (before 9 am)	Sunday Morning (9 to noon)	Sunday Lunch (noon to 2 pm)	Sunday Afternoon (2 to 5 pm)	Sunday Early evening (5 to 7 pm)	Sunday Evening (7 pm onwards)
Monday	Monday Breakfast (before 9 am)	Monday Morning (9 to noon)	Monday Lunch (noon to 2 pm)	Monday Afternoon (2 to 5 pm)	Monday Early evening (5 to 7 pm)	Monday Evening (7 pm onwards)
Tuesday	Tuesday Breakfast (before 9 am)	Tuesday Morning (9 to noon)	Tuesday Lunch (noon to 2 pm)	Tuesday Afternoon (2 to 5 pm)	Tuesday Early evening (5 to 7 pm)	Tuesday Evening (7 pm onwards)
Wednesday	Wednesday Breakfast (before 9 am)	Wednesday Morning (9 to noon)	Wednesday Lunch (noon to 2 pm)	Wednesday Afternoon (2 to 5 pm)	Wednesday Early evening (5 to 7 pm)	Wednesday Evening (7 pm onwards)
Thursday	Thursday Breakfast (before 9 am)	Thursday Morning (9 to noon)	Thursday Lunch (noon to 2 pm)	Thursday Afternoon (2 to 5 pm)	Thursday Early evening (5 to 7 pm)	Thursday Evening (7 pm onwards)
Friday	Friday Breakfast (before 9 am)	Friday Morning (9 to noon)	Friday Lunch (noon to 2 pm)	Friday Afternoon (2 to 5 pm)	Friday Early evening (5 to 7 pm)	Friday Evening (7 pm onwards)
Saturday	Saturday Breakfast (before 9 am)	Saturday Morning (9 to noon)	Saturday Lunch (noon to 2 pm)	Saturday Afternoon (2 to 5 pm)	Saturday Early evening (5 to 7 pm)	Saturday Evening (7 pm onwards)