ROAR Networking Survey - upon completion, you will be provided your point total, score summary and next steps.

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* 1. How comfortable and effective are you at starting conversations with new professional contacts at networking events or in professional settings?

I naturally initiate conversations, put others at ease, ask engaging questions, remember names and details

I can start conversations, when necessary, maintain good conversations, generally well-received

I struggle to approach new people, conversations feel forced, avoid initiating conversations

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* 2. After meeting new people, your next action is -

I ask for a coffee chat or follow-up meeting to get to know them

I connect via social media

I enjoy meeting them but leave witout any follow-up or connection

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* 3. Do you usually initiate networking conversations, or wait for others to reach out?

I often reach out first and build new connections with purpose

I occasionally initiate but mostly respond when others connect

I rarely initiate, and usually only accept invitations

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* 4. Do you end most networking conversations with a follow-up, ask, or next step?

I almost always leave the door open with a reason to reconnect

I sometimes add a next step, but not consistently

I usually end the conversation without a plan to follow-up

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* 5. How much time do you spend networking each week (outside of your current role or team)?

I set aside regular time each week to build and nurture external connections

I make time occasionally, but it's not yet a consistent habit

I don't usually network outside my immediate team or day-to-day responsibilities

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* 6. Rate your ability to identify and connect with the right people who align with your professional goals and offer mutual value.

I have a clear networking strategy, research contacts beforehand, and target connections strategically

I generally know who to connect with, do some planning, and consider mutual benefits

I have unclear goals, connect randomly, and have little consideration of mutual value

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* 7. How effectively do you provide value to your professional network (helping others, sharing opportunities, making introductions)?

I proactively help others, regularly share useful information and opportunities, and make strategic introductions

I often help when asked and occasionally make introductions

I rarely offer help, focus mainly on my own needs, relationships feel transactional

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* 8. Rate your consistency in maintaining contact with people in your network when you don't "need" anything.

I regularly stay in touch and use an organized system for follow-up

I stay in touch with some contacts and semi-organized

I maintain infrequent contact, usually reactive, often lose touch

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* 9. Rate your comfort in reaching out to senior or influential individuals, even without a warm introduction.

I am comfortable engaging with any level of seniority

I am uncomfortable but willing to do it when necessary

I prefer to connect with peers or those I know first

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* 10. My biggest challenge with networking is -

I do not have enough time to connect with everyone I want to

Staying organized and following up consistently

Knowing where to start and how to move forward

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