Today in class was quite amusing, but necessary. We learned a correct way to hold a handshake. A correct was to hold a handshake is to shake their whole hand with a nice grasp. We watched a video on shaking hands. One that really stood out to be was “The Lobster” because I know of people that actually shake hands like that. The class and I went around the room and got feedback on each other’s handshakes which went pretty smoothly. Then we went into perfecting our elevator pitch. I went over and over my pitch with a mentor, but I have still have some serious practicing to do. The key to strengths to share during an introduction is your name, where you are from and an interest you have. Sharing an interest could spark up a conversation and meeting each other more smoothly. We were also told to be an active listener. Active listening is engaging in the conversation and also remembering what they are saying. It is showing them your full uninvited attention. We learned that we must always find some mean to keep in contact with them after we finish the conversation. We are suppose to ask for their business card without necessarily asking for their business card. Everything we learned today, I know, will be beneficially for the Career Symposium.