Skills Lab: Productive Conversations, from Networking Events to Client Meetings

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What makes a conversation, no matter how short or long, productive? What should you consider when speaking with someone at a networking event, a job interview, or a meeting? Using role play exercises in small groups, learn valuable skills on how to make every conversation productive for yourself and others. How you enter, carry, and exit a conversation can make a big difference.

Jatinder Koharki has been in Consulting and Client Services for over twenty years, and has sat on both sides of the table for productive conversations. From interviewing candidates for jobs at her current employer, a Big Four Audit, Tax, and Consulting firm, to being interviewed by clients on topics like contracts, delivery, and relationship growth. Jatinder has facilitated and attended countless client and team meetings as well as networking events where basic foundational mistakes can distract from an individual's potential. In her current role, Jatinder also coaches her colleagues at all levels, from new Analysts to experienced Partners and Directors on how to have productive conversations with clients and with each other.


Skill(s) Students will Learn:
-How to enter, carry, and exit a conversation at networking events, job interviews, and meetings
-DO's and DON'Ts that can make or break a conversation
-Physical cues to look for in yourself and others to avoid going down the wrong path

If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact Fleishman Center at careers@binghamton.edu We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

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