Best Practices for Presenting and Networking at Academic Conferences to Grow Your Career Standing

Conferences often involve large gatherings, continual conversations, and the expectation to network. Networking is a skill that can be developed regardless of personality type. Hoping to impress with your presentation? Looking to finally enjoy networking and leave the conference with stronger connections and unexpected opportunities? On Peeref, there are ample opportunities to help you prepare ahead of time. Dr. Clark Holdsworth brings you the next installment in the LetPub Webinar Series, where we talk conference prep. Join us on Thursday March 20 at 10AM EST (10PM UTC+8). We’ll cover a range of topics to ensure that your next conference is the highlight of 2025: • Goal setting for success • Scripting your introductions • Modeling different types of networking • Warming up on social media beforehand • Structuring your day • Using job/postdoc boards and interview sessions • Compartmentalizing your presentation • Thriving during difficult Q&A Join us on Thursday March 20 at 10AM EST (10PM UTC+8) A certificate of completion will be provided after the session. Not sure if you can attend? Register now to watch this webinar on-demand at a time that is convenient for you.

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2025-03-20
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https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2503w5749000
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Academic Writing and Publishing
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Best Practices for Presenting and Networking at Academic Conferences to Grow Your Career Standing

Clark T. Holdsworth
Academic Writing and Publishing
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Best Practices for Presenting and Networking at Academic Conferences to Grow Your Career Standing

Clark T. Holdsworth
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Abstract

Conferences often involve large gatherings, continual conversations, and the expectation to network. Networking is a skill that can be developed regardless of personality type. Hoping to impress with your presentation? Looking to finally enjoy networking and leave the conference with stronger connections and unexpected opportunities? On Peeref, there are ample opportunities to help you prepare ahead of time. Dr. Clark Holdsworth brings you the next installment in the LetPub Webinar Series, where we talk conference prep. Join us on Thursday March 20 at 10AM EST (10PM UTC+8). We’ll cover a range of topics to ensure that your next conference is the highlight of 2025: • Goal setting for success • Scripting your introductions • Modeling different types of networking • Warming up on social media beforehand • Structuring your day • Using job/postdoc boards and interview sessions • Compartmentalizing your presentation • Thriving during difficult Q&A Join us on Thursday March 20 at 10AM EST (10PM UTC+8) A certificate of completion will be provided after the session. Not sure if you can attend? Register now to watch this webinar on-demand at a time that is convenient for you.

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