Networking doesn't have to feel intimidating. What if small talk wasn’t something to fear or avoid, but one of the smartest tools you have for shaping your professional reputation? And what if the difference between being remembered and being forgotten often comes down to the first thirty seconds of conversation?

In this workshop, we’ll explore how to confidently break the ice, steer through awkward pauses, and create real human connection in environments that usually feel stiff or transactional. Hosted by Alex, a European job-placement specialist who helps Chinese professionals join European companies and international firms in China, this session blends practical insight with real-world relevance so you can use small talk as a strategic advantage, not just polite filler.

Through interactive activities, quick scenario practice, and guided reflection, you’ll learn how to build rapport naturally at networking events, in team meetings, before interviews, or anytime you meet someone new. You’ll discover how to read cues, ask smart questions, and keep conversations flowing even when you don’t know what to say. Whether you’re looking to expand your global career opportunities or simply want to speak more comfortably in English, this workshop will give you actionable tools to make meaningful connections anywhere.

Networking 真没必要让人压力山大。要是寒暄不是尴尬、避之不及的东西，而是你塑造职场形象的一张王牌呢？甚至，别人记不记得你，有时候就是在开口的前 30 秒决定的。

在这个工作坊里，我们会一起聊聊怎么自信地打破僵局、顺利穿过尴尬的空档，让那些通常很商务、很正式的场景变得更有人味。主讲 Alex 是一位欧洲的求职顾问，长期帮中国职场人在欧洲公司以及在华的国际企业找到职位，这堂课会把实用技巧和真实职场场景结合，让你把 small talk 用成一种策略，而不是礼貌性的废话。

通过互动练习、小情景模拟和引导式反思，你会学到怎么在各种场合自然建立连接：社交活动、团队会议、面试前的闲聊，或者和任何新认识的人交流。你会知道怎么读出对方的暗示、问出聪明的问题、在不知道说啥的时候也能把聊天顺下去。无论你是想扩展全球职业机会，还是只是想更自在地用英文交流，这个工作坊都能让你带走可马上上手的沟通技能。