To make the most of every encounter, personalize your verbal rèsumè with just as much care as you would your written curriculum vitae. Instead of having one answer to the omnipresent "What do you do?" prepare a dozen or so variations, depending on who's asking. For optimum networking, every time someone asks about your job, give a calculated oral rèsumè in a nutshell. Before you submit your answer, consider what possible interest the asker could have in you and your work.
