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Hit It Out Of The Park With The App That Makes Networking Fun Again

By Sponsor in Arts & Entertainment on Apr 29, 2016 5:00AM

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Picture this: it's the bottom of the fourth, the Cubs are up by two, the sun is shining, and wait—all the way in the third row, isn't that the guy who interviewed you for that coveted sales position? Oh crap, what was his name? You vaguely recall a business card, but it's probably somewhere under a stack of magazines on your kitchen table. Maybe the dog ate it—you literally have no idea. And the more you think about it, the more you realize oh no, I never emailed him a thank you! It's been over a week!

While your best friends are blissfully unaware of your inner struggle, calm down and take a breather. There's a better way to tackle this than approaching the third row, hiding the fact that you've forgotten this guy's name, thanking him for the interview, and reminding him that you're both Cubs fans, so clearly you're better qualified for the gig.

Last week, we introduced you to Wavework, the easy-to-use app that's revolutionizing events and the way people meet and connect during their time together—even long after the event has concluded! If you need a refresher, getting started with Wavework is easy. Just open the app, check into your event, and get waving. You'll only see others at your current event, including some potential fans of the rival team—so be nice! (The Cubs are playing the Braves this weekend, FYI.)

So as you're squinting at your could-be employer during the seventh-inning stretch, thinking his name could be Bob or Bill or maybe Brett, let Wavework give you a hand. With filtered searches, you can find people by company, job title, or career level. Feel like playing coy? You can use the app to simply wave at fellow ball-gamers. Or, with in-app messaging, get the conversation started right away! And no worries—with archived messaging, you won't lose your chats once you walk out of the stadium. Even better? Keep tabs on your VIP contacts: Wavework alerts you when they check into your event—it's okay to be choosy.

And now that you've concluded that your could-be boss' name is actually Ben, the possibilities are endless. Go forth and hit your proverbial home run!

Intrigued? Of course you are. There are so many people who are ready to meet you, so download Wavework on the App Store store today. It's time to join the networking revolution and get waving.

This post is brought to you by Wavework.