Most people find it hard to strike up conversations with strangers. But to get the most out of a networking event that's exactly what you have to do. Here are some strategies for overcoming shyness and breaking the ice.

Originally released by Cambridge Educational, 2018. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 12, 2018.

Ferguson's Career Tips: How to Start a Conversation at a Networking Event (1:49); .