Post on 16-Jan-2016
description
Networking/ Netiquette 101
Lara HerterInsight Marketing Communications
Pier 1 Imports
Key Topics
What is Networking?
What can a career network do for you?
Get started…get involved!
Keep in touch…work your network!
Key Topics Continued
Give back…networking is a two way street!
Top 10 Networking Tips
Learn the Art of Netiquette
What is Networking?
Definition
Noun & Verb“A group of people who exchange
information, contacts, and experiences for professional or social purposes.”(Oxford Dictionary)
What can a career network do for you?
Here’s What!
Find a new job
Develop Your Current Career
Explore New Career Options
Broaden Your Professional Horizons
OR Just Make New Friends
Get Involved!
When To Start Networking
NOW!
Build it before you need it!
Find an organization
Find a mentor
Where to Network
Local Organizations
American Advertising Federationwww.aafpanamacity.org
Bay County Chamberwww.panamacity.org
Bay Education Foundationwww.bayeducationfoundation.org
Emerald Coast Women’s Associationwww.ecbw.net
Local Organizations Continued
Junior Service Leaguewww.jslpanamacity.org
Panama City Beach Chamberwww.pcbeach.org
Panama City Beach Rotarywww.pcbrotary.org
Panama City Music Associationwww.panamacitymusicassoc.org
Don’t Overload!
Quality Vs. Quantity
IneffectiveWaste of Your
TimeWaste of Your
Money
Work your network!
How?
Volunteer for a fundraiser
Volunteer for a board position
Take ownership!
Give back!
Top 10 Networking Tips
Top 10 Tips
Be Prepared!Be Genuine!Arrive Early!Listen Carefully!Ask Open-Ended Questions!
Top 10 Tips Continued
Be a Connector!Get Involved!Leave Your Troubles Behind!Visit Groups the Interest You!Follow-Up!
Learn the Art of Netiquette
How Can Twitter Help You?
Keep You Informed
Help You Network
Allow You to Establish a Credible Online Presence
Where do I start?
Create An Account
It’s Free!
It’s Easy!
It’s Easy!
Be creative and selective with your bio!
Use key words that recruiters may search for!
Be to the point…160 characters!
Find People to Follow
People You Admire
Leaders in Your Industry
Companies You Respect
Industry Publications/ Organizations
Other “People” to Follow
@JobAngelsJust started
February 19th!
@jobshouts
@TwitHire
Sites to Use
TweepSearchSearches Twitter ProfilesCurrently lists over 350 HR
Professionals and over 900 Recruiters Twellow
Searches Profiles and Locations
List Yourself!
justtweetitSearch for people
in the same industry or with the same interests
Grow your network!
Participate!
Add Tweets
Post links for interesting articles
Comment on industry related topics
Get involved in discussions
Be Aware of Your Tweets
Be appropriateStay away from controversial topicsFocus on your career objective, not
what you did last weekendChoose photos carefullyGoogle Search yourself
Additional Social Media Outlets
Flickr
Stay Involved!