NetworkingBecause your job might just depend on it

By: Kayley Schoonmaker and Brayden Mann

“The cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business.”

“Sometimes it’s more about who we know, rather than what we know.”

It’s a method to finding employment Friendships, information benefits,

heightened control and power

Networking is…

Successful managers spend around twice as much time networking as average managers.

About 80% of jobs are found through networking.

It takes about 6 conversations with someone before he or she knows who you are and has some idea of your character and competence.

97% of people say they have trouble remembering names.

The facts

Evaluate personal accomplishments/skills and set goals

One minute-self sell Develop your network Conduct networking interviews

◦ History, Plans, Question Maintain your network

The process

Business cards Resume One-minute self-sell Online networking site (LinkedIn)

Resources you will need

Be very clear about goals Results from previous jobs or

education Accomplishments will set you apart

and provide evidence of your skills Include accomplishments in resume Tie accomplishments to job interview

◦ “Tell me about yourself…”

Accomplishments, Skills, and Goals

History, Plans, Question “Hello, my name is Kayley Schoonmaker.

I am a sophomore at St. Paul College majoring in Political Science, and I am working as Vice-President of the MSCSA. I am seeking a job in higher education or the political world. Can you give me some ideas on the types of positions that might be available in these areas?”

Your turn!

One minute self sell

Start with who you know Online social networking Go anywhere people gather Become a leader in an association BE CONFIDENT! http://www.ted.com/talks/

amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are.html

Developing your network

YOU are the interviewer Ask for 20 minute meeting Research person and impress with

knowledge of accomplishments Deliver one-minute self sell Ask prepared questions Ask if they need any help Follow up with thank-you note

Networking interviews

What do you think of my qualifications for this field?

What career opportunities do you see in the future in this field?

What advice do you have for me as I begin my career?

If you were exploring this field, who else would you talk with?

How did you get where you are?

Sample Questions

Thank anyone that helped you Attend conventions and events Continue to keep contacts updated Help others as people helped you Contact at least once a year Maintain regular, personal contact

Maintaining your network

“Speed networking” 3 minutes each Deliver self-sell and ask questions Exchange contact information if you’d

like to follow up

Networking extravaganza!