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Networking 101
Thadra Vrubel
Networking
Definition: 1) Connect as, or operate, as a network2) Interact with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one’s career https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EePcWVFtRCU
Why is this important?
Almost 60% of Americans say they feel shy and unsure about what to say in a variety of business and social settings
(The Shyness Institute, Stanford University) About 80% of all jobs are found thru networking (The New York Times, CareerBuilder.com and Contacts Count Research)
What’s in it for me?
People gain three things through networking:
1) Private Information that is not found elsewhere2) Access to diverse skill sets to help them get things done3) Influence in wider arenas
Who are you?
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.
…but I’m an Introvert
Introverts get their energy from being alone and feel drained in a crowd
Be prepared to talk about who you are, what you are looking for, and the kind of help you are seeking. Have questions ready and consider writing them ahead of time
Rehearse small talk or conversation starters Understand when you are your best
– Recognize when you have more energy, because it takes more energy to be “on”
Rate the likelihood of connecting (Return On Investment)
How
Recognize it doesn’t have to be perfect Create your own events: May not prefer crowded bars so
create your own event and invite others who may prefer the same
Develop common ground with your connections Calibrate your schedule, Plan for some down time before and
after Our excitement about our work comes across different, so it’s
helpful to steer conversation towards our work and what we have accomplished
Use thank you notes to clarify points
Ways to Find a Good Job
Ways to find a good job
What’s good about this
What’s bad about this way
Newspapers
Internet
Job Fairs
Walk-In places
Career Counselor
Mailing Resumes
Yellow Pages
Informational Interviews
What Is it? 30 minute conversation with a person who is in a career you
want to be in about what they do. You are the one asking questions and gathering information from them
It is not you asking for a job, but it is a way to become familiar with those in this career field
Story about Jose
What’s scary about Informational Interviews?
How and where to find someone to meet? Having a conversation with someone I may not have met
before? What you may find out/learn about this career?
How can I find people to contact?
Family friends Friends/Co-Workers of parents Professors and Staff on Campus Jobs4Cats (demo) LinkedIn (demo/share LinkedIn Tool)
Sample dialogue asking for the Informational Interview
Sample Questions
What do you like about this position? What do you NOT like about this position? Where do you think this career will be in 5 years? What are some important skills for this type of position? What is the average level of education for this position? What are the rewards for you in this career?
Job Shadowing
What is it? How is it different from Informational Interview? How is it different from Internship? What is the benefit of it? Does it go on the resume?
Etiquette
Be on time Respect the allotted time Offer to pay for the other person’s coffee Have a list of questions Do your homework so you don’t waste time on basic questions
Goals
Research: learn about the organization, possible opportunities, career advise and ways you can be helpful to the other person
Referrals: Ask for introductions to people at other organizations or resources to explore
Resume feedback: Ask for them to review your resume to make sure it fits your target field, without asking for a job
Be Remembered
Dreams, what’s your dream?
Imagine that it’s 10 years from now. What would you like to be doing?
Where will you live? What will you be known for? What will your life be like? Tell your partner and listen to their description of their life 10
years from now.
Follow Up Afterwards
Send email saying thank you for your time and wisdom Keep in touch throughout your education and see how they
are doing Ask to connect via LinkedIn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56fngopihOo
PACE Spring 2016 Events
Resume Building Workshop Location: LBJSC 3-9.1 Date: April 7, 2016 Time: 3:30-4:30
Budgeting for Bobcats Location: LBJSC 3-9.1 Date: March 1, 2016 Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
3rd Annual Bobcat Etiquette Brunch Location: TBD Date: TBD Time: 9:30-11:00AM