Stefano Verdesoto

Meredith Morell

• Define “introvert”

• Discuss importance of networking

• Review practical application and tips

• Practice and apply our learning

• Share awkward and success stories along the

way!

Popular vs. intended definitions

• Extraverted: understood to mean sociable or

outgoing

• Introverted: understood to mean shy or

withdrawn

Popular vs. intended definitions

• Extraverted: understood to mean sociable or

outgoing

• Introverted: understood to mean shy or

withdrawn

Popular vs. intended definitions

• Used to describe the preferred focus of one's

energy on either the outer or the inner world

• Extraverts orient their energy to the outer

world

• Introverts orient their energy to the inner

world

Networking

• Also known as… meeting new people!

• Classmates, professors, supervisors, alumni,

colleagues

• Online and in-person

• Learn about different major and careers

• Receive advice on job/internship search prep

• Make connections to serve as references

How many of you have a LinkedIn?

How many of you use your LinkedIn regularly?

LinkedIn

• Present yourself in a professional profile

• Showcase your education, skills, and

experience – your VIRTUAL resume!

• Search for jobs/internships

• Connect with others

• Learn from those you connect with!

LinkedIn

• Search for Alumni

• Join groups

UB Mentor Program on LinkedIn

• Group for students to connect with career

mentors (alumni/employers)

• FREE and open to all UB students (you!)

• Group discussions for both mentors and

students to share tips/perspectives

• Common group that connects you to 800+

career mentors that want to help!

UB Mentor Program on LinkedIn tutorial

• Joining the group

• Engaging in group discussions

• Searching for career mentors

• Messaging/connecting with others

• An informational interview is an opportunity to

meet with someone in a particular field or

industry of interest

• Tip: utilize people you know to find more

people to talk to; use your network

• Also, they can always introduce you in-person or via email

Preparing

• Be on time, wear professional attire

• Show up prepared and with questions

• Offer to pay for his/her food

• Take notes on your discussion

• Ask for a business card to follow-up

• Ask if he/she know someone else who might

be willing to speak with you

• Very helpful!

Interviewing

• What do you say/ask? Depends.

• Career exploration? “What do you like most

about working in this field?

• Job/internship searching? “What are some

important ‘key words’ to include in a resume

or cover letter when applying to positions?”

• See sample questions on handout

Following up

• Review your notes and end thank you note

within 24 hours to express your appreciation

• Highlight some of the things learned

• Welcome the mentor to keep in touch

• Ask if he/she would be open to meeting again

• Update him/her on career decisions and

achievements

Preparing

• Know “who” will be there

• If it’s a job fair, know which employers will be

there

• Don’t think of yourself as someone who is in

need of a job, rather be interested in learning

about new people or organizations

• Have 2-3 relevant topics to talk about,

questions to ask, and a pitch*

• Practice with people you know!

Approaching others

• Scan the room first to see who is there

• Look for people who are alone first, it’s harder to get into a conversation that is already happening

• Don’t break into a conversation of 2 people, if 3 or more are talking together it is easier to join that group

• Catch the eye of another person in the group.

Approaching others

• Smile and reach out to shake hands as you approach

• Say your name and how you fit into the situation. “Hi, I’m Stefano, a graduate assistant at UB Career Services”

• Follow up with a question to them “What brings you to the event?”

Approaching others

• Don’t start by going into a 30 second commercial about yourself

• Show a genuine interest in the other person (aka ask them questions)

• Be a personable human being first, then a talented person looking for a job

• Ask others about themselves so you can connect to their interest and lives

• It’s okay to take a break!

Approaching others

• “How did you hear about this event?”

• “What have you heard about this speaker?”

• “How did you get started at this company or in

the field?”

• “Where did you go to college? What did you

study?” Don’t ask when they graduated!

Following up

• Take notes on each meeting or chance contact

you have

• Request business cards/give them yours

• Thank-you letter/email within 24 hrs

• Establish the next step: Will you touch base

again in a few weeks? Will they help circulate

your resume?

• Don’t expect instant results!

Your “pitch”

• Introduce yourself to someone new

• Your educational level

• Your class/work/internship/club/leadership

experience

• Your career aspirations

• End with question

Your “pitch”

• What did you say?

• How did you feel?

• Create and/or update your LinkedIn profile

• Schedule an Express appointment for review

• Join the UB Mentor Program LinkedIn group

• Look for and connect with career mentors

• Attend campus events to practice!

Apr. 7 SUMMER JOBS FAIR

Apr. 16 ANNUAL ETIQUETTE DINNER

Bert’s Café, 5:00 p.m.

Student Union Lobby, 11:00 a.m.

RSVP at https://www.ubevents.org/event/csdinner2015