ProDevDay Networking Advice

Networking at Pro.Dev - Your Way into Digital in Manchester
Networking is: -
Informal fact finding
Getting to know who’s who and what’s what
Your chance to demonstrate your attitude and interest to people who may be able to help unlock recruitment doors for you

When can/do you network?
CPD events like Pro.Dev
but also.....
Conferences
Exhibitions
Guest lectures
Employer presentations
Business competitions
Recruitment fairs
Just about any social occasion......

Before you go to Pro.Dev
Research the companies you are going to target – e.g. current projects, what could they offer you?
Have a CV or resume, business card and a notebook and pen on you – you may well be asked to leave your details….
Dress appropriately – you are there to impress even though it may be very informal

CV’s for Digital
It’s a visual industry so many of the firms like to be able to access an electronic portfolio highlighting experiences and projects that are relevant to them.
For more information on making on-line applications see our handout at: -
www.mmu.ac.uk/careers/students-and-graduates/resources/guides/
NB Before you post anything on-line, ensure you have put suitable levels of protection around your ID and ideas/designs.

On Pro.Dev day
Get yourself into a positive mood and be confident that:
I am going to learn a lot that is new and make useful contacts
I do possess valuable knowledge and expertise
Everyone here wants to meet me as much as I want to meet them. (It is OK to be friendly; just be courteous and professional too!)
I have “people” skills – I am likeable and interesting!

Networking at Pro.Dev
Being offered a placement or a job interview isn’t just about the work you will do – it’s also about the attitude and approach you bring…and you will be demonstrating these when you start networking!
To name but a few……
People skills: - communicating, listening, problem solving, decision making, resolving conflict, planning, delegating, being a teamplayer,
Soft skills: - flexible, practical, resourceful, reliable, punctual, enthusiastic, self-motivated, eager, polite, helpful, sociable, positive, interested, focused

Networking at Pro.Dev
To bring a real SHEEN to your introduction:
Smile
Handshake – if appropriate
Eye contact
Enthusiasm
Natural – be yourself

Moving on from the Introduction
Ask sensible and interested questions e.g. current projects, future developments,
recruitment plans and requirements
Talk with knowledge - honestly - and enthusiasm
Prepare your elevator pitch – a 1 or 2 minute resume of what you could bring into the company
NB: Remember to say “thank you”

And after Pro.Dev day....
Make sure you record useful details for follow up later on. Check the best method (phone/email) and when too!
Keep on top of what is going on in that field
Join relevant digital social networks that will keep you in touch – there are now a number in Manchester...just ‘google’....
Join www.linkedin.com

Still have questions?
Contact:
MMU Careers & Employability Service
Ground Floor
All Saints
Manchester M15 6BH
Tel: 0161 247 3483
www.mmu.ac.uk/careers

Enjoy the day and good luck with your networking!

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