Learn about social networking basics from the how, when, and where to network. The areas covered will include practical advice for your elevator speech, using social media, and finding events to put your newfound skills to practice. You will gain confidence from this session and be able to apply them for more effective networking.
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NTS
Resource for job seekers
Learn, inquire and advance
Support
Network
A group of individuals
Shared industry, position or interest
Informational interview – Chat about role
This is why you network
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Karl K. – Marketing Industry
Raj S. - Financial Industry
Rich K. - Sales
William V. - Sales
Mary B. – Retail
Jackie L. - Financial Industry
Pattie P - Administration
I want to add your name to the list!
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November Career Workshops & Services
Personalized Job Search Assistance Services
Resume Review, Mock Interview or LinkedIn Critique
To sign up, request the professional directly by email
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LinkedIn for Your Job Search
Monday November 13, 2023 at 10:00am to 12:00pm
LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines
Wednesday November 15, 2023 at 10:00am to 12:00pm
Resumes, Cover Letters & Applying Online
Wednesday December 6, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Guide to a Winning Interview
Monday December 11, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Network to Success Job Club
Learning from Successful Job Searches
Wednesday December 13, 2023 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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Introduction
MCWN Volunteer since 2010 & Contractor since 2018
Career Coach Corner Blogger, Podcaster & Presenter
General Notes for Today
My contact info is on the last slide
Workshop is interactive
Follow-up email will include a link to the deck and survey
Social Media Revolution
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Outline
Define networking
The five Ws & H
Who, what, where, when, why & how
Elevator Speech or Tell Me About Yourself
Mobile Networking Apps
Open Discussion
Goals
Locate events to attend that will interest you
Develop an elevator speech
Empower you to be a better networker
Lower anxiety level of new meetings
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“No single action will guarantee you a job
offer or even an interview. Instead, a lot of
big and little steps add up to success during
a job search. One of the most powerful items
in that constellation of actions is networking,
which can propel your job search forward
and support you throughout your career.”
Andrew Seaman
Senior Managing Editor for Jobs & Career Development at LinkedIn
News
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Networking is a socioeconomic business activity
by which business people and entrepreneurs
meet to form business relationships and to
recognize, create, or act upon business
opportunities, share information and seek
potential partners for ventures.
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Holidays are a great time to network
People are more friendly & happier at this time
Companies have set their budget for new year
Andy LaCivita talks Professional Networking Tips from Success Stories
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Get Involved in a “passionate network”
Make good use of your free time
Reach out to your personal network
Be knowledgeable
Find time for yourself
5 Tips for Job Search Success During
the Holidays & COVID
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Tools to network
Simple Introduction
Painful Elevator Ride
Elevator Pitch
Elaborate Introduction
Elevator Speech Example
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Stay focused on the person you are talking with
Ask open ended questions
Limit meaningless small talk
Use an ice breaker or question to start
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Begin with a simple lead
Smile
Hi or hello
Simple Introduction
I help people get the most out of their
computer at work, what do you do?
What do you hope to accomplish today?
How can I help you?
Can I ask you more about….?
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Exit Strategy
Exchange contact info (if you want to)
Introduce them to someone else you
Make plans to connect on LinkedIn or
chat later
Excuse yourself to……
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Send them a personal greeting
Ask open ended questions
e.g. Has 2023 been challenging for your career?
e.g. Do you have holiday plans?
e.g. What are you looking forward to in 2024?
Let them know you are in job search
Pay it forward
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Hi Bill,
We have not connected in some time so I
wanted to say hello and wish you a merry
Christmas. Has 2023 been challenging for
your career?
Regards,
Bob
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Hi Bill,
I have survived most of this year but find
myself in job search mode now. Let me
know if you hear of any opportunities for a
Customer Service Manager/Supervisor.
Perhaps I can help you if you find yourself
in a career transition in the future.
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Hi Bill,
I found your recent post in the ________
LinkedIn group very interesting. Would
you have time to chat more about ______
and your company? My experience is with
_______ at ________
Let’s connect on LinkedIn.
Bruce
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LinkedIn has made it easy to
share your profile with others
at networking events.
1 Click on the Search Bar.
A new screen will be displayed.
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LinkedIn has made it easy to
share your profile with others
at networking events.
1 Click on the symbol.
A new screen will be displayed.
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1 You can scan another person’s code.
2 Your code is displayed for scanning.
3 Share your code via email, Facebook, etc.
4 Save Qcode to your phone.
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Introvert's Guide To Networking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAPySGLL3gg
The art of active networking by Mark Sackett
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjSPfGsaC3g
10 Simple Ways To Improve Your Networking Skills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5xTbn6OnAA
Tell Me About Yourself by John Heaney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhWq1Q8uGg4&t=2s
Start Networking to Propel Your Job Search Forward
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-start-networking-propel-your-
job-search-forward-andrew-seaman/
48. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn
Bruce A. Bennett
Mobile: 815-302-9552
Email: BABennett73@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett
Career Coach Corner Blog: http://bruce73.wordpress.com/
https://bruce73.wordpress.com/upcoming-presentations/
Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/b-squared-linkedin
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Time for general questions and/or discussion
Give a short introduction about yourself
Name and most recent position and/or industry
Time frame you have been in the job search
Target or Ideal company to work at
How is your job search progressing?
Are you encountering roadblocks or obstacles?
Can you share a recent networking situation?
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