4. Course Timeline
Where are we and what’s coming up?
Week 9 (today) Week 10 Week 11
• Tutorial: Event
Networking/Info
Interviews
• What’s due IN
TUTORIAL:
NOTHING! GREAT
JOB ON SKILLS
MATRIX!
• Networking Event:
Nov 2nd @ 6-8pm in
CPA HALL
• Tutorial: Networking
Follow Up/Interview
Stream
• What’s due:
Networking
Reflection on Nov 7th
@ 11:5PM on Turnitin
• Lecture: Interview
Prep
• What’s due: Have your
Info Interview time
and date confirmed
10. Why We
Network
• get your foot in the door (faster)
• gain insight about a company, industry, or
career path
• practice your interview and networking
skills
• find a potential mentor
• show them who you are beyond your
resume and cover letter
11. Researchin
g
Delegates
1. Check out the delegate info on the course blog
2. Look at the LinkedIn profiles of delegates you’d like to
speak to
• Note any interesting topics
• Hone in on similar experiences or shared groups
• Think about questions to ask
3. During the event, be interested and self aware!
12. What do
you mean
”self
aware”?
• Having conscious knowledge of one’s own
character and feelings
• Treat the delegates the way you would want to be
treated
• Put yourself in the shoes of a delegate – how would
you feel if a student came up to you holding your
LinkedIn profile picture?
14. Talk About…
“Lurking around the food station is a really good trick.
People will ask you what things are, and you can offer advice
on what’s tasty.”
Compliment them
Talk about food
“People love talking about themselves and people love
compliments. Be genuine though!”
Smile
“Just stand on your own and soak in the environment and
smile at people. You will be a beacon of light for the other
people who don’t know who to talk to.”
Open up the circle
“You might be getting bored with the first 2 people so
make sure you make room for other people to join the
circle party!”
15. Still not sure?
Here are more tips on networking:
http://www.bampowlife.com/blog/2015/7/14/10-
networking-hacks-for-the-terrified-
socialite?rq=networking
16. Ending A Conversation
Thank them for
their time
Ask to connect
after the event
Be polite &
gracious
Leave with a
handshake
17. Follow Up After great conversations, send a personalized email
or LinkedIn request (or maybe an informational
interview request? ☺)
Hi Rachel,
It was so great to get the chance to speak with you at last night’s networking event.
I was really inspired by what you said about “building your personal brand”, and I
am looking forward to putting your advice into practice.
I would love to continue our conversation about your experience at KPMG. I
understand that you are very busy, but it would be great to meet for about 20
minutes. Would you be available to meet on Monday or Tuesday next week?
Coffee is on me!
Thank you,
Sally
18. Networking Event Reflection
• Your paper needs to include:
• Your goals in attending the event
• What is your purpose in going? What do you want to know about
Sauder?
• Define SMART goals beforehand – How will you define the success of
your evening?
• How did you prepare for the event (research potential delegates)
• What was it about these people that motivated you wanting to talk to
them?
• A brief summary of who you spoke with and what you learned in the
conversations
• A reflection on the lessons you have learned about the networking process
• Next steps you will take to continue building a relationship with your new
Due on Nov 7th
at 11:59pm on
Turnitin
21. Steps to
Land an
Info
Interview
1. find 4 or 5 potential contacts
2. research them (google, linkedin) and
reach out to contacts you have in
common
3. decide what you want to talk to them
about and brainstorm questions and
points of commonality
4. send out your invites! Don’t be
offended if they don’t immediately reply
22. Requests
Hi Stacy,
My name is Samyta and I am a 3rd year Accounting and Human Resources student at UBC
Sauder School of Business. It was really great meeting you at KPMG’s networking event last
Friday.
While I am interested in learning more about KPMG, I also find your experiences being on a
secondment and CPA route very interesting. I am currently working towards obtaining my
CPA and have been interested in going on a secondment.
I am sure you are very busy, but I would love the opportunity to meet with you for 20 minutes
to hear more about your experiences and KPMG. I am available any time on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday this week. Please let me know what time works for you!
Best,
Samyta
23. Up
Hi Stacy,
I wanted to thank you again for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with me
yesterday! It was great chatting with you and learning more about your experiences and
KPMG. I especially liked how you shared the various way’s students can get involved with
KPMG, such as Executive Look Program, Case Competitions, volunteer programs, and
more. Not only that, thank you for being personable and sharing your struggles going
through the CPA Recruit. I will definitely follow your advice that you gave me!
Hope you have a great rest of your week and keep in touch.
Best,
Samyta
24. Informational Interview
Assignment
• contact details (name, company, title, phone, email)
• list of questions asked
• major insights gained – what did you learn during your informational interview?
**This is the most important part, should be 40% of final paper**
• did you request/receive any information regarding additional connections?
• follow up action – What will you do to maintain this connection? *Screen shot
of thank you email is required
• what are your next steps having conducted this information interview?
Due on Dec
15th at
11:59pm on
Turnitin
25. Informational Interview
Assignment
15%
• Due Friday, December 15th at 11:59 on Turnitin
• Two page paper
• In-person and NOT a current UBC student/staff/faculty or family
member
• Look at potential questions on the course blog
• More details on blog
26. Action items for next week:
1. Sign up for office hours
2. Resume and Cover Letter due October 31st @
1:59pm on Turnitin and 11:59pm on COOL
3. Networking Event : Thursday, Nov 2nd from 6-
8pm
4. Networking Reflection: due Nov 7th @ 11:59
on Turnitin
5. Tutorial Next Week!
