By Kayley Schoonmaker and Matt Rubel

1. How to Succeed in
Networking
By: Kayley Schoonmaker & Matt Rubel

2. Introductions
Take 2 minutes to introduce yourself to
someone that you do not already know.

3. Why is Networking Important
Networking is about building relationships
Networking is how professionals find new
opportunities and propel themselves up the
career ladder.
Recruitingblogs.com: Networking is how 80% of
jobs are located

4. Who we are & why networking?

5. Introduction Volunteers
 Let’s pretend we are at the Scholarship
Gala…
The Chancellor, or an almuni that works in
the marketing field, or a CFO or a college..
How will you introduce yourself?
You have 30 seconds!

6. Add Your Value
What are you doing?
What are you committed to?
What are you ABOUT?
How did you get into it?
Show your passion!
Allow for a platform for questions
Let’s try this again…

7. Tips for Successful Networking
Be on time, professional and genuine
Create a LinkedIn Profile, reconnect with
old friends and coworkers
Get involved with associations and social
clubs
Be discreet and positive on social media
Invest in relationships – Help others as they
have helped you

8. Tips for Successful Networking
Try to remember names
Have your top three accomplishments
memorized
Maintain contact with your network
Get business cards:
www.vistaprints.com
Be engaged, ask questions, show
curiosity, smile, be mindful of non-
verbals

9. Set a Networking Goal
Examples of Networking Goals:
To get a mentor
To be elected
To determine the skills, expertise, and
requirements needed for THE position
To get feedback on my resume, job or
career preparation
To attain a job as a……

10. Conducting Networking Interviews
Set up an interview – this is easier than you
may think!
Keep in mind that you are the interviewer
Have questions prepared
Ask them about THEM
Keep things short and focus on what is
most important

11. Steps for Networking Interviews
 Establish Rapport
 Deliver your introduction
Try to obtain additional contacts for your
network
 Ask how you might help them
 Follow-up with a Thank You note and
status update

12. Try it in action tonight!!!