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Career Connect, Session 2 (Fall 2012)
- 2. Program Outline 4 EventProgram I. Know yourself II. Know how to Network III. Know the U.S culture IV. Mock Interviews
- 3. Know How toNetwork Agenda Networking tips Practice your elevator pitch Panel
- 4. Networking - Ittakes practice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxMga A6gv8A
- 5. What is networking? •Building relationships, finding people who share your interests and passions • Having interesting conversations • Sharing information • Helping connect people • Informational Interviewing
- 6. Networking is not… • Cold calling • Asking someone for a job • A one way street – it goes both ways • Done only when you need something
- 7. Why network? • To meet new people and make friends • To get information and advice • To find ways to get involved • To find a mentor, get career advice, learn more about your field, find a job
- 8. Why network ina job search? • Many positions are not listed and are filled by people already known to the recruiter or hiring manager • A way to get information and feedback • To learn about fields and specific companies • To learn about positions that exist in your field • Get career advice, leads, support, find mentors • Gets your message out there – increased visibility • Great practice for interviewing
- 9. Informational Interviewing Reasons toconduct informational interviews: • to explore careers and clarify your career goal • to expand your professional network • to build confidence for your job interviews • to access the most up-to-date career information • to identify your professional strengths and weaknesses • to obtain critical feedback on your resume/job-search goals From quintcareers.com
- 10. Who is mynetwork? Anyone you know socially or professionally • Friends, family, neighbors • Professional & volunteer organizations • Clubs and groups • Current and former supervisors and coworkers • Schools/Alumni • Service providers at the places you go regularly (library, school, gym, dry cleaner) • Church or other religious group
- 11. How to start •Search the web for groups and meetings you can participate in regularly • Practice what you want to say • Make small talk with someone everyday - people love to talk about themselves • Start with the people you already know
- 12. Practice Your ElevatorPitch • Prepare your script. Practice makes perfect! • Helps you focus and refine – be specific • Explain what you are looking for, your experiences, why you are looking https://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=y1Y02_oZP8U&feature=fvwp
- 13. Networking online • LinkedIn,Facebook, Twitter – use your status updates to let people know what you are looking for and what you are interested in • Be aware of your online presence – be careful about what people can see about you
- 14. Other thoughts… • Keepputting yourself out there, don’t attend just one meeting • Not every conversation will be life changing – lower your expectations and be open to whatever happens • Don’t put all your eggs in one basket • Talk to the person standing alone or the most important person in the room • Get involved by volunteering
- 15. Last but notleast… Always send a thank you note
- 16. Our panelists • JiangXue • Carly Inkpen • Joanna Krakowiak
- 17. Next Session: Knowthe U.S culture Monday December 3 at 7 p.m. in the Eastgate Penthouse • Understanding the US culture • Basic resume tips • Cover letter writing workshop
Editor's Notes
- #5 Ask the group about their fears, worries, concerns about networkingWhat is your definition of networking? In what circumstances would you use networking in your country?
- #10 Don’t forget making connections online – via LinkedIn and FacebookNever ask for a job at an informational interview
- #13 Preparing your networking messageHelps you focus and refine – be specificWhat you are looking for, your experiences, why you are looking