This handout helps you understand how to define and grow your network. Networking leads to more information about opportunities, industries, and companies.
The key to making satisfying life choices is being aware of the things you already know about yourself and the world, and using this acquired insight when faced with an opportunity, a crossroads or a new field.
Informational interviews are great for networking and learning more about a position, company, or industry you may be interested in. Use this handout for tips and advice on how to start.
This handout helps you understand how to define and grow your network. Networking leads to more information about opportunities, industries, and companies.
The key to making satisfying life choices is being aware of the things you already know about yourself and the world, and using this acquired insight when faced with an opportunity, a crossroads or a new field.
Informational interviews are great for networking and learning more about a position, company, or industry you may be interested in. Use this handout for tips and advice on how to start.
Developing a 30-Second Commercial
What is it?
One of the keys to successful interviewing and networking is to make a really strong first impression, and one of
the first opportunities to make this impression is very often the result of responding to the question “Tell me about yourself.” The answer: your personal “commercial.” It is essentially an overview of your experience, skills, strengths, accomplishments and goals – all in 30 seconds!
Portfolios are organized collections of images [e.g. graphic design examples, web design work, photography], writing samples, information, awards and acknowledgements that reflect your professional skills, experiences and accomplishments. Portfolios can either be online or kept in a professional binder. Hard
copy portfolios should have section dividers and cover sleeves, and reflect your best work [not all of your work].
Portfolios should be organized by skill, intuitive to the viewer and easy to explain during a job interview or networking opportunity. Many portfolios contain professional reels to illustrate skill in media production or performance.
Developing a 30-Second Commercial
What is it?
One of the keys to successful interviewing and networking is to make a really strong first impression, and one of
the first opportunities to make this impression is very often the result of responding to the question “Tell me about yourself.” The answer: your personal “commercial.” It is essentially an overview of your experience, skills, strengths, accomplishments and goals – all in 30 seconds!
Portfolios are organized collections of images [e.g. graphic design examples, web design work, photography], writing samples, information, awards and acknowledgements that reflect your professional skills, experiences and accomplishments. Portfolios can either be online or kept in a professional binder. Hard
copy portfolios should have section dividers and cover sleeves, and reflect your best work [not all of your work].
Portfolios should be organized by skill, intuitive to the viewer and easy to explain during a job interview or networking opportunity. Many portfolios contain professional reels to illustrate skill in media production or performance.
Competitive Intelligence to Decision Pattern by Elijah EzenduElijah Ezendu
Competitive Intelligence to Decision Pattern (CIDP) is a method of rating Corporate Competitive Intelligence Operations through patterns of systemic flow from Competitive Intelligence to Decision, thereby providing appropriate classification ranging from AAAAAAAA to DDDDDDDD.
Your Guide to Personal Branding, A to ZBarry Feldman
What are the true benefits of personal branding? How is it done? This presentation presents a complete guide to personal branding, from A to Z. Learn the language of personal branding in this concise guide.
David Newman 2014 Canadian Association of Professional Speakers ConventionDavid Newman
For free resources, visit http://doitmarketing.com Marketing speaker and marketing coach David Newman shares "Smart Start" strategies, tactics, tools, templates and scripts to help both emerging and seasoned professional speakers get booked and stay booked.
In Module III. You will learn more about how to articulate your skills, strengths and accomplishments and increase your chances of getting interviewed.
The Importance of Perfecting Your Elevator Speech
Steps for Creating an Effective Elevator Speech
Competitive Articulation of Skills
Minimizing Communication Anxiety - US Business Customs Awareness
Understanding What Non-verbal Communicates to US Employers
Networking is the surest way to find a job and build a career. These Networking 101 tips can help you make a great impression and connections in your community.
WOW! How to give the best Presentation of Your Career
True greatness is seen in the ability to convince others they, too, are great! Your experiences and stories of triumph are your most useful tool to make a difference in your professional and personal world. The essence of great leadership is finding ways to bring life to your vision. Learn to articulate your story and others will be motivated to move quickly toward a call of action. This skill is the essence of honing your personal power to affect others.
Learning Outcomes: Increase professional presentation skills
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
a) Identify elements of a motivational speeches and dynamic presentations
b) Explore the use of stories in effective presentation
c) Use vocal techniques and strategies that make an impact
d) Learn how to adapt your speaking style
e) Explore ways to use power point and other visual Aids as a tool for engagement
Proactive Approaches for Building a Professional NetworkDonna Kridelbaugh
Slides from a webinar that I presented for the Association for Women in Science in November 2012. The objectives of the webinar were to 1) provide an overview of various environments to meet other people; 2) outline several proactive techniques on how to target and approach contacts of interest; and 3) offer suggestions on how to ensure the setup of a networking event will be successful.
Presented by Vidhan Rana at Thames College on March 27, 2012. The presentation contains some relevant tips on how to write a resume, especially for BBA students in Nepal.
An individual with a disability is defined by the ADA as:
• A person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life
activities (e.g. walking, talking, learning, chronic illness),
• A person who has a history or record of such an impairment (even if they do not currently have a
disability, e.g. cancer survivors), or
• A person who is perceived or regarded by others as having such an impairment
Interested in getting experience at a startup? Here are a couple great places to start!
Proactive Networking
Successful entrepreneurship is all about successful networking, which means you should be doing it too! Most startups include the contact information of their founders and employees on their websites. Reach out and ask for a conversation in-person, over the phone, or virtually to introduce yourself and
learn more!
Under “Employer” write down the skills, experiences, and values the employer seeks in an applicant. Under “Applicant” write down the specific skills and experiences you have that match the needs of your preferred industry. Think about soft skills (e.g. teamwork, communication, leadership), technical skills, and relevant experiences.
The Holland Code is the name applied to a vocational theory developed by Dr. John Holland. He conducted research, developed theory, and applied practical career interventions to develop career instruments grounded in psychology.
The focus of the six categories of the Holland Code helps the user see how personality and environment influence career choice. The highest occupational interests of an individual are most commonly represented in a two- to three-letter code.
One of the benefits of measuring interests is achieving greater satisfaction in the work environment. The Holland Code can be applied to understanding your interests in multiple settings, including academic, leisure, and career. If you’d like to take the Strong Interest Inventory, which uses the Holland Code, please schedule an appointment with a career counselor by calling 919.660.1050.
1. Career Center
Networking
Tell Your Story: An important part of networking is being able to carry on a conversation which often involves sharing information about
yourself in addition to listening. You need to know how to tell your story. To begin the process of determining your story, write down eight
things about yourself. Think broadly about your experience and remember that what you consider average about yourself could be
interesting to someone else.
Setting
What do you want to share about
yourself? Use information from what
you wrote above to determine what your
story would be in this setting.
Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 •
Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor • 114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
Ask Informed Questions
At a professional conference I saw you were in the last session on Topic A. What were your
thoughts around Topic A?
At the Duke Career Fair I reviewed your position description for the Data Analyst
Intern this summer and am excited about applying for the
opportunity. Can you tell me about the ways interns have
contributed in the past with their summer projects?
Waiting in line for a Duke
basketball game
I see that your shirt says _______. Were you involved in
planning the event, or did you attend?
At a networking event
sponsored by a local
organization
How did you become involved with this organization?
What brought you to this area?
2. Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708