The document discusses new approaches to networking that have emerged with social media and online professional networks. It encourages readers to develop a clear agenda for their social media presence, utilize their existing networks, find ways to add value for others within their network, and create new opportunities through blogging, volunteering, or sharing expertise in order to strengthen their professional networks. The key message is that networking requires ongoing effort but can be enjoyable and help people advance in their careers.

1. Networking 101 Marketing Yourself in Today’s Economy …And Beyond!! PMI FW Chapter May 21, 2009

2. The New Paradigm Traditional Networking Methods Social Networking You Already Have One What Interests You Where Can You Add Value Create New Paths of Opportunity Summary Overview

3. The New Paradigm Is There Really One? It has always been about “Who You Know” Anyone Remember “Building Your Rolodex” Really Not Much Has Changed Ok – So What Has Changed? I believe the advent of Job Boards / “Key Word Searches” / Faceless Nameless Job Posting Responses has programmed us to forget and marginalize the human element…

4. The New Paradigm What has changed is how we approach our networking opportunities Networking - not just for salespeople! Follow the demand for your talent by continuous networking, making it second nature. Make your own connections and be your own agent (Salary.com). Using The Proverbial “Magic Wand”

5. So Let’s Get Busy!!

6. Traditional Methods Networking Groups (such as this one) Kids Sports / Extracurricular Clubs Church Neighbors Grocery Store PTA Bunko / Poker Group Parties Volunteer Activities

7. Social Networking Don’t Roll Your Eyes… This Isn’t Your Teenager’s Facebook Develop A Clear Agenda KNOW WHAT YOU WANT Have Something Interesting to Say Avoid Inflammatory Language/Topics

8. What is Social Networking? “ … a map of the relationships between individuals, indicating the ways in which they are connected through various social familiarities ranging from casual acquaintance to close familial bonds”. JA Barnes in 1954 classic, Class and Committees

9. Social Networking Sites LinkedIn Spoke Twitter Facebook MySpace Ning Digg Xanga Flickr You name it…

10. You Already Have One Based on What We Have Discussed… Your Network is Vast USE IT!

11. What Interests You Look Around You You Have Outside Interests Explore Them then Exploit Them How Does This Help You Everyday How Do These Interests Help Your Employer? Develop New and Germane Interests

12. Where Can You Add Value Do a Competitive Analysis for Prospective Employers Be on Lookout For Opportunities for Those in Your Network Be Genuine In Your Desire To Help What Have You Done to Improve Your Network Members? How Does This Make You a Better Employee?

13. Create New Paths of Opportunity Start A Blog Start A Group Volunteer Your Services Become “The Expert” Create a newsletter and send to EVERYONE Use StumbleUpon Post A Video Resume on YouTube

14. Use Your New Paths of Opportunity Be Organized Be Sincere Follow Up! This Is Your Personal Advisory Board Shift Focus From You to Others Have Your JIST Card Ready Stay On Task

15. Summary This is a Journey Not A Destination Shift Your Mindset This Works if You Work it! Enjoy Yourself!