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- 1. CAREERSERVICES © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices NETWORKING WORKSHOPNETWORKING WORKSHOP POST UNIVERSITY CAREERSERVICES CENTER DEBRA MANENTE, M.Ed., CPRW Associate Director, CareerServices North Hall, Room103 DManente@Post.edu
- 2. We Will Discuss… Networking & ElevatorPitch 1. What is networking? 2. How to keep track 3. Elevatorpitch 4. Personal video © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 3. What is Networking? Playing the Game Ads Agencies Cold Contacting Networking 70%-90% 5%-15% 10%-20% 5%-15% © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 4. What is Networking? • Building relationships • Sharing interests • Learning new information • Finding out how you can be of a benefit to others Networking ISNetworking is NOT • Asking people “for a job” • “Working a room” to collect as many business cards as you can • Sending generic blanket emails to everyone on your email list asking for help © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 5. What is Networking? • Strategic advertising • Conducting research on your career • A process of utilizing sources and resources It’s not necessarily what you know but more about who you know. © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 6. What is Networking? 70%-90% 5%-15% 10%-20% 5%-15% • It can cut the time you spend on your job search in half • Many jobs are filled as a result of networking • Many positions are never advertised Without networking you will not learn about the opportunities that are available to you. © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 7. What is Networking? 5%-15% 10%-20% 5%-15% 1. Know yourself… • What do you have to offer and what are you capable of? • What type of position/company are you interested in? • What are your goals? 2. Start talking to people. © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 8. What is Networking? 5%-15% 10%-20% 5%-15% WHO Are You? WHO Are You? 1. Begin by telling people you are looking for “Ideas and Advice.” 2. Ask if they know of anyone looking for anyone like themselves. 3. Ask what worked for them when they were looking for a job. 4. 25 connections before you land an interview © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 9. What is Networking? 5%-15% 10%-20% 5%-15% • People who want to begin dialogues with people who can be of help to their career search – Recent graduates looking for employment – Students looking to gather information on potential careers – Students looking for seasonal work or internships • People who want to build relationships with others in similar fields or industries to gain knowledge • People looking to build their businesses © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices BENEFICIA L TO:
- 10. What is Networking? © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 11. What is Networking? © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 12. How to Keep Track http://www.post.edu/careerservices/js-strategy.shtml © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 13. How to Keep Track http://www.post.edu/careerservices/js-strategy.shtml © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 14. How to Keep Track • Family • Friends • Employers • Classmates • Teachers • Everyone • Companies • Dates • Positions you applied for • Who you spoke with • Contact information • Websites Who You SpeakWith Where You Applied © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 15. The ElevatorPitch Always have yourElevator Speech ready!! http://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=qtAwGIu7qhw © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 16. The ElevatorPitch • Answer the questions: Who, What, Why, and Goal • Give a few details to create conversation • You must convey passion • Leave people with something to remember © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 17. ElevatorPitch © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 18. ElevatorPitch Answerthese questions… WHO • Keep it short • What would you most want the listener to remember about you? © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 19. ElevatorPitch Answerthese questions… WHAT • This is your value phrased as a key result or impact • Use this to show the listener how you can add value by working for their company. • This is your “tag line” © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 20. Elevator Pitch Answerthese questions… WHY • What are your unique benefits? • Why should they want to hire/listen to you? Describe why you are uniqueDescribe why you are unique © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 21. ElevatorPitch Answerthese questions… WHY • Describe your immediate goals • Goals should be well thought out, defined, and realistic • Include your time frame • This final step should convey what it is you want from the listener Describe yourgoalDescribe yourgoal © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 22. ElevatorPitch Examples This is what you DON’T want to do. http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=4ytYZUN_ArE Keep watching and learn what you SHOULDdo. © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 23. ElevatorPitch • Avoid jargon or trendy buzzwords • Be memorable – tell a story • Make them want to ask you questions • Be approachable • Firm handshake • Ask for the next step © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 24. Personal Video As part of your “personal brand” • Look professional • Between 60 and 90 seconds • Area behind you must be appropriate • No editing glitches • Connect to Optimal Resume, Linkedin, personal resume, etc. • Contains no “ums,” “ah’s,” “you know,” etc. © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 25. Personal Video Examples… • http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=DyG0JxeaUq8 • http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=4WEQtgnBu0I © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 26. We Discussed… Networking & ElevatorPitch 1. What is networking? 2. How to keep track 3. Elevatorpitch 4. Personal video © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 27. Contest • Elevator Pitch Contest – Open to all undergraduatestudents – Must be submitted as a video file or YouTube link – Length should be no longer than 60 seconds • Deadline is Thursday, April 2nd at Noon • For an entry form and rules, contact Debra Manente at Dmanente@Post.edu You could win a beautiful leather portfolio with Post University printed on the cover. © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices
- 28. CareerServices Can Help With… • Resume writing • Letter writing • Effective interviewing • Job search strategies should you want: • Paid work • Non-paid internship • Winter or Summer employment © Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723, www.post.edu/careerservices