Relates personal experiences, outlines the process of networking, and points out obvious places to start within the Carleton University.

1. meet Nicholas (me)

2. I think networking is important

3. here's why

4. when I was a student I went to a party

5. i met someone

6. we had a conversation

7. I got her contact information

8. I did a little research

9. I sent her an email following up

10. we had another conversation

11. she passed my CV along to one of her colleagues

12. I got interviewed

13. I got a job offer

14. I took the job and I followed up with my contact

15. I turned a conversation at a party into a job that put me through most of my undergrad

16. actually ... 8 of my last 9 jobs I got through my networks

17. in dollars, this probably represents over 90% of my lifetime income

18. early note of caution being a good networker isn't enough

19. You have to be able to deliver results

20. you need to deliver so other people can talk about the great job you do

21. no amount of networking can overcome poor performance

22. so that's why it is important to build momentum

23. so what is networking?

24. networking is requesting or providing leads and contacts

25. step 1: do your homework

26. step 2: make or ask for introductions

27. step 3: engage your new contacts in conversations

28. step 4: look for common interests and opportunities

29. step 5: maintain contact over the long haul

30. step 6: turn contacts into jobs

31. networking do's

32. do look professional

33. do be yourself

34. do be passionate

35. do be prepared

36. do respect the time of others

37. do show your gratitude

38. do use your judgment

39. do take risks

40. networking don'ts

41. don't force it

42. don't lie through your teeth

43. don't underestimate

44. don't apologize

45. don't spam

46. don't fear rejection

47. great tips – but you don't know anyone – right?

49. let me quickly point you in two obvious directions

50. low risk opportunity for online networking

51. I have 343 friends my wife has 120 friends we have 41 friends in common I have direct access 422 people

52. your low risk opportunity for face to face networking

53. Carleton University has 65 programs 2,000 professors 23,000 students

54. so, what are you waiting for? I just pointed you at 25,500 potential contacts

55. I said 25,500 potential contacts

56. now that I have told my story, explained the process, given you do's and don'ts, and pointed you in two low risk directions... ... do you have any questions?

57. my thanks to you! connect with me: thanks to the INTERNET for letting me borrow all the graphics for this presentation. [email_address] http://www.twitter/nickcharney http://tinyurl.com/6a9yuf http://www.cpsrenewal.ca