This document discusses the importance of networking and provides tips for how to network effectively. It defines networking as cultivating productive relationships for employment or business purposes. The key reasons for networking are to leverage others' positions, access their information, and use their connections. The document recommends having a clear plan and goal for networking, developing a personal brand, avoiding bad networking habits, establishing an online presence, and keeping networking conversations brief.

1. Networking Basics
a Kady ‘s perspective to Networking

2. net.work.ing
[ noun ]
: the exchange of information or services
among individuals, groups, or institutions;
specifically : the cultivation of productive
relationships for employment or
business

3. Why?

4. Because
you
need
something

5. 3 reasons for networking:
1. Their POSITION
2. The INFORMATION they can provide
3. The CONNECTIONS they can offer

6. How?
# 1. You need a plan !

9. # 2.
Define
your
goal

10. #3.
Stick
to
your
goal

11. What’s your
30 second
pitch?

12. 4. Developing your Personal Brand
1. Personal image
2. Define relevance
3. Personality
-Values, goals, identity
4. Competencies
5. The Differentiator
 Be able to articulate what
you are looking for and how
others may help you

14. 7 Habits of Highly Horrible Networkers
- by Scott Ginsberg
1. Attitude
2. Dig Your Well WHEN You’re Thirsty
Book: by Harvey McKay
3. Sit with the Wrong Company
4. Unprofessional Information
5. Dealin’ the Deck
6. Small Talk is for Suckers
7. No follow-ups

15. … but I am shy

17. Wait..
There’s more!

18. Do you have an Online Presence?

19. •Polish Your Profile
•Include your picture
•Include your interest
•Proofread
•Connect
•Join Groups
•Start & Respond to
Discussions
•Provide Recommendations
•Solicit Recommendations

20. Simply put…
Be bright Be brief Be gone

21. Questions?
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