A short presentation on Networking.

1. The Power of Networking --Bobby Umar

2. Introduction Why Network? Networking is Not… Types of Contacts Top Ten Tips 1 2 3 4 5

3. Uncover opportunities Get better interviews Enhance credibility Less competitive situation Gather valuable information Key Take-away: Nothing to lose and everything to gain 1 2 3 4 5

4. Studies have shown that using strategic connections has a higher probability of paying off Easier to obtain meetings Informal meetings: more relaxed and two-way Not about jobs: get info and referrals The key to unadvertised positions Less people use this approach! Where do you want to spend your time? Key Take-away: 1 2 3 4 5

5. 1 Asking for a job! Chance of availability is small anyway Even people you know will shy away Take, take, take Exchange information “ The making of contacts and trading information, as for career advancement”, -- Webster’s Dictionary Use to build a network and get solid referrals Key Take-away: 1 a b 2 a

9. Develop a plan Be open minded Treat everyone as equals Choose people based on information, not position Don’t be afraid to ask! 1 2 3 4 5

10. Don’t waste your resources Give without expectation Do say “thank you” Be committed and realistic Anywhere, Anytime, Anyone 6 7 8 9 10

11. Bobby Umar President, Raeallan [email_address] 416-838-2526 www.raeallan.com Twitter: “raehanbobby” “ Caring + Communication = Connection”