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Utilizing your personal network
- 1. Utilizing your PersonalNetwork Christine Kleckner & Sarah Loe Online Career Services Globe Education Network © 2010 Globe Education Network Use of Materials These training materials are provided by Globe Education Network (GEN) for use by its employees for internal training purposes only. These materials may not be disclosed outside of GEN without prior written permission from the GEN training department. GEN authorizes you to view, copy, and reproduce any of the materials contained herein for employees’ own internal training purposes, reference or review.
- 2. Different Ways toNetwork • Networking Events • Job Fairs • Job Clubs • Join Professional Organizations • Utilize the People You Know
- 3. Networking Events • Howto locate them ▫ Chamber of Commerce ▫ Online ▫ Local Workforce Center • What to expect • How to prepare ▫ Dress for Success ▫ Prepare your “pitch” ▫ Bring your business card ▫ Take notes!
- 4. Job Fairs • Howto locate them ▫ Local newspaper ▫ Online www.nationalcareerfairs.com ▫ Local Workforce Center • What to expect ▫ Multiple employers from a wide variety of companies • How to prepare ▫ Dress for Success ▫ Bring your resume ▫ Research the companies attending ▫ Develop your “60 second commercial”
- 5. Utilize the PeopleYou Know • Think about your current “Network” ▫ Friends ▫ Family ▫ Professional Acquaintances Current or previous supervisors or coworkers Individuals with whom you have volunteered and/or interned Educational acquaintances (professors, advisors, etc.)
- 6. Following Up • Rememberthat follow up is a MUST! • Ways to follow up with people in your network: ▫ Make the phone call or send an e-mail ▫ Schedule a follow up meeting ▫ Connect via social media ▫ Continue to “check-in” • Always continue to build your network!
- 7. Recommended Reading: “Networkingfor People Who Hate Networking” By Devora Zack • Serves as a guide to teach people how to network • Provides “tips and tricks” on the best networking strategies • Enforces the idea that anyone can learn how to network and can even enjoy it!
- 8. All services areprovided to Career Services students free of charge Career Services will… • Critique your career documents • Recommend ways to network • Interview preparation and practice • Assist you in finding job leads • Get your resume on the job board • Host career fairs
- 9. Questions? • Lesley Farnham-Director of Career Services (612)455-4753 lfarnham@msbcollege.edu • Christine Kleckner- Associate Director of Career Services (612) 455-4758 ckleckner@msbcollege.edu • Sarah Loe- Career Services Coordinator (612) 455-4780 sloe@msbcollege.edu • Svea Straus- Career Services Coordinator (612) 455-4749 sstraus@msbcollege.edu