Career Networking
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- 2. Networking Where does Networking fit in the total picture of your JOB SEARCH????? Check Job Search Program List
- 3. Networking • Retired or About to be Retired • What’s Next • Job Target HOW………….
- 4. Networking Know Thyself………….. • Check your last resume, cover letter, portfolio… • What kinds of work have you done? • What are your skills? • What are your strengths and weaknesses? • List ASSETS you are bringing to the job.
- 5. Networking Finding a job can be challenging Remember there are always opportunities Traditional methods: Classifieds or Employment Agencies 75% to 95% of jobs are hidden Networking – developing relationships, talk to people around you Networking is fun and rewarding HAVE A PLAN!!!!!!!!!! WRITE DOWN YOUR GOALS!!!!!!!!!!!
- 7. NETWORKING Formal • Professional Sites • Career Search Specialists • Association Meetings • Job Search Forums • Job Search and Career Networking • Linked-In, Facebook…
- 8. NETWORKING Informal • Parties • Holiday Occasions • Friends • Acquaintances • Email • Phone
- 9. HOW of NETWORKING • Contacts Level 1 and 2 • Methods • Follow-up
- 10. Who Do You Know?????? Level 1 Contacts Friends, Family, Neighbours, Clergy, Association Members, Teachers, Former Co-workers, Employers, Managers, Former Customers, Clients, Business Contacts, References, Acquaintances from Sports, Community, Social and Volunteer Groups, Hairdressers, Doctors, Dentists, Storekeepers……..
- 11. Who is Next??????????? Level 2 Contacts • People Level 1 Contacts have referred you to ……
- 12. Methods for NETWORKING Contacts……. • Person to Person • Cold Calls – Phone • Emails • Letters • Voice Mail
- 13. NETWORKING Everyone is a Potential Contact Know your Contacts • Contact Information • What person is like • What do I need to know before calling • What is the best way to call them • What is the best time to call them • What connection do you see • What should you ask • Can I use your name when I call
- 14. NETWORKING Have a Level 2 CONTACT…. ……..What’s NEXT? • What are your goals • Let them know you are looking for a job • Offer your resume • Ask for advice, information, leads • Can they give you a contact • Get inside information about company, • job, career field • Current and upcoming opportunities
- 15. Set up for NETWORKING Information Interviews… Job Shadow… Volunteer
- 16. NETWORKING Cold Calls • Have a quota for calls • Each time you call, it is easier • Give a brief introduction • Let them know why you are calling • Have a personal infomercial • Keep conversation brief • Be clear about how you will communicate from this point on • Ask for what you want (short meeting) • Don’t ask for a job • Make notes
- 17. NETWORKING Person to Person • Be polite and respectful • Dress comfortably and appropriately • Keep the conversation brief • Have a dozen good questions • Be prepared to talk about you and be interesting • Don’t forget the other person • Get names of two new contacts • Send a thank you note • + + + the items underlined under Cold Calls
- 18. NETWORKING Informational Interview • Career opportunities • Training requirements • Trends and future outlook • Job and work setting information • Physical demands of work • Typical day on the job • Work environment • Team or independent work
- 19. Preparation for NETWORKING Research Company/Employer/Contact • Website • Print Media • Contacts
- 20. Follow-up for NETWORKING • Phone call • Letter/Note • Email • Voice Mail
- 21. NETWORKING Always…… • Follow through with all referrals • Thank you notes for Referrers, Contacts and Interviewers • Have a pen • Have a business or contact card • Keep track of all contacts and the status of situation • Focus on building relationships • Evaluate your network • Take advantage of strong and weak ties • Maintain your network • REACH OUT TO YOUR NETWORK
- 22. NETWORKING REFERENCES Book(s) Canadian Hidden Job Market Directory, The, 7th edition Canada's best directory for finding the unadvertised jobs Sentor Media, Publisher Paperback/327pp 2008 SEN-324326 $29.95 Job Lists CareerJet http://www.careerjet.ca/ Job Book http://www.jobbook.com/ Job Search Forums http://forums.about.com/ab-jobsearch/ http://jobsearch.about.com/od/online careernetworking/Career_Social_Networking.htm Networking Letters http://jobsearch.about.com/od/samplenetworkingletters/a/types-of-networking-letters.htm