172 Network your way to a new job!
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The document outlines a networking strategy for job seekers, emphasizing the importance of connecting with others to enhance career opportunities. It provides step-by-step guidance on how to approach individuals for advice, engage in conversations at networking events, and follow up effectively. Key tips include sending thank you notes, asking for introductions, and preparing a concise personal pitch.
172 Network your way to a new job!
- 1. Network your way to a new job! Presenter: Sarela Bliman-Cohen, MSEE
- 2. Definition of Networking Interact with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one's career.
- 3. Goal of Networking Talk with as many people as possible, to increase the chance of meeting someone who knows of a company that may need someone with your skills.
- 6. Step by Step email the person and ask to meet for coffee. Provide a brief explanation for the meeting.
- 7. Email Example Dear Mike, How are you? I am reaching out to see if you would be open to meeting me for coffee at your convenience. I have decided to return to the workforce and would like to seek your advice on the steps I should take. Please let me know when you may be available. I look forward to catching up with you. Thanks, Sarela
- 8. Step by Step Pick a time and location that is convenient and set up an invite with location and phone numbers. Upon meeting, provide a quick background about yourself and ask for their assistance in connecting to people or companies of interest.
- 9. Sample Questions How long have you been with your company? What do you like about your role? What don’t you like about your role? What do you like about the industry?
- 10. Sample Questions For someone who has limited experience, what would be the best way to get into similar companies? Are there any particular skills that I should consider acquiring? Do you know of anyone else in your network that I should talk to? Would you be open to making an introduction?
- 11. Step by Step Ask your colleague to recommend 2-3 people that may be able to assist you. Send a thank you note and ask for introductions to the people mentioned. Send a brief paragraph about yourself that could be forwarded.
- 12. Thank You Note Example Mike, It was great meeting with you this past Tuesday. The information and suggestions you provided were very valuable, thank you! During our meeting you suggested that I talk with a couple of your colleagues (list the names and the companies you discussed). Here is a brief paragraph about myself you can forward:
- 13. Background Paragraph Product management executive with over 20 years of experience in the software industry. Effective leader with a proven record of building and managing successful product teams. Recognized for driving innovation, developing market strategy and accelerating growth. Strong technical background combined with business experience transforming market needs into successful products. LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/sarelabc
- 14. Group Networking
- 15. Step by Step Find professional events or meetups that interest you and attend them. Have your business cards handy and be ready to introduce yourself. Walk over to an individual or a group and introduce yourself. Give your name, your profession and what you are looking for. Engage in a brief conversation, find out where they work, why they attended the event and any other interesting facts.
- 16. Sample Questions What brings you to this event? Have you attended similar events in the past? What do you do? Where do you work? Give your elevator pitch
- 17. Step by Step Ask for positions and/or companies they may be aware of that may need people with your skill set. Keep the conversation brief. At the end, exchange business cards and suggest you connect on LinkedIn. On the back of the business card write down the event you attended so you can reference it when you ask that person to connect on LinkedIn. Then move on to the next person(s) and repeat. Your goal is to meet 2-3 new people at each event.
- 18. How to Disengage Excuse yourself by having to grab something to eat or drink or any reasonable excuse.
- 20. Where to Find Events Meetups Professional associations LinkedIn groups Eventbrite
- 21. www.meetup.com
- 23. LinkedIn Groups