MailCom 2011 Networking 101: Get Connected ... Stay Connected!
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This document provides an overview of a networking course titled "Networking 101: Get Connected...Stay Connected". The course covers the basics of networking including definitions of networking and what a network is. It discusses who can network, why people network, where and when networking can occur, and how to network both in person and online. Techniques for building a career network such as joining organizations and attending events are also outlined. The presentation is scheduled for a specific date and will be presented by two individuals from office business services companies.
MailCom 2011 Networking 101: Get Connected ... Stay Connected!
- 1. Course #: PD 382 Title: Networking 101: Get Connected…Stay Connected Scheduled For: Wednesday, Round 8, 9:30-1030 am Presented By: William L. Ware, CMDSM Oce Business Services James P. Mullan, CMDSM Oce Business Services
- 2. Networking 101 1. What is networking? 2. Who can network? 3. Why network? 4. Where do you network? 5. When do you network? 6. How do you network?
- 3. What is networking? Networking is the art of building and maintaining connections for shared positive outcomes. Real networking is connecting. Connect – to become joined; to have or establish a rapport.
- 4. What is a network? Usually, an informally connected group or association of persons. These associations can be personal relationships with friends, family, and others you meet in an informal gathering. They can be business relationships you develop with vendors, customers, supervisors, subordinates, co-workers, peers, and competitors you encounter during the course of your career.
- 5. Who can network? Anyone can network. Networking is something that anyone and everyone can learn. Networking is something that anyone and everyone should learn.
- 6. Who can network? Introverts Inner directed Think to talk Energize alone Enjoy few stimuli Need concentration Focus on thoughts and ideas Prefer one-on-one discussion Value privacy Extroverts Outer directed Talk to think Energize with others Enjoy simultaneous stimuli Need diversions Focus on people and events Prefer group discussions Value public sharing
- 7. Why network? Networking allows you to Find a new job Achieve a promotion Make a new professional contact Make a new personal contact Improve the world Expand your influence achieve your potential. Sell a product or service Write a book Seal a deal Improve collaboration Build a reputation Achieve your dream Grow a business Etc., etc.
- 8. Where do you network? Work Conferences and trade shows Training sessions Career and job fairs Social situations Online - the Internet Everywhere!
- 9. When do you network? All the time With anyone and everyone Anywhere and everywhere
- 10. How do you network? Positive attitude Visual contact Seek common ground Be interested, not interesting Be polite Follow-up
- 11. How do you network… …using the Internet? Advantages Disadvantages Discussion Boards Social Networking sites LinkedIn, facebook, twitter , Mailing Lists Networking Netiquette
- 12. Techniques To Build and Expand Your Career Network 1. Ask members of your current network for referrals. 2. Join professional or trade organizations. 3. Attend professional or trade meetings, shows, etc. 4. Volunteer 5. Attend networking events
- 13. Techniques To Build and Expand Your Career Network 6. Contact former professors, college alumni association, and career services office. 7. Join or ramp up your activities on social and professional networking sites. 8. Join or start a job club. 9. Conduct informational interviews. 10. Contact former co-workers, vendors, customers, clients, and peers.
- 14. Networking 101 Questions ? William L. Ware --- James P. Mullan Comments ? Thank You
- 15. Contact Information William L. Ware , CMDSM Senior Site Manager Oce Business Services, Inc. Time Inc. 1271 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 212-522-9258 office 212-522-1249 fax E-mail – mailroom@timeinc.com James P. Mullan , CMDSM National Operations Manager Oce Business Services, Inc. Chubb & Son 15 Mountain View Road Warren, NJ 07059 908-903-2869 office 201-779-9355 cell 908-903-2027 fax E-mail – jmullan@chubb.com