Guide to Better Networking
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The document outlines strategies for effective professional networking, particularly for financial advisors seeking job opportunities. Key recommendations include having a supply of business cards, volunteering to showcase skills, creating an impactful elevator speech, and networking with a diverse range of individuals, not just industry-specific contacts. It emphasizes the importance of being prepared to network at all times and suggests reaching out to specialized recruiters for job placements.
Guide to Better Networking
- 2. Professional networking is one of the best ways to find the finance industry recruiter who can get you introduced to your next employer.
- 3. The problem is that being a financial advisor does not exactly set you up to have great networking skills.
- 4. But if you put some time into learning how to network with large groups of people, then you can help your job hunt and can build a larger customer base as well.
- 5. Always Have Business Cards
- 6. Going into a networking event without business cards is like going into the event naked.
- 7. You need to invest in professional business cards that have all of your pertinent contact information on them.
- 8. It would also help to have a few of your qualifications printed on the back of each card as well.
- 9. The more people know about you, the more likely they are to contact you.
- 11. One of the best ways to network in the financial advisor field is to show off your talents to people who can help you to find work.
- 12. There are several local charitable organizations that could use good financial professionals and you will find that volunteering will put you in contact with many people who can help your career.
- 13. Have An Elevator Speech
- 14. An elevator speech is a two-sentence description of your skill set and your career goals.
- 15. It can take some time to write a good elevator speech, but it can be invaluable when you are networking.
- 16. As you are meeting people for the first time, your two- sentence elevator speech will be the perfect way for you to let them know what you do and get them interested in your services.
- 17. Networking Does Not Have A Schedule
- 18. One of the most important things to remember about good networking is that there is no schedule to follow.
- 19. Whenever you are out in public, you should try to dress professionally, act professionally, and have your business cards ready to hand out.
- 20. You could be in a social setting and find yourself face-to-face with a finance industry recruiter who is interested in your skill set.
- 22. One of the myths about good networking is that financial professionals should only network with other financial professionals to find the best opportunities.
- 23. Nothing could be further from the truth.
- 24. Good professionals talk to people from any industry and gather the largest network they possibly can.
- 25. If you want your networking to be successful, then never limit yourself to any particular type of contact.
- 26. Be prepared to talk to anyone who shows an interest in you and your skills.
- 27. Planning to apply for a new job?
- 28. Speak with the experienced financial advisor recruiters of Willis Consulting Inc.
- 29. They can help you land the position you want.
- 30. See our open positions at www.willis-consulting.com