Networking for a Lifetime_2013
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The document provides guidance on networking for career development. It discusses networking basics such as defining networking, becoming a strong networker, and reversing the situation without networking. It covers why, how, when to network, types of networking including actual networking and social networking. Studies show the importance of online reputation and privacy. The bottom line is to connect, mingle, ask, help, follow up, and build relationships through various networking platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook groups.
![Actual Networking! A few tips…
Arrive early at a venue
Volunteer work - you have a
more defined role
Behave with respect to all
people (you NEVER know who
happens to be in front of you)
Follow up - if you don’t … you
are not networking
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[Devora Zack on effective networking]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/networkingforalifetime15-02-13final-130215042551-phpapp01/85/Networking-for-a-Lifetime_2013-28-320.jpg)
Networking for a Lifetime_2013
- 1. NETWORKING FOR A LIFETIME
- 3. A few words about us… ΣΑΚΑ – founded in 1931 Career Development Office Launch – September 2012 Almost 5 months active now Updated CVs are landing, one to one meetings in our daily agenda, 9 placements already, over 80 CVs sent to companies, more than 40 interviews arranged Our mission is to actively connect our alumni to the market for synergies and other job opportunities
- 4. CONTENTS Why Types of Networking How Networking Basics When & more
- 6. Defining Networking… In the world of computers, networking is the practice of linking two or more computing devices together for the purpose of sharing data Networks are built with a mix of computer hardware and computer software
- 7. Defining Networking… Building meaningful, lasting, mutually beneficial relationships, with one person at a time Building your social capital Truly connecting with other people – actively building relationships
- 8. Defining Networking… Being purposeful Being yourself / authentic Thinking of ‘what you can do for the other person’ – not just asking for a favor or a job Show you care – ask them about their business and read about them Following up on your NW contacts = No1 priority
- 9. Becoming a Strong Networker Follow up on Have a positive attitude- referrals become a magnet Be enthusiastic and Be trustworthy – give motivated/driven – valuable and solid a best selling quality info&referrals Possess good listening skills & learn
- 10. Becoming a Strong Networker Always network Thank people- (never off duty) express gratitude Be sincere and Enjoy helping others- convey this/give your sharing info&tips undivided attention Work on your net (=network), manage contacts & organize info and e mail accounts
- 11. Reverse situation Drained business opportunities (either for hiring or for cooperating with other companies) CV sending or giving hand by hand – no talking involved! Individualized business community Everything through traditional mailing (internet = a bad ‘net’ word) Meetings / associations would only have a social character if any
- 12. Reverse situation Losing connectivity- Unnatural or difficult who is connected to happen… to whom, Connecting & networking for ephemeral or lifelong, = casual or intense, endemic in human nature personal or anonymous to happen and expand/ reasons develop NOT networking would mean… no connection & no contagion (Nicholas Christakis & James Fowler, in ‘Connected’)
- 13. Networking naturally Humans deliberately make and remake their social networks all the time. Hells Angels, Jehovah’s witnesses, drug addicts, coffee drinkers, Democrats, Republicans, stamp collectors, cyclists or bungee jumpers The truth is that we seek out those people who share our interests, histories, and dreams (Birds of a feather flock together)
- 14. Networking naturally Job seekers? Job providers/ hunters? Executive clubs? Family ties, friends, coworkers and neighbors (common networks to analyze) Other social ties and networks (e.g. health networks (cancer patients), professional ties (ex P&G executives), students of the same university or school (ALBA alumni, HAEF alumni) Let’s share other networks which come to mind… to see how natural this is to form
- 15. WHY – HOW – WHEN & SOCIAL NETWORKING STUDIES
- 16. WHY Network Because it is… NATURAL FUN USEFUL FOR A LIFETIME
- 17. WHY Network Searching for a job versus searching for building relationships Short term versus long term goal Better don’t just NETWORK when you are searching for a JOB NETWORK non stop and not with only one target in mind – not only to ask for a job but to GIVE out things
- 18. WHY not Network
- 19. Networking for job hunting should be our No1 priority Let us see why…
- 20. A few words on our market For every job ad, more than 500 CVs Many people still believe that job search is only about… sending our CV applying to a job ad
- 21. The opportunities iceberg What counts is what is not clearly visible The visible part = ads, announcements of jobs The invisible part = opportunities unexplored Less competition rests with unexplored opportunities CUSTOMIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
- 22. HOW to Network Socialize with measure – excess is overwhelming the overwhelmed (danger of becoming ‘μαϊντανός’) Use social and actual networking in combination – danger of developing an anti-social behavior if you just socially network Make sure you belong in some associations (professional or social), and even strive to create one
- 23. HOW to Network Professional contacts Organization Professional s ME Experts Personal contacts
- 24. HOW to Network Make a list of your contacts Start from your CLOSE move gradually to your FAR contacts Professional contacts (ex colleagues, employers, supervisors, clients, providers), Personal contacts (friends, relatives, neighbors, acquaintances) Organizations (Associations, unions, chamber of commerce, sports teams, clubs, schools), Professional experts (Accountant, Lawyer, Insurance agent, Banker, Doctor, Shop owner, Local politician)
- 25. WHEN to Network Networking should not have time or space limits •Network at work – and for your work •Network at home and for your personal goals •Network while doing daily – routine things (shopping, sporting, eating out, etc.) •Network at parties, associations, social gatherings NETWORKING IS ABOUT MEETING NEW PEOPLE AND ESTABLISHING NEW AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
- 26. Hiring? Long term Business relationships? Deals? Other?
- 27. TYPES OF NETWORKING & MORE
- 28. Actual Networking! A few tips… Arrive early at a venue Volunteer work - you have a more defined role Behave with respect to all people (you NEVER know who happens to be in front of you) Follow up - if you don’t … you are not networking http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=wM6ZBLMLd7s&feature=endscreen [Devora Zack on effective networking]
- 29. Social Networking - A Useful Tool How to find a job by building a social identity: Connect with Employers of choice, Recruiting Agencies, Universities, and highly networked people/individuals with huge networks and the willingness to share opportunities! Have you seen how many recruitment agencies now appear and share job opportunities with their followers? For Greece & Abroad? You can create a professional page @ FB – and build your PB Create a compelling account, join & create groups, mingle, endorse meaningfully, message/connect with recruiters with a purposeful message
- 30. LinkedIn Constantly reaching out to its members with meaningful points 200 million members as we speak
- 32. They are engaging They are following up They are selling They constantly appear with messages to become top of mind They change/improve their interface They strive!
- 34. Studies and Findings Microsoft conducted a study on privacy: HR Of U.S. recruiters and professionals surveyed, 70% say they have rejected candidates based on information they found online Though not as frequently, respondents from the U.K. and Germany report the same trend
- 35. Studies and Findings Microsoft conducted a study on privacy: Positive online reputations matter. Among U.S. recruiters and HR professionals surveyed, 85% say that positive online reputation influences their hiring decisions at least to some extent Try not to create an online reputation that will give an argument to your future employers NOT to hire you
- 36. Studies and Findings Tip of advise: Use alerts to notify you about comments/data on your name Use a dual identity
- 37. Use Social media wisely!
- 39. Is that the way you wish to network through Social Media? Keep some things out of the net Manage your personal image Network responsibly
- 40. Studies and Findings University studies in the US find FB, YouTube and Twitter (up to 96%FB) to be most popular in use, and LinkedIn less popular (10% and less) Among Liberal Arts majors, MySpace had the highest percentage of users Students from the business school had the highest percentage of users of blogs, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- 41. Bottom line •Connect •Mingle •Ask •Help •Follow up •Build relationships •Come back with more •Engage NETWORK
- 42. Remember to feel good and reach out
- 43. Twitter account: CDOnews Linkedin Group: Athens College Alumni Facebook Group: Cdo SAKA (Primary Group: ΣΑΚΑ ΣΥΛΛΟΓΟΣ ΑΠΟΦΟΙΤΩΝ ΚΟΛΛΕΓΙΟΥ ΑΘΗΝΩΝ)