Networking for First Year College Students
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This document provides an overview of networking and how to effectively network. It defines networking as connecting with others to exchange information and develop contacts. The document notes that about 80% of jobs are found through networking and people gain private information, access to diverse skills, and influence through networking. It then provides tips for networking, including being prepared with questions, calibrating one's schedule, and following up with thank you notes. The document also addresses how introverts can network effectively and gives suggestions for informational interviews, job shadowing, etiquette, and follow up.
Networking for First Year College Students
- 2. Networking Definition: 1) Connect as, or operate, as a network 2) Interact with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one’s career https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EePcWVFtRCU
- 3. Why is this important? Almost 60% of Americans say they feel shy and unsure about what to say in a variety of business and social settings (The Shyness Institute, Stanford University) About 80% of all jobs are found thru networking (The New York Times, CareerBuilder.com and Contacts Count Research)
- 4. What’s in it for me? People gain three things through networking: 1) Private Information that is not found elsewhere 2) Access to diverse skill sets to help them get things done 3) Influence in wider arenas
- 5. Who are you? It takes about 6 conversations with someone before he or she knows who you are and has some idea of your character and competence 97% of people say they have trouble remembering names.
- 6. …but I’m an Introvert Introverts get their energy from being alone and feel drained in a crowd Be prepared to talk about who you are, what you are looking for, and the kind of help you are seeking. Have questions ready and consider writing them ahead of time Rehearse small talk or conversation starters Understand when you are your best – Recognize when you have more energy, because it takes more energy to be “on” Rate the likelihood of connecting (Return On Investment)
- 7. How Recognize it doesn’t have to be perfect Create your own events: May not prefer crowded bars so create your own event and invite others who may prefer the same Develop common ground with your connections Calibrate your schedule, Plan for some down time before and after Our excitement about our work comes across different, so it’s helpful to steer conversation towards our work and what we have accomplished Use thank you notes to clarify points
- 8. Ways to Find a Good Job Ways to find a good job What’s good about this What’s bad about this way Newspapers Internet Job Fairs Walk-In places Career Counselor Mailing Resumes Yellow Pages
- 9. Informational Interviews What Is it? 30 minute conversation with a person who is in a career you want to be in about what they do. You are the one asking questions and gathering information from them It is not you asking for a job, but it is a way to become familiar with those in this career field
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- 11. What’s scary about Informational Interviews? How and where to find someone to meet? Having a conversation with someone I may not have met before? What you may find out/learn about this career?
- 12. How can I find people to contact? Family friends Friends/Co-Workers of parents Professors and Staff on Campus Jobs4Cats (demo) LinkedIn (demo/share LinkedIn Tool) Sample dialogue asking for the Informational Interview
- 13. Sample Questions What do you like about this position? What do you NOT like about this position? Where do you think this career will be in 5 years? What are some important skills for this type of position? What is the average level of education for this position? What are the rewards for you in this career?
- 14. Job Shadowing What is it? How is it different from Informational Interview? How is it different from Internship? What is the benefit of it? Does it go on the resume?
- 15. Etiquette Be on time Respect the allotted time Offer to pay for the other person’s coffee Have a list of questions Do your homework so you don’t waste time on basic questions
- 16. Goals Research: learn about the organization, possible opportunities, career advise and ways you can be helpful to the other person Referrals: Ask for introductions to people at other organizations or resources to explore Resume feedback: Ask for them to review your resume to make sure it fits your target field, without asking for a job Be Remembered
- 17. Dreams, what’s your dream? Imagine that it’s 10 years from now. What would you like to be doing? Where will you live? What will you be known for? What will your life be like? Tell your partner and listen to their description of their life 10 years from now.
- 18. Follow Up Afterwards Send email saying thank you for your time and wisdom Keep in touch throughout your education and see how they are doing Ask to connect via LinkedIn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56fngopihOo
- 19. PACE Spring 2016 Events Resume Building Workshop Location: LBJSC 3-9.1 Date: April 7, 2016 Time: 3:30-4:30 Budgeting for Bobcats Location: LBJSC 3-9.1 Date: March 1, 2016 Time: 2:00-3:30 PM 3rd Annual Bobcat Etiquette Brunch Location: TBD Date: TBD Time: 9:30-11:00AM
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