Networking--2009
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1) The document discusses the importance of networking and provides tips for how to network effectively. 2) It shares the author's personal story of how networking led to 7 of his 9 jobs and over 99% of his lifetime income. 3) Key networking tips include doing your homework, making introductions, engaging in conversations to find common interests, maintaining long-term contacts, and turning contacts into resources.
Networking--2009
- 1. everything you always wanted to know about networking* *but were afraid to ask
- 2. Meet John (me)
- 3. I think networking is important
- 4. when I was in high school I was a nerd
- 5. at a game night I met someone
- 7. I got her contact information
- 9. she called one of her colleagues
- 11. I got a job offer
- 12. I took the job and followed up with my contact
- 13. I turned a conversation at a party into ajob that lasted through high school
- 14. actually… 7 of my 9 jobs I got through my networks
- 15. in dollars, this represents over 99% of my lifetime income
- 16. networking allows you to leverage your skills
- 17. Being a good networker is not enough
- 18. you have to be able to deliver results
- 19. you need to deliver so other people can talk about the great job you do
- 21. so that’s why it is important to build momentum
- 23. networking is requesting or providing leads and contacts
- 25. step 2: make or ask for introductions
- 26. step 3: engage your new contacts in conversations
- 27. step 4: interests and look for common opportunities
- 28. step 5: maintain contact over the long haul
- 29. step 6: turn contacts into resources
- 30. networking do’s
- 32. do be yourself
- 33. do be passionate
- 34. do be prepared
- 36. do respect the time of others
- 39. do take risks
- 40. networking don’ts
- 41. don’t force it
- 42. don’t lie through your teeth
- 44. don’t spam
- 46. great tips— but you don’t know anyone —right?
- 48. let me quickly point you in a couple directions inside the agency
- 49. inside your branch
- 54. in new channels
- 55. now shifting gears
- 56. social media outside the government
- 57. three unofficial and general considerations
- 60. don’t run your mouth
- 61. five things you just did 1—heard my story 2—learned about networking as a process 3—got some do’s and don’ts 4—got pointed in a couple of directions 5—discussed social networking one thing you are about to do: 1—ask questions
- 62. my thanks to you! connect with me: john.sporing@gmail.com copyright © 2009 John Sporing