Palatine Library Networking Presentation
- 1. Networking Jerry Aurigemma December 8, 2014 Palatine Public Library
- 2. Agenda o Jerry Aurigemma o Networking Strategies o Types of Networking Meetings o Networking Guidelines o Handbill o Elevator Speech
- 3. Jerry Aurigemma o Retired Sales & Marketing Executive o Co-Founder, St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry o Coordinator, Holy Family Job Support Group o Moderator, St. Hubert & Holy Family Job Boards o Job Search Adviser, Palatine Opportunity Center
- 4. Networking Strategies o Networking is usually the best way for an individual to find a job. o It takes time so you want to build it before you need it o Get an easy-to-remember email address o Prepare a Handbill
- 5. Networking Strategies o Prepare an elevator speech/pitch o Build a recommendation-filled LinkedIn profile o Become a LiON, a LinkedIn Open Networker. “500+” o Be active on LinkedIn Answers and LinkedIn Groups related to your profession
- 6. Networking Strategies o Sign up to Twitter. o Carry business cards with your contact information o Ask for referrals when handing over business cards o Join real-world business networks and chambers of commerce
- 7. Networking Strategies o Become a member of professional associations o Go to industry conferences, and make time to meet people o Join a job search support club o Volunteer
- 8. Networking Strategies o Join a gym o Get a career and/or job search coach o Find a mentor or mentoring community o Do informational interviews o Email friends and family o Always follow-up o Use thank you notes
- 9. Types of Networking Meetings o Informal Networking o Formal Networking
- 10. Informal Networking Striking up a conversation with someone on a plane, in the supermarket, at the library Meeting someone at a family gathering, party, or community event can lead to unexpected job opportunities It’s alright to mention in casual conversation that you are seeking employment You never know who you might meet that can help you with your job search
- 11. Formal Networking Great way to connect with those in your industry or career field Attend business social events, professional association meetings, or alumni events Exchange business cards, and jot down notes on the cards about those you meet to help you remember important details If you are uncomfortable approaching new people on your own, take a friend or colleague along to the event and introduce each other
- 12. Networking Guidelines Be respectful & mindful of your contact’s time by being prepared & concise in conversation Research your contacts before meeting or reaching out to them. Use LinkedIn Follow-up on leads and referrals immediately and keep your contact informed of your progress Respect your contact’s privacy and always ask permission to use their name with a referral •
- 13. Networking Guidelines Send a written note, email or quick phone call thanking for their time, advice, referral, etc. Keep a list handy of your strengths and accomplishments so your prepared to respond Keep a record of your contacts with the outcome/next steps Stay open to fate; you never know when a chance meeting will turn into an opportunity
- 14. Handbill A handbill is part resume and part “what you can do for me” one-page request Its purpose is to help you find targeted contacts through others Your resume tells where you have been, but your Handbill tells where you want to go Write your handbill like you are giving it to someone who is not in your industry. This way you are forced to be specific.
- 15. What is Included in a Handbill? What kind of work you want to do How you are qualified to do that work Specific target contact requests
- 16. When/Why Do You Use a Handbill? If you are meeting with someone in the hopes that they can connect you to your next job When attending job clubs and other job seeker support groups--copies for each attendee When you do other networking that is heavily focused on getting more contacts
- 18. Elevator Speech An elevator speech or pitch is a brief summary used to quickly define a person, service, product, etc. Let’s review how to write an elevator speech (Handout 2)
- 19. THANK YOU AND I WISH YOU GOOD AND SUCCESSFUL NETWORKING JERRY A. AURIGEMMA 224-484-8709 javita1944@sbcglobal.net