Pay It Forward Networking For Experienced Professsionals
- 1. Pay It Forward Networking for Experienced ProfesssionalsBy Richard Krebs
- 2. Listening to someone else’s objectivesUnderstanding how you can help (Be open and creative) Helping the other person present themselvesReaching into your network and opening doors of opportunityChecking in with the other person and hold them accountable for their To Do items and how they dealt with your networkUnderstanding what worked and what didn’t work…Being there when they have success… or a bad dayWhen someone helps you:Say “Thank You” and keep them informed of your progressHelp them when and if you canPay It Forward Means…
- 3. What is said at a networking meeting – stays at a networking meetingAsk the person for permission to speak about an earlier conversation to someone new FirstAsk before sharing someone’s contact informationSay hello in public – but be careful, The person behind them may be their boss or potential bossBe Careful…
- 4. Know yourself well (dig deep)Be able to tell someone who you are (quickly)Know your own credentialsKnow what your perfect job looks likeAnd what you do not want to doBefore You Can Help…
- 5. Gives you connections Potentially helps your understanding and perspectiveHelps you know what you like and don’t likeEnables you to share your experiences and contactsProvides a foundation to grow.. So get busy growingWhat You Have Done…
- 6. Grow yourself…Join a group and be activeTake a class in something…Learn or master a new skill or applicationUnderstand you are not in control of your life but must be ready for the changes that will inevitably come…Be specific in want you want (easier for others to help you and describe you to their connections)Share opportunities you learn about but don’t want for some reasonHelp someone else grow, connect and be successfulThey will always remember you and what you did…They generally return the favor 10 fold over time…The Best Way To Help Yourself…
- 7. Finding a job is a full time product “Sales” job Make sure you have “Sales Skills”You are the productSpend no more than 1 hour a day on the InternetTalk to at least three new people - everyday78% of all new job hires come from networkingCall someone in your network you haven’t talk to in over three monthsCompliment at least new one person for somethingLook for connections or alignment in new conversationsFind time to have fun and take care of your healthEmployers hire “Attitude First” (people they want to work with)Foster your integrity!How To Spend Your Day – Everyday
- 8. Listen, listen and listenThe only acceptable excuse for not being on time is because you are earlyDon’t judge people by their looks but by their actionsAlign yourself to someone else’s pain…But maintain and share a positive attitudeBring value to the other personDeliver items with a handshake whenever you canMaintain the highest level of integrity – it is your wordWhen someone helps you:Say “Thank You” and keep them informed of your progressHelp them when and if you canKey Sales Skills