Networking is not
A one way street
o Need value both ways
Random effort
o Before you start need a clear idea of what you hope achieve
A one time event
o Need to stay in touch with people over time
Result driven
o Takes time and effort
networking is
- Is the process of building and maintaining professional relationships with other individuals or groups to exchange information, or support that can help advance your career and professional goal
goal of networking
o Advice, support, referrals, information, and opportunities
where can you network?
anywhere
Outbound vs Inbound Networking
Outbound
o “Do you know anyone who works in marketing at company ABC/Person x
o Begins with people you already know, works outward through contacts and referrals
Inbound
o “Who do I need to connect with to create a connection/network in field of marketing/company ABC/person X”
o Reaching directly into a different network to get to a person or organization more quickly
elevstor conversation components
- What type of work you are looking for
- What is your career goal
- What else have you accomplished so far to meet that goal
- What else do you need to attain that goal
- What do you know about the organization
- What value can you bring to the organization/ opportunity
- What is your call to action
first impressions are formed in
1/10th of a second
55% of first impression is determined by
appearance and body language
percent of first impression based on what you actually say
7%
33% of hiring manager know they want to hire someone within in how many seconds
90 seconds
what should you do before networking event
- Research the event
- Research organization
- Get to know the crowd “have a goal”
- Prepare your portfolio (ex: copies of your resume, business cards, pen
