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Networking for Success

Networking for Success. Tyrone Sessom. Importance of Networking. Networking will expose you to the largest number of job leads in the shortest length of time 75-80% of jobs never get advertised Building helpful professional relationships Establishing a pool of resources and outlets

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Networking for Success

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  1. Networking for Success Tyrone Sessom

  2. Importance of Networking • Networking will expose you to the largest number of job leads in the shortest length of time • 75-80% of jobs never get advertised • Building helpful professional relationships • Establishing a pool of resources and outlets • References!

  3. Building a Network Things you can do while in college • Volunteerism • Internships/co-ops • Business Events • Activities/Organizations • Professional Associations

  4. Volunteerism • Helping in an after school program • Working with the senior citizens in your neighborhood • Organizing activities for children • Grassroots program in you community • Joining local organizations • Contacting your local Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, hospital or school to find out ways to help.

  5. Internships/Co-ops • Internships and Co-ops provide students the opportunity to discuss career-related issues with real professionals • Blend theory and practice during work on training assignments related to their field of study

  6. Business Events • Career Fairs • Seminars/Workshops • Conferences • Business Socials • Community Meetings • Award Events • Luncheons/Dinners

  7. Activities/Organizations • Campus Involvement • Student Social Organizations • Fraternities & Sororities • Clubs • Community Services Past behavior is the best single predictor of future behavior. You will be evaluated on your past behaviors and accomplishments.

  8. Professional Associations • Surrounding yourself with people that are driven to succeed is important • Enthusiasm is Contagious! • “Its not always what you know…”

  9. The Benefits of Networking

  10. New Career Center Website! http://career.indstate.edu

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