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Getting The Most Out Of Networking: Helpful hints to separate yourself from the pack

Getting The Most Out Of Networking: Helpful hints to separate yourself from the pack. By: Jayme Kahne & Matthew Norton. Brand Yourself

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Getting The Most Out Of Networking: Helpful hints to separate yourself from the pack

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  1. Getting The Most Out Of Networking: Helpful hints to separate yourself from the pack By: Jayme Kahne & Matthew Norton

  2. Brand Yourself Similarities amongst all social media sites (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc..) cover letters, and resumes highlighting key words that correspond to your perspective field.

  3. College Business Card www.linkedin.com/in/mnorton

  4. #fslmedia@MatthewNortonJr&@jaymekathryn

  5. You don’t need to know the most people, just the right people

  6. Going Beyond the Industry • Project Management • Project Controls • Finance • Operations • Engineering • Administrative Functions

  7. Don’t dismiss anyone as irrelevant.

  8. Don’t Be “That Guy/Girl” • Easy on the Drinks.. Know your limit ahead of time • Don’t participate in too many activities you haven’t tried before • Remember you’re not the coolest person in the room.

  9. Follow Up Quickly • Don’t Play Hard to Get • Key to maintaining a working relationship keep in touch • Examples: • “Nice to Meet you at the FSLC. I really enjoyed your presentation on Beryllium in the Workplace.” • FWD: Fall Protection for Mechanic Shops.. “I remembered when speaking to you at the FSLC you mentioned you were looking for something you mechanics could use while working on tractor trailers. Thought this maybe useful. Ciao”

  10. Professional Communication • Written, Oral, Visual, Digital • Every interaction with a professional or potential employer should be conducted in a professional manner. • Ask yourself… Could what I am doing now affect how I am viewed as a professional?

  11. Develop the habit of introducing people.

  12. Nurture your current network.

  13. Remember Names • Write identifiers on the back of their card. • Say their name at least three times • Introduction • During conversation • Nice to Meet You ____ • Mentally outline the first initial of their name on their forehead • Name Game

  14. Questions

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