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Networking 101: In-person and Online Career Development

Learn the art of networking in both in-person and online settings. Develop strong connections, engage with others, and enhance your career opportunities. Find tips, do's and don'ts, and strategies to build your professional network.

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Networking 101: In-person and Online Career Development

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  1. Networking 101:In person and online Student Career Development Business Administration 036 (740) 351-3027 Careers@shawnee.edu

  2. What is Networking? • The act of meeting new people in a business or social context • Developing strong connections and relationships with others within your career area • It’s being engaged and engaging with others

  3. “Selling” Yourself vs. Networking SELLING NETWORKING Conversation + interest = exchange of information Two-way street: “What can we do for each other?” It takes time to build credibility + trust • Saying “Hi” and passing out business cards • One-way street: “I want to tell you all about me!” • Does not include any follow up

  4. Networking In-Person • Mentally prepare: What’s the plan? • Have a 60-second “elevator speech” or “pitch” ready

  5. Networking Online http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58YaQQYmmpo • You are your profile • Take it all in before you type • Establish yourself in the community

  6. Networking Do’s • Join a professional organization • Volunteer • Find a mentor • Organize and maintain your contacts • Ask for informational interviews • Keep networking

  7. Networking Don’ts • Forget your resume or networking cards • Be afraid to ask for help • Think that networking happens only at “events” • Neglect to thank everyone who has been helpful

  8. Tips for New Contacts • Be the first to make follow-up contact • Choose your method of contact wisely • Keep the person that referred you in the loop

  9. Tips for Existing Contacts • Send Updates: How are things are going • Be Interesting: Articles, videos, etc. • Provide Help: Referral, volunteers, info

  10. Freshman Year • Participate in organizations and activities • Get to know your… • University faculty/staff • Fellow students • Alumni • Get an “adult” email address

  11. Sophomore Year • Create a resume • Explore internship opportunities • Join student/professional organizations • Order networking cards

  12. Junior Year • Make a list of companies you’d like to work for • Create a list of potential networking contacts • Conduct informational interviews • Join online discussion groups

  13. Senior Year • Decide where you want to live after graduation • Investigate professional organizations • Explore Career Development workshops and opportunities • “Work” your contacts

  14. After Graduation • Join your university’s Alumni Association • SSU Alumni Page • Keep in touch with classmates

  15. Today’s challenge…. • Choose at least three to follow-up this week • Put one thing you learned today into action

  16. Quiz • Complete this online quiz by clicking on the link & answering the questions • There will be weeks during the semester where we send emails about a drawing for having the quiz completed by a certain date • https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=IFyHJnWyD0WMgACyQ421GztZCWXX7PRKk4oe8BUmKAJUN1JWNjlSSjZRMzk2QlFNOEJBNVVEUTU4WS4u

  17. Contact Office of Student Career Development Business Admin 036 (740) 351-3027 Careers@shawnee.edu

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