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  1. Welcome! The training will begin shortly. If you’re experiencing technical difficulties please visit - noi12.co/OnyC98 to read frequently asked webinar tech questions.

  2. Inauguration, networking, job Fairs – Oh My! Presenters: Kayla Calkin, Beth Kelly, and Lucy Hall

  3. Introductions – Group (9 mins) • Networking tips – Kayla Calkin (10 mins) • Job fair strategies – Beth Kelly (10 mins) • Maximizing your time in D.C. – Lucy Hall (10 mins) • Questions from you – Group (~16 mins) • Thank you and wrap up – Nick (5 mins)

  4. Moderator: Nick Niles nicholasbniles@gmail.com @nicholasbniles

  5. Kayla Calkin Field Coordinator Planned Parenthood Federation of America

  6. Beth Kelly Work Forward Program Manager New Organizing Institute (NOI) Twitter: emkelly

  7. Lucy Hall Outreach Manager The Atlas Project | Democratic GAIN lhall@atlasproject.netwww.democraticgain.org

  8. Networking tips • Intro on Kayla • Meeting New people • Landing that Job • Resources

  9. Who is Kayla • Only ever hired through personal relationships • Wellesley Friendship  Hillary Organizer  SEIU Organizer  MA Legislative Aide  Fellowship at GW  Intern for Senator Shaheen  RFD for OFA  Field Coordinator Planned Parenthood Federation/Action Fund

  10. Meeting new people • Volunteer where you want to work • Volunteer with others who work where you want to work • Connect with University Alums • Go to events • Ask people out on coffee/drink/lunch dates • Be nice to everyone/Don’t burn bridges • Always give 100%

  11. Landing that job • Remember everyone in DC has been in your shoes at least once • Ask your friends and search your gmail, facebook, LinkedIn • Go to organizations’ events • Ask for help from someone who you also want to succeed • People = their organization

  12. Resources • Malcolm Gladwell: “Six Degrees of Lois Weisberg” • Your friends and family • Friends of friends • Your University Alumni network/s • Facebook, Linkedin, WIN, Democratic GAIN, Emily’s List Job bank, Work Forward

  13. Job fair strategies

  14. Before the Job Fair: Preparation and What to Bring • At the Job Fair: Making an Impression and the Most of Your Time • After the Job Fair: the Fun’s not over yet!

  15. How to Prepare and What to Bring • Do your research • Be sure you’re polished & no perfume/cologne! • Have resumes/a portfolio in a professional notebook • Know what you want • Prepare some questions • Story of Self

  16. At the Job Fair • The early bird really does get the worm! • Take time to REALLY talk to employers • Be strategic with your visits • You did the research, now use it! • Know your skills and how they match the organization and position • A firm handshake and eye contact go a long way

  17. After the Fair is over… • Follow up with a thank you note • Be timely • Handwritten is best

  18. Maximizing your time in D.C. • Be strategic about use of time, because just like in a campaign it is limited! • Planning Ahead • Use the web, i.e. Facebook and LinkedIn, to create a power map Credit: DFA Training Academy http://greenlining.org/resources/pdfs/PowerMapping.pdf

  19. Maximizing your time in D.C. • Planning Ahead • Seek people out, set up meetings • Informal • Informational • Be prepared • What you are looking for • compare job descriptions • What you have done • Accomplishment Statements • Business/calling cards

  20. Maximizing your time in D.C. • Around Town • Public transportation – helpful apps • NextBus • Capital Bike Share - http://www.capitalbikeshare.com/ • Food Trucks – good food • http://foodtruckfiesta.com/food-trucks-washington-dc/ • Event Listings • Idealist • Democratic GAIN • Link Tank • Other • Dcist.com • HAVE FUN!

  21. 2013 Democratic GAIN Career Fair • WHERE:National Education Association, 1201 16th Street NW, Washington, DCWHEN: January 25th 2013 · 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • the Career Fair will feature: • On-site career counseling • Invaluable resume, networking and interview training • Representatives from across the progressive movement looking to hire for entry, mid, and senior level positions • On-the-spot interviews with hiring organizations • Discounted admission rates exist for due-paying Democratic GAIN members. Not a member yet? • Sign up now: GAIN10 coupon code for $10 off yearly membership • A complete list of employers is being finalized and will be available soon. Attendees will be able to sign up for career counseling and training sessions on the morning of the fair. Stay tuned for more details on how to prepare and make the most of your time! • www.democraticgain.org

  22. Questions for the Panelists

  23. www.neworganizing.com/jobs Visit our new ‘Work Forward’ site. It’s a great resource to use as you continue your job search!

  24. www.neworganizing.com/toolbox You can view this training and other great trainings online using this link.

  25. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! And please share your feedback!

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