How to Network Effectively

1. How to Network Effectively NSBE

2. Agenda • What is Networking • Why is it important • 5 ways to Network Effectively • Lets try it out

3. What is networking? • Expanding your social network by initiating advantageous relationships with different people • Networking is an ongoing process • Tapping into… • Expanding… • Following up…

4. Why is it important? • Gain control of your internship or full time job search • Learn to confidently prepare a 60 second biography or description • Networking is an investment and should not be a pain • Networking does not stop once you get the job, it is a continuous, essential process

5. 5 Ways to Network Effectively… 1. Look presentable. 2. Force yourself to get a few points across to your audience, ensure you control the conversation enough to impress the employer. 3. Don't try to work the room. It is not the quantity but the quality. 4. Don't limit yourself to networking events (Company Social and EXPO). 5. Prepare to stay in touch. Follow up. Make a point of contacting people whom you met within a day or two either by phone or email.

6. Lets try it out: Elevator Speech • Pair off in groups of 2 • Each person has 1 minute to talk about themselves, the other person should say nothing

7. Lets try it out: Commonalities • Pair off into new groups of 2 • Talk amongst each other and find out 3 interesting things you have in common with your partner (5 minutes)