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using networks

using networks. Your network. The people who know you well. church group . ministers . boss teachers . coach . team mates neighbours . hairdresser . vet barista . gas station guy doctor . chemist. The people who sort of know you. The people you can start a conversation with.

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using networks

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  1. using networks Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  2. Your network The people who know you well church group . ministers . boss teachers . coach . team mates neighbours . hairdresser . vet barista . gas station guydoctor . chemist The people who sort of know you The people you can start a conversation with parents . sisters brothers . close friends classmates . aunts . unclescousins . grandparentsco-workers . fellow studentsclub or group members Often it is these people who give you the best new leads Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  3. Networking person 3 YOU goal person 1 person 2 X X Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  4. Networking example Jo wants to explore nursing as a career option cousin friend (nursing homemanager) doctor Jo familyfriend colleague(nurse) minister colleague(nursing agency) aunt friend(case manager) Church member (social worker) Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  5. On the wall there are [nn] sheets of paper Each sheet has a message about someone who wants help to find out about something I’d like to talk to someone… I’d like to talk to someone who works with animals • If you, or someone you know, might be able to help them add your details like this, eg., George. My neighbour works for the SPCA Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  6. Doing it right Think about how you can make a good first impression appearance friendliness curiosity honesty Prepare yourself to emphasize your positive qualities People sayI’m … I’ve had good feedback about … MUST DO #1Create a positiveimpression of yourself Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  7. Doing it right You can tell people about what you are looking for without directly asking for help. This may lead you to someone who could help you. MUST DO # 2Tell people about your interests and goals Decide what is reasonable to ask of people. How strongis your connection? How willing is the person? How much hassle is your request? Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  8. Look at the sheets from the previous activity and choose one that interests you most. This is now the role you will play. Find one of students who added their names to the sheet. Talk to them about what you’d like to find out about and why. Ask them how they would feel about introducing you to the person they know. I’d like to talk to someone… Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  9. www.careers.govt.nz Careers 11, trial resource, February 2011 The information in this presentation is based on ideas in the publication Teaching Networking Skills: Paving a Way to Jobs and Careers, Aug 2008, Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass Boston. Downloaded December 2010 from http://www.communityinclusion.org/article.php?article_id=251 Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

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