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Networking for Success

Networking for Success. Christine Ware high10 - ‘ The Career Doctor ’. Ads. Agencies. Networking/WOM. Existing Employee Contacts. Internal Promotion. The Recruitment Process. Jobseeker. 30%. 70%. Company. WHAT IS IT?. What is networking?

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Networking for Success

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  1. Networking for Success Christine Ware high10 - ‘The Career Doctor’

  2. Ads Agencies Networking/WOM Existing Employee Contacts Internal Promotion The Recruitment Process Jobseeker 30% 70% Company

  3. WHAT IS IT? • What is networking? • ‘The art of meeting people who can be the connectors to your needs, and vice-versa’

  4. WHY DO IT? • Personal introductions are priceless • Access the ‘hidden’ job market • Build a network of useful contacts for future business/career • Support others, collaborate, help each other grow • Builds your reputation Know  Like  Trust 

  5. You are 6 steps away … • Professor Stanley Milgram - Six Degrees of Separation - ‘Small World Theory’ ‘You are never more than 6 steps away from the people you want to meet’

  6. Forms of Networking • Face to face • casual, speed-networking, open networking • Virtual • www.linkedin.com • www.google.com (Google Circles) • www.facebook.com • www.twitter.com

  7. Linked-In (FB in a business suit) • 259m+ members (individuals & companies) • 200 countries/1.5m+ discussion groups/FREE! • 15 people / 6 levels Level 1 – 15 people Level 2 – 225 people Level 3 – 3,375 people Level 4 – 50,625 people Level 5 – 759,375 people Level 6 – 11,390,625 people

  8. First Impressions Count … • Introductions – speak clearly, make eye contact • Badges – top right hand lapel • Handshake – firm but not bone-crushing • Take – notebook, pen, business cards

  9. Seats face each other 3-4 minutes to make an impression Then move on to next person, and do it all again! Hull Chamber of Commerce photograph Speed Networking

  10. The ‘Elevator’ Pitch • Lift scenario • What do you want to say? • Hone it down – be precise • Practice makes perfect

  11. YOUR Elevator Pitch • Name • I’m a (subject) student at The University of Hull • On graduating I’m seeking a career in ….

  12. Open Networking

  13. The answers are in the room … • Don’t pre-judge – you don’t know who people know! • Each person here, is a gatekeeper to their network • Come out of your comfort zone • Make contact – build relationships, grow your network

  14. What do I say?? • Golden Questions: • May I join you? (At appropriate time, introduce yourself) • What line of business are you in? • How did you get into that type of business? • How long have you worked in ….. • What career are you pursuing? • Can you recommend any networking groups? • Can you offer me any advice on how to …………….. • What piece of advice would you have liked at this stage in your career? • Can I help you in any way?

  15. Let’s Connect! Email:christine@high10.co.uk Web:www.christineware.co.uk Twitter: @christineware ‘The Career Doctor’ LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/in/christineware1

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