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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. Strategically using your network to help you land a job Presenter: Tanya Tarr

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

  4. Tanya Tarr Political Director Texas American Federation of Teachers Founder Sidekick Coaching

  5. Introductions and Polls (5mins) • Get Into The Stream (10 mins) • Promoting without being a Jerk (10 mins) • Gauge Your Network (10 mins) • Do Your Homework (10 mins) • Questions from you (10 mins) • Thank you and wrap up (5 mins)

  6. #1Get into the stream • Sign up on as many job announcement lists as possible • NOI, Democratic GAIN, EMILY’s List, Progressive Exchange, UnionJobs.com, Idealist.org, campaign alum, college alum • If you are in DC, go to events and fundraisers • Make sure you have your resume, cover letter and at least two writing samples (2 page memos) ready to go • Treat Informational Interviews like the real thing

  7. Promote without being a jerk • Be curious, be genuine, be grounded • You rarely get a chance to make a second impression • Work on your “elevator pitch” – crisply articulate your career goals through interesting questions • Always stay positive and forward-thinking • Talk about what you did on a campaign or project (things you were directly responsible for) • Talk about concrete problems you solved

  8. Social Protocol tips • Be formal until you are told you can be more casual. • Lead with respect, and thank in advance • Never ask for more than 15-30 minutes • Always offer to meet them where they are • Never be late, and avoid rescheduling • Always send a brief (3 sentence) thank you email after the meeting (wait at least 1 hour) • Be authentic

  9. Gauge your network • Line up potential references – appropriate references are former bosses (not peers or colleagues) • Be sure to let them know where you are at in the job-seeking process • Never directly ask about jobs, but finesse by asking indirectly about leads • Develop validators – these are peers, colleagues or friends who are connected to the job decision-maker

  10. Do your homework • Know the history of the organizations you are interviewing with • Never ask for advice for a job to someone from a rival organization • Same thing applies to personal relationships • Use Facebook and LinkedIn for research

  11. Organizational history

  12. Organizational history

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  14. Organizational history

  15. Organizational history • Change to Win (SEIU, UFCW, Laborers) vs. AFL-CIO • AFSCME vs. SEIU, AFT vs NEA • Planned Parenthood vs NARAL • Nation Builder vs. NGPVAN • Sierra Club vs. League of Conservation Voters • Keep your Dem groups straight (DNC, DSCC, DCCC, DGA, DLCC)

  16. Major Takeaways • Get Into The Stream: Job lists, Events, Informational interviews • Don’t Be a Jerk: Be Curious, Genuine, Grounded, and Pay attention to social protocol • Do Your Homework: Social Media, Organization History, Personal Relationships

  17. Questions from yoU:

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

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

  20. Neworganizing.com/trainings/workforward Upcoming trainings: How to negotiate salary, benefits, responsibilities, and otherwise

  21. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! And please share your feedback and pay it forward!

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