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The Importance of Networking

The Importance of Networking. “Employers favor hires from personal referrals above all other methods because they are seen to be easier, faster, and cheaper; and they are thought to result in an employee who is productive more quickly and who stays with the company longer.”

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The Importance of Networking

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  1. The Importance of Networking “Employers favor hires from personal referrals above all other methods because they are seen to be easier, faster, and cheaper; and they are thought to result in an employee who is productive more quickly and who stays with the company longer.” (p. 27, Knock ‘Em Dead 2006 by Martin Yate)

  2. The Importance of Networking • reasons for creating network

  3. The Importance of Networking • reasons for creating network • help find “next” job

  4. The Importance of Networking • reasons for creating network • help find “next” job • increase visibility and credibility in field

  5. The Importance of Networking • reasons for creating network • help find “next” job • increase visibility and credibility in field • increase skills

  6. The Importance of Networking • reasons for creating network • help find “next” job • increase visibility and credibility in field • increase skills • enhances employability and promotability

  7. The Importance of Networking • typical networks

  8. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks

  9. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking – professionally oriented online networks

  10. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • profiles – biographical postings, not usually for employment search

  11. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • profiles • tool for introduction to people throughout the country and world

  12. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • profiles • tool for introduction • people who might hire you

  13. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • profiles • tool for introduction • people who might hire you  initiate contact through email, ask them to view your profile

  14. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • profiles • tool for introduction • people who might hire you  initiate contact  if not interested, ask to be added to network/contact list

  15. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • profiles • tool for introduction • people who might hire you • those who share your interests or experiences (but won’t hire you)

  16. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • profiles • tool for introduction • people who might hire you • those who share your interests or experiences  initiate contact by asking for advice

  17. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • profiles • tool for introduction • people who might hire you • those who share your interests or experiences  initiate contact by asking for advice  offer help/advice to others

  18. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • profiles • tool for introduction • “invitation only” – creates a network of trusted contacts

  19. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • profiles • tool for introduction • “invitation only” • over 100 sites – ex. http://socialsoftware.weblogsinc.com (right sidebar under “Media and Entertainment, Cinematical” then “Animation” under GENRES)

  20. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • company alumni – listings created by companies as source for hires and leads

  21. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • company alumni • www.job-hunt.org – networking by state

  22. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • company alumni • www.job-hunt.org – networking by state • www.alumni.net – worldwide company, university, high school, and other organization listings

  23. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • company alumni • co-workers/managers – be sure to check with them before using them as references

  24. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • company alumni • co-workers/managers • past – references should be appropriate to job being applied for

  25. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks • internetworking • company alumni • co-workers/managers • past • present – not a good idea if currently a full-time employee, but would be fine for freelance jobs

  26. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations – method of becoming visible to other professionals and to be seen as an active member of the community ~ best source for continued professional growth – Encyclopedia of Associations published by Bowker

  27. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local – monthly meetings, ability to meet people nearby

  28. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • MGLA – Motion Graphics Los Angeles

  29. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • MGLA  formed in August 1997

  30. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • MGLA  formed in August 1997  2000 members (estimate)

  31. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • MGLA  formed in August 1997  2000 members (estimate)  Hollywood chapter – meets @ Barnsdall Gallery Theatre

  32. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • MGLA  formed in August 1997  2000 members (estimate)  Hollywood chapter  no membership fee – all volunteers

  33. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international – local chapters allow you to get involved in your geographic region; yearly national conventions provide the opportunity to meet people who are influential in industry direction

  34. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • ACM SIGGRAPH – Association for Computing Machinery’s Special Interest Group on Graphics and Interactive Techniques

  35. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • ACM SIGGRAPH  30 + years in existence

  36. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • ACM SIGGRAPH  30 + years in existence  over 7,000 members

  37. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • ACM SIGGRAPH  30 + years in existence  over 7,000 members  Los Angeles chapter – Otis College of Art and Design

  38. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • ACM SIGGRAPH  30 + years in existence  over 7,000 members  Los Angeles chapter – Otis College of Art and Design  student membership - $25

  39. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • ACM SIGGRAPH • ESA – Entertainment Software Association

  40. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • ACM SIGGRAPH • ESA  serves game publishers

  41. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • ACM SIGGRAPH • ESA  serves game publishers  26 + corporate members

  42. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • ACM SIGGRAPH • ESA  serves game publishers  26 + corporate members  sponsor of E3 Expo in Los Angeles

  43. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • ASIFA Hollywood – Association Internationale du Film D’Animation

  44. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • ASIFA Hollywood  founded in France in 1957

  45. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • ASIFA Hollywood  founded in France in 1957  1700 members, 55 countries

  46. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • ASIFA Hollywood  founded in France in 1957  1700 members, 55 countries  local chapter in Hollywood

  47. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • ASIFA Hollywood  founded in France in 1957  1700 members, 55 countries  local chapter in Hollywood  student membership - $30

  48. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • Women In Animation (from website) – “to foster the dignity, concerns and advancement of women who are involved in any and all aspects of the art and industry of animation”

  49. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • Women In Animation  established in 1994

  50. The Importance of Networking • typical networks • professional networks (continued) • professional associations • local • national/international • Women In Animation  established in 1994  east/west divisions – membership concentrated in US and Canada

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