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IEEE Networking Workshop AICN Consultants’ Workshop November 4, 2000

IEEE Networking Workshop AICN Consultants’ Workshop November 4, 2000. Presented by Carl E. Frost. Importance of Networking. Experts say networking is the best way to find a new job 3/4 of all new positions are found through networking It’s how you tap the ‘hidden job market’

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IEEE Networking Workshop AICN Consultants’ Workshop November 4, 2000

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  1. IEEE Networking WorkshopAICN Consultants’ WorkshopNovember 4, 2000 Presented by Carl E. Frost

  2. Importance of Networking • Experts say networking is the best way to find a new job • 3/4 of all new positions are found through networking • It’s how you tap the ‘hidden job market’ • Lets you take control of your job-search

  3. Take Control by Networking • Traditional search tools maximize employer’s range of choices, not yours • By networking, you decide who to call on • By networking, you choose situations where the odds are more in your favor • Favoritism doesn’t drive the networking process. Determination does

  4. 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Re- Employed as engineer Employed as other than engineer Employed part time Unemployed voluntarily Retired Self employed Unemployed involuntarily IEEE Job Search Results

  5. Tapping Into Your Network • References • Present / former managers and colleagues • Fellow IEEE members • Old school frinds and alumni association members • Friends, family, neighbors, etc

  6. EXERCISE #1Taking The First Steps Participants will pair off and list everything the two of them have in common. The winning team is the one with the longest list.

  7. Expanding Your Network • Phone calls • Letters or newsletter • Join a professional society or civic organization • Internet Newsgroups • Technical Conferences, workshops • Someone working where you’d like to • Recruiters, headhunters

  8. EXERCISE #2Scavenger Hunt: Who? • Shares your first initial? • Serves as an officer in a non-IEEE association? • Worked outside the US? • Has workde for a company while it went public? • Has more than two graduate degrees? • Has been to the White House on official business? • Has published a book? • Has gotten a job using the Internet? • Has traveled to more than three continents? • Has worked for one company more than 15 years? • Speaks a foreign language fluently? • Has worked on a political campaign? • Has more than 4 children? • Can fill in the blanks in this series: • 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 27, 30, • 33, 36, 39, 43, 47, 51, 56, 62,__,__,__,__, 10

  9. Networking Techniques • Prepare a 60-second biography or description • Ask for information, don’t ask for a job • Pass along information • Don’t use pressure tactics • Always carry business cards • Follow-up

  10. EXERCISE #3:Form Groups of 4 to 6 People • Take out or make business cards • Write expectations on back of card • Exchange cards • Give 60 second bio and state expectations • Others offer suggestions or leads • Go home with new contacts and needs

  11. Conclusions • Networking is a powerful tool for job search AND career growth • Start your network while you’re working • You have more contact opportunities while you’re working • Networking skills are more important as we change jobs more and more frequently • Measure your job security & career growth potential by the strength of your network

  12. IEEE-USA Consultants’ Resources • Business and Consulting Page • http://www.ieeeusa.org/business/index.html • Consultants’ Services Page • http://www.ieeeusa.org/business/aicn.menu.html • Local IEEE Consultants’ Networks • http://www.ieeeusa.org/business/network.aicn.html • National Directory of Electrotechnology Consultants • http://www.ieeeusa-consultants.org/directory/search.html

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