1 / 20

NETWORKING

NETWORKING. It’s not what you know but who you know. TELL EVERYONE!!. Teachers Friends Relatives Neighbors Hairdresser Dentist Join Professional Groups. INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS. Purpose: To discuss the field and your background Don’t ask for a job Have a conversation Be positive

waylon
Download Presentation

NETWORKING

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. NETWORKING It’s not what you know but who you know

  2. TELL EVERYONE!! Teachers Friends Relatives Neighbors Hairdresser Dentist Join Professional Groups

  3. INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS Purpose: To discuss the field and your background Don’t ask for a job Have a conversation Be positive Thank you

  4. Career Fairs Who should you talk to first? Don’t just leave a resume Ask engaging questions Get business cards for follow up

  5. 90 Second Self-Marketing Ad • Intro: who you are & why you are speaking to your target • Your training & skills • The “hook” • How you will follow up • The closing PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!

  6. Digital Dirt • Information about you • Pictures • Group Affiliations • General online/electronic presence

  7. If I Googled You… What Would I find???

  8. Photos that make an impression

  9. What are your interests? A) Cooking, Running, Rock Band, and Pharmacy B) Beer, X-Box, Shopping, and Sleeping

  10. Career Builder Survey • 1 in 5 Employers Used Social Networking Sites in Making Hiring Decision. • 41% - Candidate posted information about them drinking or using drugs • 40% - Candidate posted provocative or inappropriate photographs or information • 29% - Candidate had poor communication skills

  11. Your Online Identity Anything you wouldn’t want to share with your supervisor or co-workers is better left off your profile. Posting unnecessary, negative information about a particular aspect of a job gives an employer all the reason they need to fire (or not hire) you. Derogatory statements or lewd pictures may cost you the job of your dreams. Create a presence savvy enough to help you land the job of your dreams!

  12. Career Builder Survey, Continued… • 28% - Candidates bad-mouthed their previous company or a fellow employee • 22% - Candidate used discriminatory remarks related to race, gender, religion, etc. • 22% - Candidate’s screen name was unprofessional

  13. It’s not all bad news…

  14. Why Employers Hired Candidates After Screening Online 50% - Profile provided a good feel for the candidate’s personality and fit within the organization 39% - Profile supported candidate’s professional qualifications 35% - Candidate showed solid communication skills 33% - Candidate was well-rounded 19% - Other people posted good references about the candidate 15% - Candidate received awards and accolades

  15. LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com Create Profile Invite others to connect Update your status Use Search feature Join Groups Job Listings

  16. Twitter • Profile – 140 characters to show off your skill • Be Professional • Search for Employers and Jobs • www.search.twitter.com/advanced • Job Postings • www.tweetmyjobs.com

  17. Your Own Blog Gives you a public presence that you can control Employers can easily find you Bloggers have large networks Demonstrates your communication skills Takes time and dedication

  18. Connect with Us (and others)! Facebook Raritan Valley Community College Career Services Page LinkedIn Raritan Valley Community College Career Services Group

  19. QUESTIONS? Contact us in Career Services C116 www.raritanval.edu/career_serv

More Related