Networking and the Job search Businesspersons Between Jobs Dwayne Miller MBA, PMP, Master Black Belt Lean Six Sigma ITIL v3 Foundation Project Manager, St. Louis County June 26, 2017

Overview No Silver Bullet Gold Nuggets Strategies Philosophies Job Networking LinkedIn Toastmasters (Scare Yourself) Accountability Groups Creativity Success Stories Goals (BAG) Increase Probability Philosophies Job Life

Networking The Game, Make it Fun Network with EVERYONE! - employed, unemployed, family, friends, neighbors, kid’s friend’s parents, etc. Tools of Networking Business Cards Elevator Speech LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Cell phone Follow-up – Thank You email and Card 2-way conversation Networking Events (NHH August 2017) Nervous? - Try Toastmasters The more you do it the easier it gets

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Toastmasters Benefits Improve Public Speaking – In front of an audience Improve Speaking in small groups or one-on-one (Perfect for an interview) Builds self-confidence and self-esteem Stepped, self-paced approach Immediate, positive, feedback Improve interview skills with impromptu exercise at every meeting Structured meetings follow “Robert’s Rules of Order” Opportunity to practice presentations for work/school Each club oozes with encouragement Everyone there began their Toastmasters journey just like you Everyone wants you to succeed Reward/Award system Professional Organization

Certifications, Professional Organizations, and Degrees Look for certifications that can help you with your career and find a position. Professional Organizations – Join Them! Shows that you are doing more than the next person Shows employers that you “get involved” Volunteer – shows you are a team player Shows you want to learn more about your industry Great places to network Great places to find a position/internship Toastmasters is a Professional Organization Look for a Professional Organization Chapter in your area/St. Louis (If you never start, you will never finish!)

For Everyone in the Group to Land a Position Accountability Group First Priority List Goals and Accomplishments and failings Goal For Everyone in the Group to Land a Position

Accountability Group Formation Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Mourning(Adjourning) https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_86.htm Group Dynamics Ideal Group Size: 4-6 Good Balance of Personality Types Chemistry of your team – safe, open environment Group Rules Goals first, everything else second, third, and so on Typed Goals and Accomplishments with copies for everyone Equal Participation NO DEAD WEIGHT Be On-time No Phones/Texting Group Roles Leader – The “Rock” of the group Timekeeper - Time Management – makes sure everyone is aware of the time (What other roles are needed?)

Accountability Group Extras Personal/Individualized Goals Google Hangout Locations Expanded Networks Reviewed Resumes Practiced Interviews Shared Job Leads Shared Job Search Tips General Advice Socialize – Became Friends Sustainability https://timsstrategy.com/how-to-start-and-facilitate-an-accountability-group/

The Interview Great things about an Interview – Attitude – It is not ‘all or nothing’ Meet new people Possible new LinkedIn contacts A new building you have never been to before Learn about a new position Learn about a new team of people Learn about an organization Maybe you are needed for another position in the company in the near future Practice for your next interview Know you will have fun Preparing for an Interview Know your responses for the ‘50 toughest Interview questions’ Practice Interviews – (Practice, Practice, Practice!) Dry run to where you are interviewing Questions you will ask – at least 10 – but only ask 3 or 4 Prepare to have fun LinkedIn Look up people you are connected to who work for company Look up people you are going to interview with

Pursuing a Position Positive Attitude Network Pay it Forward Rough spots – these too will pass - opportunities Pollyanna – Look for the bright side in every situation Don’t worry and don’t panic – ever! Network Business Cards – Never leave home without them! 30 Second Commercial – Elevator Speech Network Everywhere! Make it a Game Pay it Forward Never pass up an opportunity to help someone Don’t ever expect anything in return However, it will be returned to you in the most wonderful and unexpected way(s) – It’s Amazing!!!

Feel the Fear . . . and Do It Anyway Life Learn Help People Have Fun! Leave it better for the next person Feel the Fear . . . and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers

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