Professional Networking 4.8.13

What is the point? Why would anyone want to network? What is networking? Do you network now? If so, what sources do you use? Is there a difference between social networking and professional networking? What are the differences?

Social Networking What do you use to social network now? How much time during an average week do you spend networking?

Professional Networking Have you ever heard of this? Do you think professionals use this? What forms do you think professionals use? Do you know of any professional networking methods?

Exercise Go to www.linkedin.com At the bottom of the webpage, click on the “about linkedin” option Read about the website, the purpose, watch the short video, etc. Go to the “learning center” link and read about profiles.

Exercise Continued In Word, PowerPoint, or Publisher create your own portfolio (use a clip art or fake picture). Talk about yourself, your skills, experience, dreams, etc. Make your profile visually appealing and content professional- you will share it with the class This is a 50 point assignment in the projects category Picture: 5 pts. Skills: 10 pts. About self: 10 pts. Future goals/dreams: 10 pts. Visual appeal: 10 pts. Spelling/grammar/effort: 5 pts.

Continued: Type These Answers What do you think this profile can do for you now? Or in the next few years? Do you think your profile can assist you now or in the future? If so, how/why? How does your professional portfolio compare to your social profile (your facebook, myspace, or blog)?