November, 2013 Catherine Weldon graduate student career advisor

old school It’s not what you know; it’s who you know…….. new school …… It isn’t who you know, but who knows you and understands the value of what you know!

Professional Networking what is it? The creation and cultivation of professional friendships and acquaintances Life blood of strong and stable careers and businesses One of the most neglected aspects of professional development

P—Put yourself in relationship’s way O—Take advantage of relationship opportunities T—Train for conversation T—Try something different Y—You have only the opportunity presented; take it Professional Networking Made Easy: Priming the Pump By Matthew Moran.Matthew Moran Article is provided courtesy of Cisco Press.Cisco Press Date: Jul 21, POTTY Training works!! It just takes time and patience

LinkedIn – Why Use it? Leading social media tool for recruiting & connecting Easier for recruiters to find the right candidate Reconnect with colleagues and share contacts Develop new professional contacts for conversation Participate in YOUR professional associations Engage with companies and groups become known Contribute to meaningful dialog – be helpful “Follow” companies – let jobs come to you Research similar companies/jobs

225 million subscribers, maybe more like 50 +/- million active

LinkedIn Tips Arrange Profile from your Resume What tools do you use? What problems do you solve? Professional looking photograph Headline is your “grabber” – make it professional, memorable, concise Select strong and descriptive “keywords” used throughout Describe & link to coursework and extra-curricular activities Ask professors, advisers, and team members for recommendations Start conversations with alums, recruiters, industry leaders Ask questions and engage in groups to be seen Explore Groups, Companies, and career paths

Linkedin/alumni

BINGO! Finding Alumni Contacts

LinkedIn – Your Groups Dear Lisa,

LinkedIn – Your Groups

LinkedIn 4,172 Entry Level, Internship in Engineering 22 near zip code 667 “Mechanical” “Entry level” 372 “Environmental Science” “Entry Level”

Engineering Advanced search

ResearchGate.com

Next step: Face-to-Face Now that you have made new contacts and built relationships, go to those conferences and shake hands! Your brand is reflected in the materials you use and share with others