Networking and Your Online Presence Dean Carolyn Bassett Associate Director of the Career Center

Networking What is it? Why do people think it’s difficult? Your Reputation Character, Collegiality, Communication Starts now

Networking as project management Get organized! goals timeline tasks spreadsheets SuccessHawk

Effective Networking Tips & Techniques What’s your story, goal, and pitch? – 15SecondPitch.com – Practice! Resources – Faculty – Alumni Directory and Career Network – Former supervisors – Friends’ parents and parents’ friends – Professional associations – Affinity groups (Toigo, Forte Foundation) – Do-it-yourself business cards

Online Networking and Resources Social Networking vs. Professional Networking and the fuzzy gray area in between – Facebook, etc. (employers are watching you) – LinkedIn, or field specific Google yourself AC profile Employer sites; Facts on File & Vault; News alerts from Google, Yahoo, etc.

– friend and foe Establish connection – Subject line – Seek knowledge, relationship, not just a job Check your – no excuses! Don’t – Use high importance flag – Hound people Do’s – Have a 2 nd address – Deliver & Anticipate hour turnaround

Nothing beats face-time and other final thoughts… Informational Interviews Reciprocity: What do you have to offer? Don’t forget paper: your resume