Chapter 4: Marketing Techniques Definition of networking: “ Developing and keeping relationships with others.” Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.
Chapter 4: Marketing Techniques Do’s of Networking Give as much as you get Report back Follow up on leads Be businesslike Keep old network Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.
Chapter 4: Marketing Techniques Networking Do’s (cont.) Call network members Expand network Have clear expectations Include all ages Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.
Create a Planning Sheet Who do I know? Try to think of people that you know from … school, religious organizations, leisure activities, having children, your past, the public service, previous employers, volunteer organizations, professionals Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.
Chapter 4: Marketing Techniques Telemarketing Use the phone in your job search to: Perform networking Seek information Answer classified ads Follow up on resumé Follow up on interview Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.
Chapter 4: Marketing Techniques Telemarketing (cont.) Use the phone in your job search to: Contact references Follow up on leads Thank contacts Thank references Inform family and friends Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.
Chapter 4: Marketing Techniques Additional Guidelines for Telemarketing Make a list of companies to be called Plan calls carefully Write down key points Practice Follow up on calls Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.
Chapter 4: Marketing Techniques Additional Guidelines (cont.) How to Handle Objections on the Phone 1. Get It 2. Respond with Benefit 3. Reintroduce Original Request Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.
Chapter 4: Marketing Techniques Career Fair Tips Dress for an interview Take résumés, business cards, pen, portfolio Have firm handshake, direct eye contact, a smile Research employers Talk to each employer, network Approach employers individually Lamar, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.
Chapter 4: Marketing Techniques Career Fair Tips (cont.) Attend at less crowded times Prepare introductory talk Be prepared for on-the-spot interview Have insightful questions to ask Work to maintain enthusiasm, energy Take short breaks but not too many Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.
Global Job Opportunities Research, Research, Research Student abroad programs Plan and be prepared! Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.