HOKIE Nation Network

Agenda  Professional Networks  Social Networks  Presenting Yourself  Questions and Discussion

Professional Networks Chamber of Commerce and Boards of Trade – Scheduled events – Professional networking events – Committee involvement – B2B County/Local Government Services – Small Business Development and Incubators – Economic Development – Public Hearings

Professional Networks continued Alumni – University Undergrad and Graduate schools – College and Departments – High Schools – Professional Curriculums Leadership Fairfax, Lead Virginia, Sorenson Institute Certificates, Licenses Often these organizations will have publications with job opportunities

Social Networks LinkedIn and Facebook – Groups Employers Professional Opportunity to get into online discussions – Blogs

Presenting Yourself Resumes Cover letters and follow up notes Sell how you will benefit the organization; your skills to the organization’s needs Social Media What impression are you leaving through LinkedIn or Facebook?