1. www.stemcareerservices.com Be Strategic In Your Networking and Career Planning © 2016 STEM Career Services Josh Henkin, PhD STEMCareerServices@gmail.com May 5, 2016 – Derby Partnering Summit

2. www.stemcareerservices.com Does Anyone Really Like Networking? © 2016 STEM Career Services2

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4. www.stemcareerservices.com Why Do People Network Because everyone tells you to Because you want to grow your LinkedIn connections Find a mentor – someone who might help you develop your career Meet a role model – someone whose career you want to emulate Follow a Thought Leader – someone who makes you think differently Find a cheerleader © 2016 STEM Career Services4

5. www.stemcareerservices.com The true reason why everyone is drawn to networking is because this is what you are told you need to do in order to get a job. © 2016 STEM Career Services5

6. www.stemcareerservices.com Do You Really Need To Network To Get A Job? © 2016 STEM Career Services6

7. www.stemcareerservices.com The Data Supports Networking © 2016 STEM Career Services7 1 - http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/09/17/dont-believe-these-8-job-search-myths 2- LinkedIn 4th Annual Report on 2015 Global Recruiting Trends Are obtained through networking

8. www.stemcareerservices.com Networking – Get’s You On The Inside © 2016 STEM Career Services8 Incentivized Want to work with good people Want to help friends, family or colleagues Growth in their company Quid pro quo COMPANY YOU CIRCLE OF TRUST COMPANY

9. www.stemcareerservices.com Does an Employer Trust An Internal Advocate’s Opinion Before Making a Decision? © 2016 STEM Career Services9 http://www.invespcro.com/blog/the-importance-of-online-customer-reviews-infographic/

10. www.stemcareerservices.com Value Proposition of Job-focused Networking Attend an event or “network” and meet people Learn about new careers/companies Follow up with leads that might help you Send a resume or inquire about open positions with the contacts that you make (“internal advocate”) © 2016 STEM Career Services10 ACTIONACTION OUTCOMEOUTCOME Resume lands on a desk/inbox, not in a database Skip initial hurdles Have an internal advocate (many of whom are incentivized) Increase your likelihood of getting an interview

11. www.stemcareerservices.com 11 Let an Internal Advocate Help You and The Hiring Manager © 2016 STEM Career Services

12. www.stemcareerservices.com What About Online Networking Through Professional Social Networks? © 2016 STEM Career Services12

13. www.stemcareerservices.com LinkedIn Is a Great Passive Networking Tool A strong LinkedIn profile will put your name in the hands of recruiters looking to fill positions Headhunters and recruiters will screen for key words and points of interest to contact you LinkedIn is a recruiters dream tool, but it’s a labor intensive process for active job seekers Growing your network with people who don’t know you and your capabilities probably won’t land you a job © 2016 STEM Career Services13

14. www.stemcareerservices.com Is There Value To Networking When You are Not Looking for a Job? © 2016 STEM Career Services14

15. www.stemcareerservices.com Is Networking Limited to “Events”? Always look to develop relationships for yourself and for others Networking is a “life” skill that will benefit you well beyond your career Your next opportunity might come when you are not expecting it…. career, relationships, finding a plumber, doctor, movies to see, books to read… © 2016 STEM Career Services15

16. www.stemcareerservices.com How to Take a Strategic Approach to Building Your STEM Career © 2016 STEM Career Services16

17. www.stemcareerservices.com Do You Love Your Job? Percent of Americans who are disengaged from their jobs (2013 Gallup Poll)... © 2016 STEM Career Services17 Lesson - Work in industries, organizations or for causes that you are passionate about

18. www.stemcareerservices.com Problems with “Typical” Job Search Strategies Most graduate students and postdocs start to prepare for their job search when they are ready to leave their labs Most people don’t know what they are passionate about Most graduate students and postdocs don’t know what types of positions are available to them, nor do they know what positions their skills might best align towards By the end of their postdoctoral fellowship, most postdocs want to leave the lab © 2016 STEM Career Services18

19. www.stemcareerservices.com Prof Development 19 Develop Your “Transferable” Skills Acquire Skills and Learn Which Jobs/Cultures You Like/Don’t Like Apply for Jobs/Internships/Volunteer Positions Graduate Degree Postdoctoral Fellowship Job Apply for Jobs Do You Have The Skills/Experience To Get The Job You Want? What Jobs/Careers Do You Believe You Might Enjoy? Prof Development Build Your Professional and Personal Network Create a “Master” Resume Use Master Resume to Create Your LinkedIn Profile Find Positions You Want to Apply For Create “Position Specific” Resumes Use Networking Skills to Get Resumes to Employers Get a Position and Increase Your Skills Receive Multiple Job Offers Choose a Position That You Love and Are Passionate About Prof Development Strategic Career Preparation Timeline Create “Position Specific” Resumes and Cover Letters Acquire Skills and Learn Which Jobs, Cultures, etc. You Like/Don’t Like Use Networking Skills to Get Resumes to Employers Find “Opportunities” You Want to Apply For To Increase Your Skills Create a “Master” Resume Create LinkedIn Page © 2016 STEM Career Services Prof Development

20. www.stemcareerservices.com Closing Thought #1 – Network, Network, Network People want to help you You need to let people know you need help Practice networking daily. Don’t be afraid to talk to people and ask questions Don’t wait until you are ready to graduate or complete your postdoc to start building your network. Start TODAY! 20© 2016 STEM Career Services

21. www.stemcareerservices.com Closing Thought #2 – Be Strategic Start preparing for your next career NOW Figure out what you are passionate about Set goals and create a plan to achieve them – Learn about a career field – Increase your transferable skills – Take risks – Seek opportunities Use a career coach/mentor as needed 21© 2016 STEM Career Services

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23. www.stemcareerservices.com National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) The mission of the NPA is to improve the postdoctoral experience by supporting enhanced research training and a culture of enhanced professional growth to benefit scholarship and innovation The NPA is a member-driven organization that provides a unique, national voice for postdoctoral scholars Advocacy (National voice for postdocs – training, $$, benefits) Resources (career advice, mentoring plans, quality of life) Professional Development (leadership, communication, project management) Networking Opportunities (online community and events) Annual Meeting (networking, learning, best practices) © 2015 STEM Career Services23

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