1. 30 seconds to make the right lasting impression
Power Networking
30 seconds to make the right lasting impression

2. Me, In 30 Seconds
Hi, my name is Alyssa Keller. Today, I am excited to share my experience with networking. I graduated Syracuse University summa cum laude with a dual business degree in Marketing & Accounting. For the last ~20 years I have worked for GE, a complex organization, where I have had to hone my networking skills to continue growing personally and advancing professionally. I am a strong leader with a collaborative style and able to take complex problems and rally a team to success. I’d love to learn more about each of you and how we can one another expand our networks.

3. You get ONE chance to make a good first impression
make the most of every first impression
making networking situations easier
making networking more productive
ready-to-go introduction
take a lot of the stress off
present as confident, self-assured
forces clarity for yourself
tunes into what you are looking for
Do you ever feel a little tongue-tied when telling others what you do, or just uncomfortable talking about yourself?
imagine that you get into an elevator with another person, they ask what your company does, and you only have that brief moment in an elevator to give them a meaningful response.
Seize the opportunity
making others more willing trust you and consider you a worthwhile acquaintance.

4. what you want to achieve. straightforward easy to understand
Elements to a great elevator speech
what you do.
how you do it.
who you do it for.
what you want to achieve.
straightforward
easy to understand
developing it can make you think about who you are, what you do, and what you want others to know about you in the simplest of terms. This can be an opportunity to look back at your accomplishments and ahead to your goals, keeping you centered on what you’re trying to achieve by networking in the first place.

5. Sample
Hi, my name is Samantha, and I am a senior Environmental Sciences major. I’m looking for a position that will allow me to use my research and analysis skills. Over the past few years, I’ve been strengthening these skills through my work with a local watershed council on conservation strategies to support water quality and habitats. Eventually, I’d like develop education programs on water conservation awareness. I read that your organization is involved in water quality projects. Can you tell me how someone with my experience may fit into your organization?

6. Sample
Nice to meet you, I’m Alex. I’m currently a senior and am studying Computer and Information Science. I hope to become a computer programmer when I graduate. I’ve had a couple of internships where I worked on several program applications with a project team. I enjoy developing computer applications for simple business solutions. The position you have listed in UO-JobLink seems like it would be a perfect fit for someone with my skills. I’d like to hear more about the type of project teams in your organization.

7. Sample
Hi, my name is Brad. I am currently a freshmen student attending Boston University. In college, I plan on majoring in business, specifically in the area of finance. This summer I did an internship with the Groundhog Hedge Fund Group and I hope to work in my college’s credit union when I return to school this fall. Ever since I can remember I have always had an interest in numbers and I feel certain that this is something I want to do in my future career. Next summer I’m hoping to get another internship learning more about how the international financial market operates. I also want a career working with people since I enjoy assisting others with their finances and I had a blast this year preparing a presentation as a team with a group of other students for my business management introductory course.

8. Build your own … ME, In 30 Seconds
1. Brainstorm list of phrases
2. Describe qualifications
3. Write it as you speak
4. Describe value you bring
5. Practice it out loud
Tell me about yourself?
conversational
+ Education
+ Employment
+ Skills

9. The goal of professional networking is:
to interact with other professionals
to exchange information
to help further one’s career
to have others to ask advice, brainstorm with, etc.
to help the success of your work by helping to create partnerships & open doors
to pay it forward—help out other professionals

10. How do I start building my professional network?
The goal of professional networking is to help further one’s career
BUT keep in mind that networking is centered on:
Through this, individuals become
walking, talking advertisements
for one another.
Keep in mind that networking is about being genuine and authentic, building trust and relationships, and seeing how you can help others.
Through this, individuals become walking, talking advertisements for one another.

11. Building your network You Teachers Parents Friend’s Parents Employer
Family
Coaches

12. Maintaining & growing your professional network
Be active—volunteer--In class, on the field, on the job, at a friend’s
Get involved--join organizations in school and community
Engage and reach out--Be curious, ask questions
Build relationships-- “I would like to learn more about…can I come by to talk further?”
“Tend to” relationships—
“I saw this article and thought you might be interested.”
“Thank you for meeting with me today.”
Be a resource--“I know someone that might be able to help you out with that project.”
Keep a record of your network contacts and information
Be true to your personal brand!!

14. How can you use today’s event to help build your network?
Maintaining & growing your professional network
How can you use today’s event to help build your network?
Every interaction is a step in building your network!

15. Linked in—the professional networking site
Begin by end of sophomore year—sooner if you are looking for internships
Build college relevant networks by continuing to:
Volunteer
Join
Build and tend to your relationships
Invite or move them over to your professional Linkedin account
Follow companies you are interested in
Use these basic principles of building your network throughout your career!