1. Networking

2. What is Networking?

3. What is Networking?
The practice of establishing mutually beneficial relationships
Successful networking
Can be helpful in finding employment
Could potentially help you if you’re trying to move to higher positions within a company and/or organization

4. Why Does Networking Work?
Believe it or not, most job openings aren’t advertised.
People tend to do business with people they like.
Job listings can draw piles of applicants. A positive recommendation could make all the difference!

5. No Need to be Nervous About Networking
While networking can be very formal, it can also be very informal
You network every day!
If they have the chance, most people in your network will gladly assist is they can
It feels good to help others out

6. Just How Easy is Networking?
Just watch this….

7. Some of the People in Your Network
Family Members
Friends
Neighbors
Co-Workers / Former Jobs
Members of Your Church
People That Attend the Same Gym
Fellow Members of School Clubs/Teams
Social Media

9. We’re Much More Connected Than We Realize!
Take a couple minutes to write down as many “connections” as you can. These connections can be ANYONE that you know!

11. Some of the People in Your Network
Family Members
Friends
Neighbors
Co-Workers / Former Jobs
Members of Your Church
People That Attend the Same Gym
Fellow Members of School Clubs/Teams
Social Media

12. Keys to Successfully Networking
Effective Communication
Be Considerate
Be Active in Helping Yourself

13. Effective Communication
Effective communication is essential when networking!
In order to communicate effectively, we need to practice active listening.
Fully focus on the speaker
Avoid interrupting
Show interest
Listen to hear, not to respond

14. Be Considerate Ask for advice, not a job Be specific in your request
Don’t be a hit-and-run networker

15. Be Active in Helping Yourself
By asking someone in your network for a referral, you’re also asking them to put their reputation on the line.
Would you put your reputation on the line for someone you weren’t sure about?
Be dependable, hard working, respectful, etc.
Whether you realize it or not, people notice and it makes a difference