1. NETWORKING

2. What is Networking? involves connecting with those who work in a field you are wanting to learn more about or break into is the most effective way to learn about job positions and obtain job positions does NOT involve asking for a job

3. Advantages of Networking helps you learn about an employer, career field, or specific job positions can find unadvertised job positions does not feel as competitive employers like to hire using direct contacts opens your doors and creates opportunities

4. How Do You Network? talk to everyone about your job search or career path request informational interviews find a connection/conversation starter with people you want to network with follow-up with contacts you have made and keep your network active

5. Informational Interviews are a great way to begin to network, build connections, and gain insight into a career set up times to talk with people and “interview” them about their jobs and/or their employers follow-up after the interview and continue to keep in touch

6. Tips for Networking Keep conversation on other person Practice your introduction Think on your feet Learn how to build relationships effectively

7. Building Relationships what lights you up where you want to go hobbies/interests work life/future work life relationships in your life where you live name

8. Who Do You Network With? friends and family Augsburg faculty and staff work contacts internship connections professional associations

9. Social Networking Linkedin  www.linkedin.com www.linkedin.com  complete a descriptive profile  search for connections for informational interview  get company information and connections Facebook  become a fan of company profiles  check the profile for news and information

10. Examples and Success Stories

11. Practice – Speed Networking speak to someone for a few minutes introduce yourself try and find something that connects you or a conversation starter

12. Building Relationships what lights you up where you want to go hobbies/interests work life/future work life relationships in your life where you live name

13. QUESTIONS?

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