1. Networking & Career Development Read Jeremy’s Story on page 194 in the textbook. Networking – connecting with someone for help or advice.

2. Networking: The Ripple Effect

3. What is Networking? The act of identifying and connecting with people who can influence one’s ability to access desired job opportunities &/or advancement within one’s career.

4. Networking: Making Connections Mr. Paul- CDLI Mr. Tuff- Dept. of Education Principals Post Secondary Institutions Business Owners Teachers Parents Justice System Trades Workers

5. Networking: Purpose “Open doors” to career opportunities. Making and maintaining connections with people are excellent means to learn about job opportunities and increase visibility around one’s skills, knowledge, interests etc.

6. Networking: Purposes (Con’t) 1. Inform an individual about what it is like to work in an occupation or organization. 2. Help one understand the skills, training and knowledge an individual needs for a particular occupation and or job.

7. Networking: Purpose (Con’t)

8. Networking Purpose (Con’t) 3. Help one access a prospective employer by informing one about who is responsible for hiring, what jobs are open and what jobs will become available. 4. Facilitate access to an interview etc.

9. Ways That People Get Jobs

10. Networking

11. Networking Skills Quiz Networking is not only about you Good networkers are people who share in the lives of others by giving and receiving information, advice, support, and commitment.

12. Answer Yes, Sometimes or No I call or talk to people regularly to see how they are doing. ____ I enjoy helping people if they have problems. _____ I remember to phone people on special occasions such as birthdays. ___

13. Quiz (Con’t) I’m not afraid to ask for advice when I need it. ____ I know how to ask, listen and respond well when speaking with others. ____ I contact people in my network when I hear or see something that would interest them. ____

14. Quiz (Con’t) I put myself in situations where I can meet new people and bring them into my network. ____ I remember to say thank you when people help me. ____ I help people celebrate their accomplishments and successes.

15. Quiz (Con’t) TOTAL: How many “yes” boxes did you check? 7+ You’re already a good networker. 4 – 6 Good. You are building network skills. 1 – 3 Think about ways to improve your network building skills.