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Networking & Using Your Network

Jordan Borrell Bioengineering Program 10-07-16

Networking & You

• What is networking?
• Benefits of networking.
• Who do I network with?
• Family/Friends/Neighbors
• School Connections
• Work/Volunteer Contacts
• Clubs/Groups/Organizations

Basic Rules of Human Relationships

• Pleasant interactions.
• People like to hear their name.
• Remember the Golden Rule.
• Try to meet when they can.
• Offer thanks/praise.
• Avoid criticism or negatives.
• Remember others’ feelings.
• What goes around comes around.
• Ask people about themselves (over-talking).

First Impressions

• How long does it take to

initiate an impression?

• Make it so that someone

wants to talk to you.

• Your positive traits
• General positives
• Work related
• Skills
• Traits backed by examples!

Preparing Your Elevator Pitch

• Play The Student Card
• Should be 30 sec to 1 min
• Identify you goal
• Explain what you do
• Communicate your unique

selling proposition

• Engage with a question
• Put it all together & Practice

Becoming A Good Schmoozer

• Be present.
• Be honest.
• Be Intriguing.
• Listen more than you talk.
• Think long term vs. short term
• Giving vs. Getting
• Don’t over commit or feel guilty.
• Take action immediately.

Networking For The Introvert

• Start Small
• Ask for Introductions
• Stop Apologizing
• Be Yourself
• Tap Into Your Passions
• Take Risks/Getting Over Fear of Rejection
• Go to things that excite you.

Building Your Network

• Looking for opportunities.
• The more people you know.
• Running into a dead end.
• Where?
• Networking Events
• Career Fairs
• Conferences

Organizing Your Network

• Figure Out Who Matters Most
• “The Critical Few”
• Pick Your Next Tier
• Have/Will Help
• Find Easy Ways To Engage

Everyone Else

• “Everyone Else”
• Want To Connect, Find A Way

To Help That Person

• Give Before You Take

Talking to People in Your Network

• It’s okay to ask for help!
• Set up a meeting.
• Let your network know your

intentions.

• Don’t ask for job openings initially.
• Think People, Not Positions
• Ask to keep in touch!

Maintaining Relationships

• Keep in touch
• Being available and open to

people

• Understand a person is busy
• Don’t expect too much
• Reciprocate
• Getting back in touch no matter

the outcome

• Please & thanks you

What Employers Look For

• Fit in or get along well

with others.

• Are dependable.
• Have skills and abilities

to do the job.

• Express interest in how

they can help the company.

Networking Opportunities

• Rock Chalk Research Symposium
• Friday, Oct. 21st from 11:30am-1:30pm
• LEEP2 McClendon Atrium
• Career Fair – School of Engineering
• Every Fall & Spring
• Conferences

The Main Take-Away