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Jordan Borrell Networking & Bioengineering Program Using Your Network 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. 21 st from 11:30am-1:30pm  LEEP2 McClendon Atrium  Career Fair – School of Engineering  Every Fall & Spring  Conferences

The Main Take-Away