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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


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Networking & Using Your Network

Jordan Borrell Bioengineering Program 10-07-16

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Networking & You

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

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

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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
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The Main Take-Away