Networking

What is Networking?

What is Networking? The practice of establishing mutually beneficial relationships Successful networking Can be helpful in finding employment Could potentially help you if you’re trying to move to higher positions within a company and/or organization

Why Does Networking Work? Believe it or not, most job openings aren’t advertised. People tend to do business with people they like. Job listings can draw piles of applicants. A positive recommendation could make all the difference!

No Need to be Nervous About Networking While networking can be very formal, it can also be very informal You network every day! If they have the chance, most people in your network will gladly assist is they can It feels good to help others out

Just How Easy is Networking? Just watch this….

Some of the People in Your Network Family Members Friends Neighbors Co-Workers / Former Jobs Members of Your Church People That Attend the Same Gym Fellow Members of School Clubs/Teams Social Media

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We’re Much More Connected Than We Realize! Take a couple minutes to write down as many “connections” as you can. These connections can be ANYONE that you know!

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Some of the People in Your Network Family Members Friends Neighbors Co-Workers / Former Jobs Members of Your Church People That Attend the Same Gym Fellow Members of School Clubs/Teams Social Media

Keys to Successfully Networking Effective Communication Be Considerate Be Active in Helping Yourself

Effective Communication Effective communication is essential when networking! In order to communicate effectively, we need to practice active listening. Fully focus on the speaker Avoid interrupting Show interest Listen to hear, not to respond

Be Considerate Ask for advice, not a job Be specific in your request Don’t be a hit-and-run networker

Be Active in Helping Yourself By asking someone in your network for a referral, you’re also asking them to put their reputation on the line. Would you put your reputation on the line for someone you weren’t sure about? Be dependable, hard working, respectful, etc. Whether you realize it or not, people notice and it makes a difference

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