What do I wear?

Common Dress Code Mistakes Don’t be THAT person! MEN suits that don’t fit properly and are wrinkled mismatched socks mismatched belt and shoes facial hair that is not trimmed or shaven properly inappropriate ties strong scented cologne WOMEN skirts that are too short strong scented perfume too much make-up no hosiery with skirts lack of hygiene improper jewelry large, mismatched purse

Resources Visit below link for online tutorials: salumni/onlinetutorials/

All dressed up & ready to go….Network?!

According to Harvard Business School, between 65 percent to 85 percent of all jobs are filled because someone knows someone else. Turn off your computer and get "out there.“ Employment Fair on October 24 th Over 70 organizations want to see you there! Face-to-face interaction The Power of Networking

What is networking? “It’s not what you know, but who you know” Partially correct “It’s not who you know, but who knows what you know” Process and skill to open doors

Focus on Who You Know First Focus on Who You Know First Start with people you know Family members, professors You can be upfront with the fact you are looking for employment These people are usually more than willing to help you find employment

You DadMom Uncle Ron Sister Cheryl Friend MattMany, many more! Aunt MaeCousin Justin Level One Contacts

Level Two Contacts You Uncle Ron Friend of Ron, HR Manager Tim, Uncle Ron’s Boss Aaron, Middle Manager Uncle Ron’s Colleagues

Level Two Contacts Essential piece in growing your network Direct connection to your field More willing to talk to you because of the personal referral

Meeting with Level Two….. Discuss the following: Learn about their career path Ask them for advice Ask for résumé advice Only discuss personal experiences if asked Use your “30-second pitch” (more on that to come) At the conclusion Thank them for their time Ask for contact information of their colleagues

Follow-Up is Vital Important to keeping your network alive Send a brief thank you note Include something specific you learned from them If you received résumé advice, send them a fresh copy with changes That contact will now have an updated copy of your résumé

Level three contacts Level 1 – Close Contacts Level 2 – Warmest Contacts Level 3+ – Warm Contacts

Level three contacts Initial contact is the same as Level Two Mention the name of person who referred you Secure a meeting and seek advice Additional step in follow-up: Follow Level Two instructions Write an additional thank you note to the person who referred you This will keep your network active with Level Two contacts as well

Watching Your Network Grow

Keeping Your Network Alive Level 1: Close Contacts Level 2:Warmest Contacts Level 3+:Warm Contacts When meeting with one of your contacts, be sure to leave a résumé Following any meeting with a contact, send a thank you note to the person who referred you

Tonight’s goal is not to feel like this:

What does the room “look” like? Networking area Sometimes called “pre-event reception” Dining area

Successful Networking Dependent upon your ability to communicate and interact In-person with follow-up Busy people Pick the right moment to approach them Intrigue them quickly in any conversation You will face rejections Be prepared with polite responses

Elevator Pitch: Seconds Communicate your Unique Selling Proposition Make a memorable impression Practice – You do not want to appear rehearsed

Your Personal Pitch Facebook SVSU House or Apartment Family You in your free time “To Do” Pad in one hand Newspaper in the other hand

Active Listening Listen to understand Be still Make eye contact Send non-verbal cues (nodding head, leaning forward) Do not play with or check your cell phone In networking with key leaders, this is 90% of it

Practice Practice in a group Practice with a wingman Practice alone If you are shy you can let people come to you until you are ready

Are you ready? The hardest part is just saying Hello!

Go Get Em’!

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