WHY IS NETWORKING IMPORTANT?

Please list all of your workplace skills ?

Networking simply involves talking to people. When people say you should “network” to find a job, they mean you should talk to people about possible opportunities that may exist that they could help you with. When you do talk to people, you should be clear about WHAT you’re looking for and be clear about HOW you’d like their help.

To make new friendsTo make new friends To find a new jobTo find a new job To develop your current careerTo develop your current career To explore new career optionsTo explore new career options To obtain referralsTo obtain referrals To obtain sales leadsTo obtain sales leads To broaden your professional horizonsTo broaden your professional horizons

#1: Make a list of all the people to whom you can talk. Don’t have to be friendsDon’t have to be friends Just people you’re comfortable talking toJust people you’re comfortable talking to

#2: Make the best use of your network by giving people an easy way to help you. #1: Make a list of all the people to whom you can talk. Do not just say: “I’m looking for a job. Do you know of any jobs?”Do not just say: “I’m looking for a job. Do you know of any jobs?” Ask for their tips, leads & suggestions.Ask for their tips, leads & suggestions. Use leading statements that tell them what you’re looking for and the kind of help you need.Use leading statements that tell them what you’re looking for and the kind of help you need. Example: “I’m looking for part time job working with people. Do you know anyone that is hiring? May I use your name as a reference?”

#1: Make a list of all the people to whom you can talk. #2: Make the best use of your network by giving people an easy way to help you. #3: Know your sources for networking contacts. All you need is a connection.All you need is a connection. Be specific.Be specific. You don’t want to annoy your network contacts or you may lose them.You don’t want to annoy your network contacts or you may lose them. Possible sources include personal, professional, and internet contacts.Possible sources include personal, professional, and internet contacts.

Personal Contacts: friends friends acquaintances acquaintances neighbours neighbours relatives relatives classmates classmates teachers teachers club members club members Professional Contacts: employers employers supervisors supervisors co-workers co-workers customers customers Internet Contacts: subscribers to mailing lists you participate in subscribers to mailing lists you participate in personal or professional contacts that you might talk to through personal or professional contacts that you might talk to through