The Bill and Susan Lhota Office of Alumni Career Management Marilyn Bury Rice Jonathan Wray go

2 Career Development Programs/Resources ▫Web resources, career management system, webinars, programs, career fairs, individual career advising (in-person and remotely). ▫ Career Changes: ▫Launching ▫Transition ▫Underemployment ▫Unemployment ▫Encore Career A Lifelong Process: ▫Assessment ▫Exploration/Research ▫Personal Branding ▫Networking/Job Search ▫Professional Development

3.s.s Networking Best Practices Agenda: Why network? How to network Where to network Best practices Now let’s network!

4 Why Network? Gather info about new careers. Uncover the hidden job market. Further your professional circle. Tell others about your skills. Learn of the power of referral.

5 How to Network Develop your 30 second pitch. Identify potential contacts “warm” contacts - people I know “cold” contacts - people I want to get to know “lukewarm” contacts -people open to networking Identify key organizations and individuals

6 Where to Network OSU alumni clubs – local and international Well known networking groups in your city Professional association meetings Community involvement or volunteerism LinkedIn – groups, “Find Alumni” Twitter Social activities or hobbies

7 Networking Groups in Central OH  Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group:  Big Fish Networking:  Career Transition Institute: http:  Meetup.com:  Columbus Young Professionals:  Young Buckeyes Alumni Club:  Franklin County Alumni Club:  Columbus Chamber:  Plus many, many more!

8 Rules for Networking Get started. Develop a pitch and practice it. Obtain referrals and follow-up on referrals. Utilize LinkedIn and networking groups to identify good contacts. Invite to meet and present yourself well. Send thank-you notes. Maintain the relationship. Remember – Every contact is an opportunity to network!

9 Let’s Practice! Practice your 30 second pitch. Share your skills and commonalities. Ask for additional information or names.

10 Advice for Tonight It is ok to politely excuse yourself if the match is not what you seek. If further contact is desired by both parties, connect on LinkedIn. Have fun meeting fellow Buckeyes! The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc. Board of Directors