1. Networking and the Job search
Businesspersons Between Jobs
Dwayne Miller
MBA, PMP, Master Black Belt Lean Six Sigma
ITIL v3 Foundation
Project Manager, St. Louis County
June 26, 2017

2. Overview No Silver Bullet Gold Nuggets Strategies Philosophies Job
Networking
LinkedIn
Toastmasters (Scare Yourself)
Accountability Groups
Creativity
Success Stories
Goals (BAG)
Increase Probability
Philosophies
Job
Life

3. Networking The Game, Make it Fun
Network with EVERYONE! - employed, unemployed, family, friends, neighbors, kid’s friend’s parents, etc.
Tools of Networking
Business Cards
Elevator Speech
LinkedIn
Facebook
Twitter
Cell phone
Follow-up – Thank You and Card
2-way conversation
Networking Events (NHH August 2017)
Nervous? - Try Toastmasters
The more you do it the easier it gets

4. LinkedIn Strategies – Profile1

5. LinkedIn Strategies – Profile2

6. LinkedIn Strategies – Profile3

7. LinkedIn Strategies – Misc.

8. Toastmasters Benefits
Improve Public Speaking – In front of an audience
Improve Speaking in small groups or one-on-one (Perfect for an interview)
Builds self-confidence and self-esteem
Stepped, self-paced approach
Immediate, positive, feedback
Improve interview skills with impromptu exercise at every meeting
Structured meetings follow “Robert’s Rules of Order”
Opportunity to practice presentations for work/school
Each club oozes with encouragement
Everyone there began their Toastmasters journey just like you
Everyone wants you to succeed
Reward/Award system
Professional Organization

9. Certifications, Professional Organizations, and Degrees
Look for certifications that can help you with your career and find a position.
Professional Organizations – Join Them!
Shows that you are doing more than the next person
Shows employers that you “get involved”
Volunteer – shows you are a team player
Shows you want to learn more about your industry
Great places to network
Great places to find a position/internship
Toastmasters is a Professional Organization
Look for a Professional Organization Chapter in your area/St. Louis
(If you never start, you will never finish!)

10. For Everyone in the Group to Land a Position
Accountability Group
First Priority
List Goals and Accomplishments
and failings
Goal
For Everyone in the Group to Land a Position

11. Accountability Group Formation
Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Mourning(Adjourning)
Group Dynamics
Ideal Group Size: 4-6
Good Balance of Personality Types
Chemistry of your team – safe, open environment
Group Rules
Goals first, everything else second, third, and so on
Typed Goals and Accomplishments with copies for everyone
Equal Participation
NO DEAD WEIGHT
Be On-time
No Phones/Texting
Group Roles
Leader – The “Rock” of the group
Timekeeper - Time Management – makes sure everyone is aware of the time
(What other roles are needed?)

12. Accountability Group Extras
Personal/Individualized Goals
Google Hangout Locations
Expanded Networks
Reviewed Resumes
Practiced Interviews
Shared Job Leads
Shared Job Search Tips
General Advice
Socialize – Became Friends
Sustainability

13. The Interview
Great things about an Interview – Attitude – It is not ‘all or nothing’
Meet new people
Possible new LinkedIn contacts
A new building you have never been to before
Learn about a new position
Learn about a new team of people
Learn about an organization
Maybe you are needed for another position in the company in the near future
Practice for your next interview
Know you will have fun
Preparing for an Interview
Know your responses for the ‘50 toughest Interview questions’
Practice Interviews – (Practice, Practice, Practice!)
Dry run to where you are interviewing
Questions you will ask – at least 10 – but only ask 3 or 4
Prepare to have fun
LinkedIn
Look up people you are connected to who work for company
Look up people you are going to interview with

14. Pursuing a Position Positive Attitude Network Pay it Forward
Rough spots – these too will pass - opportunities
Pollyanna – Look for the bright side in every situation
Don’t worry and don’t panic – ever!
Network
Business Cards – Never leave home without them!
30 Second Commercial – Elevator Speech
Network Everywhere!
Make it a Game
Pay it Forward
Never pass up an opportunity to help someone
Don’t ever expect anything in return
However, it will be returned to you in the most wonderful and unexpected way(s) – It’s Amazing!!!

15. Feel the Fear . . . and Do It Anyway
Life
Learn
Help People
Have Fun!
Leave it better for the
next person
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
by Susan Jeffers

16. Would anyone like to connect on LinkedIn?
Thank You!
Would anyone like to connect on LinkedIn?