1. Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 using networks

2. Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 The people you can start a conversation with Your network The people who know you well The people who sort of know you Often it is these people who give you the best new leads church group. ministers. boss teachers. coach. team mates neighbours. hairdresser. vet barista. gas station guy doctor. chemist parents. sisters brothers. close friends classmates. aunts. uncles cousins. grandparents co-workers. fellow students club or group members

3. Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Networking YOUgoal person 1 person 2 person 3 X X

4. Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Networking example family friend aunt friend (nursing home manager) doctor cousin colleague (nurse) minister colleague (nursing agency) friend (case manager) Church member (social worker) Jo Jo wants to explore nursing as a career option

5. Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 I’d like to talk to someone… On the wall there are [nn] sheets of paper Each sheet has a message about someone who wants help to find out about something I’d like to talk to someone who works with animals If you, or someone you know, might be able to help them add your details like this, eg., George. My neighbour works for the SPCA

6. Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Doing it right MUST DO #1 Create a positive impression of yourself Think about how you can make a good first impression appearance friendliness curiosity honesty Prepare yourself to emphasize your positive qualities People say I’m … I’ve had good feedback about …

7. Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Doing it right MUST DO # 2 Tell people about your interests and goals You can tell people about what you are looking for without directly asking for help. This may lead you to someone who could help you. Decide what is reasonable to ask of people. How strong is your connection? How willing is the person? How much hassle is your request?

8. Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 I’d like to talk to someone… Look at the sheets from the previous activity and choose one that interests you most. This is now the role you will play. Find one of students who added their names to the sheet. Talk to them about what you’d like to find out about and why. Ask them how they would feel about introducing you to the person they know.

9. Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Careers 11, trial resource, February 2011 The information in this presentation is based on ideas in the publication Teaching Networking Skills: Paving a Way to Jobs and Careers, Aug 2008, Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass Boston. Downloaded December 2010 from http://www.communityinclusion.org/article.php?article_id=251 www.careers.govt.nz