COMM 202 TUTORIAL #6

w/ Michelle Sieklucki T05 & T11

AGENDA

Agenda

• Course Timeline• Skills Matrix Debrief

• Info Interviews• Networking 101 pt. 2

• Action Items

Course Timeline

Week 9 Week 13Week 10 Week 12

• tutorial: networking/ information interviews

• networking event (Nov 3rd 6-8PM)

• lecture: interview prep

• tutorial: interview questions

• interview stream due (Nov 25th 11:59PM)

Week 11

• lecture: informational interview

• networking reflection due(Nov 8th 11:59PM)

• lecture: when you’ve got the job!

• employment interviews (Nov 28-Dec 1)

• informational interview (Dec 2nd 11:59PM)

SKILLS MATRIX

Where does networking happen?

Networking

Chance Meetings

Facilitated Events

Direct Request

Why Bother? • get your foot in the door (faster)

• gain insight about a company, industry, or career path

• practice your interview and networking skills

• find a potential mentor

• show them who you are beyond your resume and cover letter

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW

Info Interview Assignment • contact details (name, company, title,

phone, email)• list of questions asked• major insights gained – what did you

learn during your informational interview? **This is the most important part, should be 40% of final paper**

• did you request/receive any information regarding additional connections?

• follow up action – What will you do to maintain this connection? *Screen shot of thank you email required

• what are your next steps having conducted this information interview?

Info Interview Assignment• Due Friday, December 9th • Minimum 2 pages• In-person and NOT a current UBC student/staff/faculty or family member• Look at potential questions on the course blog 20

%

HOW TO GET YOUR INFO ON!

Land an Info Interview

1. Find 4 or 5 potential contacts

2. Research them (Google, LinkedIn) and reach out to contacts you have in common

3. Decide what you want to talk to them about and brainstorm questions and points of commonality

4. Send out your invites! Don’t be offended if they don’t immediately reply

Timeline

Wk.9• Determine potential informational interview candidates• Compose and send first round email

Wk.10• Compose and send second round email

Wk.11• Have interview date/time confirmed

Wk.12• Brainstorm questions for interview

Wk.13• Go for coffee!• Assignment due Dec 9th 11:59PM

Example “Ask” Email

Example “Thanks” Email

NETWORKING 101 PT.2

#GOALS

Networking Event

• SAVE THE DATE! • Thursday, November 3rd from 6:00pm-

8:00pm @ CPA Hall • Alumni, senior students, and local

professionals convening for an evening of networking with this semester’s COMM 202 students

• Excellent opportunity to practice and refine your networking skills and learn more about how to make the most of your time at Sauder!

Networking Reflection• Your goals in attending the event (what was your purpose in going, define SMART goals beforehand)

• How you researched the contacts before the event?

• What was it about these people that motivated you wanting to talk to them?

• A brief summary of who you spoke with and what you learned in the conversations

• A reflection on the lessons you have learned about the networking process

• Next steps you will take to continue building a relationship with your new contact (if you plan to)

10%

Networking Reflection

Due November 8th at 11:59PM

How to Succeed

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Assess the Room

• Look for singles or doubles!

• You want to be memorable - the less people in your circle the easier that becomes!

The Approach

• don’t interrupt – when joining a networking circle, wait for a lull in the conversation

• never have food and a drink, you need a free hand to shake!

• go with a wingman, but not a Siamese twin

Start the Convo

http://www.bampowlife.com/blog/2015/7/14/10-networking-hacks-for-the-terrified-socialite?rq=networking

Keep it Simple!• just simply say hi!

– Hi, my name’s Michelle. – Hi Michelle, it’s nice to meet you. My name’s Andy.

• show you’re interested in talking to them– Hi Andy it’s great to meet you as well. I was actually hoping to chat with you this evening as I noticed on your LinkedIn profile that you…and I would love to hear more about your experience.

• start the conversation. ask a question / have them talk about themselves / stay positive– Do you have any advice for students…looking to make the most of their time at Sauder? …looking for a career in your field?

Continuing the Convo• be careful not to monopolize peoples’ time

• listen for facts, feelings, free information and implied statements

• introduce others, tying them into the conversation

• identify commonalities• ask open ended questions

LISTEN

LISTEN

LISTEN

The Exit • spend 5 to 10 minutes with one person; wait for a lull

• excuse yourself kindly and assertively:– “It was nice to meet you”– “I’m glad you were here today. It’s been great chatting with you. Thanks so much.”

– “I don’t want to monopolize all your time today. Thank you for taking time to speak with me and I hope you enjoy the rest of the event.”

• shake hands and exchange cards or ask to connect (if the conversation was meaningful)

The Follow-up

Hi Andy,

It was so great to get the chance to speak with you at last night’s networking event. I was really inspired by what you said about “building your personal brand”, and I am looking forward to putting your advice into practice.

I would love to continue our conversation about your experience at KPMG. I understand that you are very busy, but it would be great to meet for about 20 minutes. Would you be available to meet on Monday or Tuesday next week? Coffee is on me!

Thank you,Michelle

after great conversations, send a personalized email or LinkedIn request (or maybe an

informational interview request?)

QUESTIONS?

The Event IRL

Event Pet-Peeves• asking questions and not listening to the answer

• asking rapid-fire questions so no one else can speak

• when a person’s outfit is distractingly unprofessional

• when students only talk about their option choices or career path!– try connecting over a common interest beyond work and school

Event Pro-Tips• eat dinner beforehand• do some research on the delegates, but don’t get consumed in stalking every LinkedIn profile

• dress classy and comfortably• have a few interesting questions / topics to chat about ready to go. how do you want to be remembered?

• when all else fails, find a 202 TA and we’ll help you join a circle

• head to an area that is less packed• manage your energy – take a breather if you need it

QUESTIONS?

Business Casual

Business Casual

ACTION ITEMS

Action Items• Resume and Cover Letter Assignment due November 1st 1:59PM

• Networking Event is on November 3rd form 6-8pm

• Networking Reflection Due Nov.8th 11:59PM

• Lecture Next Week