NetworkingPlan

Your

NEXT

STEP…

NetworkingWhere does Networking

fit in the total picture of

your JOB SEARCH?????

Check Job Search Program List

Networking

• Retired or About to be Retired

• What’s Next

• Job Target

HOW………….

NetworkingKnow Thyself…………..

• Check your last resume, cover letter,

portfolio…

• What kinds of work have you done?

• What are your skills?

• What are your strengths and weaknesses?

• List ASSETS you are bringing to the job.

NetworkingFinding a job can be challenging

Remember there are always opportunities Traditional methods: Classifieds or Employment Agencies

75% to 95% of jobs are hidden Networking – developing relationships, talk to people around

you Networking is fun and rewarding

HAVE A PLAN!!!!!!!!!!

WRITE DOWN YOUR GOALS!!!!!!!!!!!

NETWORKING

Formal NETWORKING

vs

Informal NETWORKING

NETWORKINGFormal

• Professional Sites

• Career Search Specialists

• Association Meetings

• Job Search Forums

• Job Search and Career Networking

• Linked-In, Facebook…

NETWORKINGInformal

• Parties

• Holiday Occasions

• Friends

• Acquaintances

• Email

• Phone

HOW of NETWORKING• Contacts Level 1 and 2

• Methods

• Follow-up

Who Do You Know??????Level 1 Contacts

Friends, Family, Neighbours, Clergy, Association Members, Teachers, Former Co-workers, Employers, Managers, Former Customers, Clients, Business Contacts, References, Acquaintances from Sports, Community, Social and Volunteer Groups, Hairdressers, Doctors, Dentists,

Storekeepers……..

Who is Next???????????

Level 2 Contacts

• People Level 1 Contacts have referred you to ……

Methods for

NETWORKINGContacts…….

• Person to Person• Cold Calls – Phone• Emails• Letters• Voice Mail

NETWORKINGEveryone is a Potential Contact

Know your Contacts

• Contact Information• What person is like• What do I need to know before calling• What is the best way to call them• What is the best time to call them• What connection do you see• What should you ask• Can I use your name when I call

NETWORKINGHave a Level 2 CONTACT….……..What’s NEXT?

• What are your goals• Let them know you are looking for a job• Offer your resume• Ask for advice, information, leads• Can they give you a contact• Get inside information about company, • job, career field• Current and upcoming opportunities

Set up for NETWORKING

Information Interviews…

Job Shadow…

Volunteer

NETWORKINGCold Calls

• Have a quota for calls• Each time you call, it is easier• Give a brief introduction• Let them know why you are calling• Have a personal infomercial• Keep conversation brief• Be clear about how you will communicate from this point on• Ask for what you want (short meeting)• Don’t ask for a job• Make notes

NETWORKINGPerson to Person

• Be polite and respectful• Dress comfortably and appropriately• Keep the conversation brief• Have a dozen good questions• Be prepared to talk about you and be interesting• Don’t forget the other person• Get names of two new contacts • Send a thank you note• + + + the items underlined under Cold Calls

NETWORKINGInformational Interview

• Career opportunities• Training requirements• Trends and future outlook• Job and work setting information• Physical demands of work• Typical day on the job• Work environment• Team or independent work

Preparation for

NETWORKINGResearch Company/Employer/Contact

• Website

• Print Media

• Contacts

Follow-up for

NETWORKING• Phone call

• Letter/Note

• Email

• Voice Mail

NETWORKINGAlways……• Follow through with all referrals• Thank you notes for Referrers, Contacts and

Interviewers• Have a pen• Have a business or contact card• Keep track of all contacts and the status of situation• Focus on building relationships• Evaluate your network• Take advantage of strong and weak ties• Maintain your network• REACH OUT TO YOUR NETWORK

NETWORKINGREFERENCES

Book(s)

Canadian Hidden Job Market Directory, The, 7th editionCanada's best directory for finding the unadvertised jobsSentor Media, PublisherPaperback/327pp2008SEN-324326 $29.95

Job Lists

CareerJethttp://www.careerjet.ca/

Job Bookhttp://www.jobbook.com/

Job Search Forumshttp://forums.about.com/ab-jobsearch/

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/online careernetworking/Career_Social_Networking.htm

Networking Lettershttp://jobsearch.about.com/od/samplenetworkingletters/a/types-of-networking-letters.htm