Networking 101: From Hello to Hire Me

Networking 101: From Hello to Hire MePresented by Emily Miethner Founder, CEO

Networking 101: From Hello to Hire Me @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark

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My Favorite Networking Stories


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Story: Tom Klinkowstein !

Networking Lesson: Do Great Work

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Networking Lesson: Do Great Work

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Story: Simon Kirk !

Networking Lesson: Be Helpful

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Networking Lesson: Be Helpful

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Story: Katy Zack & Rachel Silver !

Networking Lesson: Use Social Media

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Networking Lesson: Use Social Media

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Story: Amy Vernon !

Networking Lesson: Outside Your Comfort Zone Is a Good Place to Be

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Networking Lesson: Outside Your Comfort Zone Is a Good Place to Be

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Story: Anonymous !

Networking Lesson: Everyone won’t like you, you won’t like everyone

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Networking Lesson: Everyone won’t like you, you won’t like everyone

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My Favorite Conversation Openers & Closers Plus thoughts on timing

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So what brought you here tonight?I love your (something they are wearing).What did you think of the talk?What (food/drink) are you getting? (While standing in line) Hi, I just wanted to say hi! Is this your first time to this type of event?Are you in line?So are you a ____________? (student, Hofstra alumni, tea enthusiast, whatever the event theme is)

Conversation Openers

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**Let me introduce you to someone I met.** I'm going to grab another (drink/food).I need to use the bathroom.I'm going to say hi to a friend.I don't want to take up all your time.Well I'd love to stay in touch.I'm going to go mingle, but it was great chatting.

Conversation Closers

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Interviews and meetings: Immediately, then when relevant Job application: 2 weeks - 3 weeksOld bosses: Every 3-6 monthsOld colleagues: Once a yearProfessors: Once a year Cool people: When relevant

General Follow Up Notes

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My Favorite Networking Tools

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Rapportive for Gmail

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Refresh App

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Moo Cardsbit.ly/findsparkmoo

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Streak for Gmail

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Highrise

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Thank You Cards

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LinkedIn

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What We’ve Learned

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Start With What You Have

Professors FriendsWhat You KnowYour SkillsThe InternetEtc…


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Be Personal & Specific


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Keep it Authentic


Whatnow?

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Q&ASet goalsCome to Our Personal Brand Bootcamps and more events!FindSpark.com/events


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Networking 101: From Hello to Hire Me