The Power and Necessity of Professional Networking

By: Katrina Geis

The exchange of information or service among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically the cultivation of productive relations for employment or business.

What is Networking?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTU2FkVyoUw&feature=channel

Networking Video

Networking is important because it can help you reach your goals and career aspirations, as well as give you an opportunity to help others attain their goals as well.

According to Forbes Magazine about 60% of jobs are placed through an internal referral.

Below is a short video from Dave Olsen, Vice President of Alfred Publishing. In this video Olsen gives his opinion about the importance of professional networking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJMiaTXsWE

The Importance of Networking

The American Marketing Association Cincinnati Chapter Young Professionals and Collegiate Group

United Way Emerging Leaders' Society

Young Leaders of Northern Cincinnati

Networking Groups In Cincinnati

An elevator speech is a 30-90 second speech you create about yourself. Usually it includes a short of yourself, your strengths and goals. Below is an example of an elevator speech.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n16H0gfHjSY

Elevator Speech