HOKIE Nation Network

Agenda Professional Networks Social Networks Presenting Yourself Questions and Discussion

Professional Networks• Chamber of Commerce and Boards of

Trade– Scheduled events– Professional networking events– Committee involvement– B2B

• County/Local Government Services– Small Business Development and Incubators– Economic Development– Public Hearings

Professional Networks continued• Alumni

– University• Undergrad and Graduate schools

– College and Departments– High Schools– Professional Curriculums

• Leadership Fairfax, Lead Virginia, Sorenson Institute• Certificates, Licenses

Often these organizations will have publications with job opportunities

Social Networks• LinkedIn and Facebook

– Groups• Employers• Professional

Opportunity to get into online discussions

– Blogs

Presenting Yourself Resumes Cover letters and follow up notes

Sell how you will benefit the organization; your skills to the organization’s needs

Social Media What impression are you leaving through

LinkedIn or Facebook?