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Linda Pollock // Career Services Center
*Networking: It’s all about Relationships
*Find Us – uncg.edu/csc
*Definition
*Dictionary.com: a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest
*What percentage of jobs come through some form of networking?
*80-85%
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9VUqB7wQpY
*Tell Me About Yourself
• Your Name, what you are currently doing
• What is something you are currently working on (project, developing skills, solving a problem)
• Describe what you hope to do next - goal
• Don’t forget to SMILE and breathe
• Keep it short. Keep it quick. Keep it clever.
• Keep it BENEFIT oriented.
• Make it something that will encourage questions.
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*Informational Interviewing
• Gain information about a career, field, company, or position
• Goal is to gather information NOT to seek employment
• Contributes to building your network and developing future contacts though referrals
• Educate yourself before the meeting
• Work with Career Counselor to identify people, get sample questions, practice what you will say
• Parents
• In-Laws
• Siblings
• Aunts, Uncles, Cousins
• Distant Relatives
• Consider in/outside your field and in/outside your geographic area
*4 F’s - Family
• Friends’ Parents
• Family member’s workplace
• Renew lapsed acquaintances (Facebook)
• Share your plans and your need (especially when looking for a full time job)
• Show them you are now an adult*4 F’s – Family Friends
*4 F’s - Friends
• Current and former classmates (high school)
• Roommates, Residence Hall
• Student Organizations at UNCG
• Church connections (here or at home)
• Fellow Volunteers
• Sports teams
• Coworkers
• Supervisors
• Alumni Directory (especially on LinkedIn)
• Hairdresser or at the Gym
• Realtor, Auto Mechanic, Mail Carrier, Doctor, Dentist, Vet
• Special Events (weddings, reunions)
• Professional organizations in your field – join as student!
• Career Counselors
*4 F’s – Friends of Friends
*Time to Network
• Give your “elevator pitch” to a partner
• Get feedback
• Talk about your network – pros/cons
• Let them give you 2 ideas to interact with your network in the next month
• Let the next person go
*What to Do Now
• Start contacting people on your list
• Meet new people
• Continue adding to your network as you go through UNCG
• Meet with a career counselor for additional guidance
Career Services Center
#1 EUC next to Subway
Drop In: M-F 12-4
Appointments: 334-5454
*Questions?Thanks!