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Networking and Your O nline P resence

Networking and Your O nline P resence. Dean Carolyn Bassett Associate Director of the Career Center. Networking. What is it? Why do people think it’s difficult? Your Reputation Character, Collegiality, Communication Starts now. Networking as project management. Get organized!

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Networking and Your O nline P resence

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  1. Networking and Your Online Presence

    Dean Carolyn Bassett Associate Director of the Career Center
  2. Networking What is it? Why do people think it’s difficult? Your Reputation Character, Collegiality, Communication Starts now
  3. Networking as project management Get organized! goals timeline tasks spreadsheets SuccessHawk
  4. Effective Networking Tips & Techniques What’s your story, goal, and pitch? 15SecondPitch.com Practice! Resources Faculty Alumni Directory and Career Network Former supervisors Friends’ parents and parents’ friends Professional associations Affinity groups (Toigo, Forte Foundation) Do-it-yourself business cards
  5. Online Networking and Resources Social Networking vs. Professional Networking and the fuzzy gray area in between Facebook, etc. (employers are watching you) LinkedIn, or field specific Google yourself AC profile Employer sites; Facts on File & Vault; News alerts from Google, Yahoo, etc.
  6. Email – friend and foe Establish connection Subject line Seek knowledge, relationship, not just a job Check your email – no excuses! Don’t Use high importance flag Hound people Do’s Have a 2nd email address Deliver & Anticipate 24-48+ hour turnaround
  7. Nothing beats face-timeand other final thoughts… Informational Interviews Reciprocity: What do you have to offer? Don’t forget paper: your resume
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