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Networking Know-How

Networking Know-How. Shari Walsh Careers Counsellor. Careers Fairs Careers and Futures Fair Education Careers Fair International Careers Fair Virtual Careers Fair Career Mentor Scheme Career Counselling Specialising in: Undergraduate Postgraduate International Graduate Outcomes

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Networking Know-How

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  1. Networking Know-How Shari Walsh Careers Counsellor

  2. Careers Fairs Careers and Futures Fair Education Careers Fair International Careers Fair Virtual Careers Fair Career Mentor Scheme Career Counselling Specialising in: Undergraduate Postgraduate International Graduate Outcomes Job Seeking Resources Job Vacancy Lists – Register with CareerHub! Casual Jobs Graduate/postgraduate jobs Jobs whilst studying Vacation Jobs Workshops On-Campus Company Presentations Resource Guides and Publications Work Experience Insurance Workshops and Workbooks Resume Checking Response in 5 working days Email careers@qut.edu.au Access to Going Global Services for Students

  3. Career Planning Model

  4. Agenda… • Welcome & Introductory activity • Networking and my career • Tips, getting started, and practice • Review and feedback

  5. What I feel about networking… • Scale of 1 - 7 Terrifying Can’t wait! • What are your key thoughts/feelings when you hear the word – networking? • Discuss in small groups

  6. What happens when we are anxious?

  7. What happens when we are anxious? • Fight/flight/ or freeze response (Walter Cannon) • activated in the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system which controls blood vessels, smooth muscle, & glands Pulse rate Digestion Breathing Cognitive ability

  8. Strategies

  9. Panic Stretch Comfort

  10. Avoid PANIC • Breathe... • Set a reasonable expectation for yourself • But I’m shy • Extroverts need to be careful too

  11. Where do I start?

  12. Types of Networking • In/Formal events (like this one) • Seminars, professional associations • Social networking sites • MySpace • LinkedIn • FaceBook • Through people you already know • contacting, meeting, or being introduced to people

  13. But I don’t know anyone….. Sure you do!!! Friends Workmates Family Friends You Uni Friends Tutors Lecturers

  14. What are the top 10 networking topics?

  15. The top 10 best networking topics Weather The Function Sport Work Travel/holidays What you have been doing recently Current news/events Food and lifestyle (pets etc) Health and fitness Environment

  16. Activity • Networking cards

  17. Some things to think about • Did you introduce yourself? • Did you find anything you have in common? • Did you make a connection with anyone?

  18. Professional networking REMEMBER: Networking is about creating mutually beneficial relationships What’s in it for me? information about my career foot in the door What’s in it for them? up to date information interest in their career

  19. Why is it important to network? To make new contacts and build mutually beneficial relationships • Tap into the hidden job market • To find out about what a role involves • To enable you to get the right outcome for you • Potentially extend your work into a different area • Opportunity to look for collaboration • More input on the design and direction of your future work

  20. Networking tips • Good firm handshake • Introduce yourself • Be willing to talk about yourself • (a little) • Be interested in the conversation • Ask questions – what, how, etc • Avoid why • Re-phrase or probe for more information

  21. Be PREPARED – good networking doesn’t just happen • Prepare an statement about yourself (aka 30 second pitch) • Key points about yourself/your skills/your degree

  22. What can I ask? • Can you give me a brief description of your work/career? • What do you most enjoy about your career/job? • What have been your key achievements? • What future direction are you planning? • What key skills would someone need to start working in this area? • What advice would you give to someone wanting to start in this career?

  23. Entering a group If people are leaning in towards each other they are probably gossiping –stay away If leaning out OK to approach! Pick a group that has spaces for you to slot in to Within 30 secs someone should notice you so if not move on

  24. Exit routines • Don’t worry about leaving others • Take the person with you • Off load them to someone else by taking them to someone you know • When leaving say thank you for ............... • So lovely to meet you • I promised myself I’m going to meet 8 people tonight...................

  25. Let’s practice

  26. Food, drink and you • Etiquette about eating, drinking, and talking • Eat before you go • Don’t eat and talk at the same time • Are breakfast meetings really for breakfast?

  27. Don't network just to network Start small and build it Stop apologising Be prepared Be yourself Tap into your passions Always ask – information, introductions Be a good listener Follow up & be generous Never eat alone! Ten tips for networking From Inc. Magazine, Jan 2003 – Tahl Raz www.cio.com/article/print/164300

  28. It's not just about what you know, it's not just about who you know It's about what you knowand it's about who you know

  29. Contact Careers and Employment OPENING HOURS Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm LOCATION Gardens Point Campus: Level 2, X Block Reception: Room X226 Kelvin Grove Campus: Level 4, C Block (Above the Refectory) PHONE Gardens Point: 07 3138 2649 Kelvin Grove: 07 3138 3488 X BLOCK, GP EMAIL careers@qut.edu.au C BLOCK, KG WEBSITE www.careers.qut.edu.au C BLOCK, CA

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