Networking

1. Networking Patricia Rankin Tricia@pizero.colorado.edu Supported by SBE-123636

2. Networking is Easy • Everyone already knows how to network • Anyone you interact with can be seen as part of your network • Anyone you meet (in person or via electronic exchanges) can be part of your network • Doesn’t require any special equipment • Gets easier with practice

3. Networking is Related to Mentoring • These are closely related – its not an either/or – have both! • Networks should be broad – the broader the better • Mistake only to network with people just like you • Networking is a two way street (“Norm of Reciprocity”) • Networks don’t have a fixed hierarchy between members • Networks evolve

4. Networking is adoptable • Your institution can help you network • Mailing lists, lunches, get-togethers • Something concrete that they can do that pays big benefits • Just having organizational support helps • Your professional organizations can help you network (and many do) • Networking breakfasts, lunches at meetings

5. Networking is Allowed • Its OK (in fact its required) to develop career skills • Think of Social Connection as Social Capital • You want to be effective at what you do • Relationships are assets • Its OK to ask for help • Just because you get a promotion doesn’t mean that you have to know how to do the job

6. Networking Works • Provide access to information • Job opportunities • Policies • Provide Support • Help to identify common problems and issues • Encourage collaboration • Help you advance