2. The Foundation of Networking Definition of Networking
Developing and using contacts made in business for purposes beyond
the reason for the initial contact. Networking is more prevalent in
todays business world than ever before. Technology has shaped the
way people network and interact.
3. How Networking is Useful Allows you to make contacts with
various groups of people in the workplace. Enables you to relate to
co-workers in your field and share experiences. Provides insight
for the ever changing workplace.
4. When to use Networking Networking can be incorporated into
almost every social situation with only a few exceptions.
Appropriate Inappropriate Business conventions Award Ceremonies In
your current workplace Sensitive Situations Social Settings Church
Socials Contacts received from friends and relatives
5. Different Forms of Networking Social Media Linkedin Facebook
Twitter Business Conventions Industry Tradeshows Friends and Family
Social Settings
6. Networking Essentials Meeting people who are beneficial to
your endeavors. Collect and update contact information. Keep in
regular contact with those in your established network. Thank
people when help is given! Help others when asked.
7. How to Approach Networking Networking does not just happen,
you need to be pro-active. Steps to succeed in networking Make a
plan Commit to it Develop networking skills Execute the plan
8. Tools for Successful Networking Set a goal to meet five
people at every event you attend Carry your business cards with you
wherever you go Dont sit by people you know in business or
convention settings. Get active! People do business with leaders.
Join Committees, Get involved!
9. Networking Builds More Than Just Friendships Networking can
help with: Changing Jobs Surviving Layoffs Choosing Employers In
this tough economy, it is always better to know a vast number of
people, rather then just your office co-workers.
10. Workplace Computer Social Peer-to-peer Events
11. Examples of Networks Student Groups Professional Groups
Headhunters Alumni Organizations Friends of friends Community
Activities Religious Centers
12. What kind ofnetworker are you?
13. Passive/Negative: Not really networking type, a little
timid and scared toput him or herself out there Conservative: This
type of person will networking, however only withpeople that he or
she is comfortable and familiar with. Forexample, members of the
same club Reactive: This type will be open to new ideas and
networkingrelationships, but will keep a limited networking circle
by being veryselective. He or she doesnt go out of their way to
expand, rather let theopportunities come to them. Proactive: This
type of person will go out of their comfort zone andreaches out to
develop the network he or she strives for. They are veryfocused on
putting themselves out there to make connections that willbenefit
them in the future. These are very driven types of people.
Hyperactive: This type will attempt to network with anyone they
can, andbelieve strongly in random connections. They have a lot
ofenergy, however are more focused on quantity, which can be risky
if they donot have a direction.
14. How not to network.
15. Glass Ceiling Some of the facts and figures that shape the
debate about the glass ceiling and gender gap in American
businesses By Kevin Fogarty Stereotypes persist Even with equal
qualifications and achievements women are perceived less favorably
than men as reflected in evaluations and promotions. Women who
comprise less than half the workforce in a business are also more
likely to be pushed toward tasks that are stereotypically feminine,
such as support work. Given equivalent positions, men are perceived
as more influential than women. Men are also more likely to resist
influence from women. Research shows that women are not afforded as
much of a repertoire of behaviors when it comes to assertiveness.
That is, women are either viewed as not assertive enough or too
assertive. Women are more likely to be stereotyped as family
focused and unwilling to travel and therefore tend to be passed up
for promotions. This is called the motherhood assumption by
researchers. Source: The Prevalence of Gender Stereotyping and
Bias, Anita Borg Institute for Women in Technology
16. Pay Gap 2008 Womens salary differential compared to men All
women: 79.9 percent Women who have never married: 94.2 percent
(Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor )
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