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NETWORK YOUR WAY TO A SUCCESSFUL CAREER
Sarah BlackfordAcademic & science career specialist
www.biosciencecareers.orgwww.sebiology.org
WHY NETWORK?Because: Over 50% jobs are not advertised. It gets you noticed. It helps you to be more informed. People like to help other people, especially
if they think they are making an effort. Work is people!
Definition of ‘networking’?CommunicatingConnectingCollaborating
Examples of networking Conferences/seminars/workshops Industry/business: internships-collaborations-visits Activities, social events Informal: Chatting in the coffee room/corridor Specialised clubs and learned societies Social media: Blogging (Twitter, Blogs), LinkedIn
Online platforms: Researchgate, Mendeley Online networks: Google+ Email, Discussion lists
FDozens of Bioscience societies – Europe/USA Reduced registration to conferences Travel grants Lab visits Specialised workshops Newsletters Mentoring Networking with members
cus on learned societies
FInformation gathering/disseminating –
Attending/presenting talks and view postersCareer/specialist workshopsJob shops
Networking –Talking to peopleGiving your name/contact detailsGetting names/contact details
cus on conferences
FLinkedIn Used by professionals/business
Company & job searchesCan join specialist groupsProfessional personal profile
Twitter More casual/randomGathering information/signposting papers, blogs, etc.Jobs, courses and meetings mentioned
cus on social media
What are your key ‘selling points’?1. Name, where, who you work for/with2. What you’re working on – broad picture3. What you’re working on – specifics4. Future ideas, prospects? 5. Personal interests?
Over to you:
NETWORKING
A two-way process!
Passion – engagement and enjoymentUsing body language/spaceVaried use of voice – tone/volumeGesturesEye ContactHumour
COMMUNICATION OUTPUT:
COMMUNICATION INPUT:Active listening
Eye contact/nodding/smilingLeaning in/forward
Asking questionsMaking comments/adding more
Twitter Profile examples:“Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Researcher in heart failure, calcium handling, and conformational dynamics of ion pumps.”
“PhD. EMBO Postdoctoral fellow at CRG, Barcelona. Keywords: computational biology, genetics, evolution, science, genomics, R, python, photography, Raspberry Pi” “TCRN Research Fellow with background in virology, microbiology and cancer research, and passionate about global health, community and living sustainably”
“Great ape geek & feminist atheist. Tweets mostly about primates, conservation, science & human rights. Also been known to climb on soap box when necessary.”
Barriers to networking Nothing to say/nothing in common Lack of confidence/lack of motivation Language Hierarchy Other people’s attitudes Personality – naturally introverted/extraverted Situation (eg is it face-to-face, on-line, writing,
activities, national, local …)
Barriers to networking Engage with networking activities/platforms Prepare Start ‘small’ Find common ground Be aware of your behaviour, and others Be friendly, approachable – Smile Step out of your comfort zone Read widely, connect, disseminate (social media)
Overcoming
Preparation Have a plan of action for a conference Post an appropriate (and full) profile and
photo according to the social media platform
Research! Google people/read papers/ company profiles etc.
Networking at work …
Sarah BlackfordBLOG: www.biosciencecareers.orgSEB WEBSITE: www.sebiology.orgEMAIL: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/pub/sarah- blackford/10/b72/968TWITTER: @Bioscicareer
