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Career Networking
Introductions: Hello!
Chris FrewScientific Recruiting Manager
TechUSA, Inc.
--“Professional Networker”--
Career Networking: Basics
NETWORKING?
A social method by which opportunities are created through various networks
of like-minded people.
Essential trait within almost all successful people!
Career Networking: Why?
Learn, share ideas and solve problems Build long term relationships
Your career lasts a lifetime
“Two minds are better than one?” What about 3, 5, 25, 100 minds?
Make sure others know about you Your success will be a direct result of the
relationships that you build
We are all in this world together
Career Networking: Where?
Where should you be networking? School
Class Group Projects Clubs
Alumni Events Sports Events Seminars
WorkWork Teams Lunches Company Events
Conferences Associations Philanthropy
Social GroupsSports Teams Church Groups Clubs
Online: Social Media and Online NetworksFacebook Linked-In Blogs
Publications Presentation Articles
Career Networking: Class Examples
Class Examples???
Career Networking Presentation
Hopkins Biotech Network
Informational Interview: CMAST
Career Networking: Tips
1. Start with a plan: What do you want?Job Promotion Mentor
Service Information Strategic Partner
2. Brainstorm for contacts Examples:
Friends Family Neighbors
Classmates Professors Alumni
Co-workers Former Employers Teammates
Colleagues Community members Cashiers/Clerks
Dr’s / Dentist Auto Mechanic Accountants
Lawyers Recruiters Insurance Agent
Career Networking:
3. Be Prepared:Remember: networking is about marketing so be ready to advertise the right message
Practice your “Elevator Pitch” “I run a Life Science Recruiting and Staffing Firm and we
specialize in finding and placing top tier scientific professionals for contract, contract-to-hire and permanent positions.”
Tools: Resume – have an updated copy on you at all times Business Cards Online Profiles
Career Networking: Online
Utilize and Leverage The Internet Eliminates boundaries Identify favorable connections 24/7 Personal Marketing
What does your online image say about you? Be Professional Be Real Be Remember-able
Chris Frew: Linked-InSummary:
Recruiter, Social Philanthropist, Creative Marketing Specialist, Service Broker, loving fiancé...all in a days work. I work hard to build close and meaningful relationships from which good business opportunities fortunately emerge for all involved.
Career Networking:
4. Networking is about others first: What can you do to help others within your network? “What can I do to help you with your goals?”
The Law of Reciprocity “People are subconsciously motivated to reciprocate
anything that is done to or for them.” The best way to impress others, is to first be impressed by
others “What goes around, comes around”
Always be willing to give and help others first Share useful articles Make favorable introductions
Career Networking:
5. Take advice and Follow up If someone takes the time to give you advice or help you
out, make sure you “do what they say”. You can loose valuable allies by neglecting the advice and help
that is offered to you.
Contact referrals immediately
Prompt follow up is the KEY!!! You should always send thank you notes, letters or emails when
someone has helped you It is also important to keep them updated on your progress, especially if
they referred you to a colleague of theirs
Career Networking:
What companies are looking for:The one trait that companies require for every job:
Good Communication Skills!!! Networking is a great way to develop those skills
5 Traits That Hiring Managers Look For1.Ability & Suitability
2.Willingness
3.Manageability & Teamwork
4.Professional Behavior
5.Are you a problem solver?
Career Networking: General Tips
1. Start with the right attitude Think of it like a game/competition
2. Have a plan (long & short term)
3. Develop a professional “online image”
4. Network with others in mind
5. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want
6. Keep in touch – it will separate you from the rest
7. Use all of your networks
8. Keep track of your networks - Organization
9. Smile
Career Networking:
Questions?
Useful Resources:
www.hopkinsbiotechnetwork.org
www.linkedin.com
www.helpareporter.com
http://carey.jhu.edu/alumni/events/
www.techcouncilmd.com
