Networking during the Holidays!LARRY SCHENONE14 DECEMBER 2015

Networking during the Holidays!

Who am I and who are you? Networking at Holiday Event Strategies Different type of Holiday Events Conclusion

Who am I ?My name is Larry Schenone

I am a certified Project Manager Over 15 years as a Engineering Manager, Program Manager, Project

Manager, and New Business Development Manager Manufacturing/Operations in Aerospace, Defense, Construction and IT

Services Involved with 4 Patents in material handling. MBA along with a P.E license I love learning new things and developing ideas into reality. My recent project was named PMI “Project of the Year for 2016”

Who are you!

Everyone should have an “elevator speech”! The time is now to practice yours!

Networking during the Holidays

Take a personal assessment of yourself Networking requires a positive attitude. Smile Often! You need confidence in yourself and your abilities. Take a good look in the mirror and decide how you can seize the day. Find a way to cope with stress. Reward yourself when the results of your networking are productive. Keep current on your industry…READ!

Networking during the Holidays!

Networking at Holiday Events (Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert). Conversations should be focused on the person you are speaking with, NOT YOU

AND YOUR JOB SEARCH! Do not pass out resumes unless asked by your contact. Your goal is to establish TRUST and follow-up opportunities.

Networking during the Holidays

Every Event is an Opportunity to Network (James Wright Diversity and Inclusion Strategist)

Connect with People you don’t know Listen more than speak and let them get to know you.

Keep you business cards handy Update any new information on your business cards Use both sides of a business card High quality cards are impressive

Networking during the Holidays

Send Holiday Cards (James Wright Diversity and Inclusion Strategist)

People still love to open cards and post them on their office doors Never forget this is time for spreading peace, joy and fun. Listen more than speak and let them get to know you.

A Bottle of Wine Begs to be Shared Consider sharing a bottle of wine as a gift wit those executive you

want to add to your network Timely Follow-up is Imperative

Thanks you notes

Networking during the Holidays

At a Networking Event (Denise Renee Phinn Content @ Social Media Marketing/Copyrighter

Understand Your Objectives for Attending and Set Realistic Expectations Target of quantity of contacts

Set Time Limit How long will you stay?

Get the Dress Code Memo Don’t want to be odd person out

Make sure your phone is fully charged. People will look for you on LinkedIn

Observe a two drink minimum No fun in being hammered to yourself or others

Networking during the Holidays

At a Networking Event (Denise Renee Phinn Content @ Social Media Marketing/Copyrighter

Have 3-4 Conversation Closers Hey its been great chatting but I need to swing to the buffet line My wife just called and I need to help her with Christmas Shopping

Categorize your Connections and Follow-up Accordingly A for absolute must set-up follow up B Best to stay connected on social media C for c u when I c u

Conclusion

You owe it to yourself to manage your career…where do you want to be 1 year, 5 years and beyond.

You have the choice to do nothing and expect your job will always be there.

For most, favorable career moves are under YOUR control, performed under YOUR terms.

Networking can be the path to self fulfillment. Keep the faith……and give thanks for all your blessings given to you.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!