NETWORKING FOR SUCCESS

What is Networking?What are the Benefits of Networking?

How do you build your Network?

NETWORKING FOR SUCCESS

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just contacting everyone you know and asking if they know of any

job openings.

NETWORKING IS NOT… 

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NETWORKING IS A PROCESS….

Uncovering opportunities where they are not

apparent

Developing relationships to further your goals

Connecting with people in a mutually

productive way

Developing a support system

WHAT IS NETWORKING?

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Are you looking in the right direction ?

Which of these job search methods do you consider the best.

Answering Want AdsNetworkingApplying Directly to Employers

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Proven Methods to look for work How people look for work

How Employers look for Applicants

Placement Agencies

External Networks

Job Postings

Internal Networks

Want Ads/Internet

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Practice Interviewing

Job leads & referrals

Access to potential employers

Shared knowledge

Being active

Benefits of Networking

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Social Media is a conversation

Supported by online tools

Where does Social Media come to play?

Business Perception Has Changed

August 2008 - The New York Times published an article that projected Americans lost $650 billion in productivity by using Social Media in the workplace

September 2010 - Social Media Becomes Hottest Topic at New York Times Business Summit

Why are people using Social Media ?

Companies engaged in social media experienced an 18% increase in revenue compared with companies that did not engage which experienced a 6% decline.

(engagementdb.com 2009)

Companies are seeking employees with social

networking skills.

The Bottom Line

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Finding your Way to Success - Are you LinkedIn?

North County Coastal Career Center

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First Steps

Creating A LinkedIn Profile

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Enhancing your Visibility

What makes your profile complete?

• Your current position• Your profile summary

• Two past positions • Your education • Your specialties

• A profile photo• At least three recommendations

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Create a Memorable Headline Unemployed Professional Headlines:

• Experienced Retail Manager available for new career opportunity

• Marketing professional in transition

• Recent college graduate seeking entry level programming position

Depending on your occupation – any eye catching headline would work too!

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Summary & Specialties

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Work Experience

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Which words are right for me?

•Make a list of your contributions, activities, responsibilities, acknowledgements & awards

•Scan the job descriptions of your “ideal job”

•Identify “hard to find” skills & current trends (e.g. process improvement, lean six sigma, lean manufacturing)

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Other focus areas

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Complete Profile – Day 2

• Your current position• Your profile summary

• Two past positions • Your education • Your specialties

• A profile photo• At least three recommendations

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Thank you and get connected!

YOU ARE NOW