AgendaAgenda

•Purpose, Objectives, and Values•Give, and Get, and Give Back Philosophy•Meeting logistics• Introductions

• Elevator Speeches• Business cards

•Committee opportunities•Online resources

• LinkedIn•Alumni•Next steps

PurposePurpose

LongsPeakNet is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization for job seekers in Longmont and

the surrounding area.

To provide a supportive environment where members can acquire relevant and effective skills to seek the ideal career opportunity Offer employers efficient access to an experienced and diverse pool of talent

ObjectivesObjectives

Foster effective networking Provide methods to share current job leads Offer programs and workshops that develop

effective job seeking skillsProvide face-to-face opportunities with

recruiters and companiesCreate supportive environment.

Organizational ValuesOrganizational Values

Professionalism“Give and Get” philosophy Proactive, participatory membershipIntegrity Motivational supportiveNetworking environment  

LongsPeakNet is a highly participatory group where members find many ways of contributing

““Give, and Get, and Give Back”Give, and Get, and Give Back”

Give,

Job tips, job leadsKnowledge TrainingSupportSuccess storiesFriendship

and Get,

Job leadsJob skillsFriendshipsMotivationMatched joband more …

and Give Back(as alumni)

Pass along job opportunities

NetworkChampionFeedback Informational

interviews

The “Twos”The “Twos”

Contribute $2Report 2 job leadsContribute 2 job tipsShare 2 networking contactsSpend 2 hours per week volunteering Energize 2 members for their job search

Weekly MeetingsWeekly Meetings

Mondays at Fellowship Center of LifeBridge Church

New member orientation - 3:30 to 3:55Open networking - 3:30 to 4:00Program - 4:00 to 5:00More open networking - 5:00 to 6:30

Elevator SpeechesElevator Speeches

Your elevator speech is how you market yourselfYour nameYour professionYour backgroundWhat do you do bestWhat new role or position you are looking for1-2 added points about you to tune your search

Do this all in less than 1 minute

Example elevator speechExample elevator speech

I am a Software Configuration Management and Build / Release consultant with extensive automation experience. I love to make processes go faster with less human interaction and have automated build and release processes for large multi-revision products.

My specialty is ClearCase and ClearQuest and I also have experience with AccuRev and Subversion.

I have planned, implemented, deployed and supported SCM processes and tools for small single-location and big projects located in 5 time zones.

I am looking forward to bring quality and consistency to your software product by implementing a solid process that works for developers, testers and support engineers alike.

John Doe, PMPProject Management Professional

123 Main StreetFort Collins, CO 80526Phone (970) 555-1212E-mail: j.doe@email.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin/in/JohnDoe

Business CardsBusiness Cards

A business card is another way to market yourselfYour nameYour professionContact InformationWhat you’re looking for

There is a station to print 10-20 business cards and help you get started networking today

Committee OpportunitiesCommittee Opportunities

When you are comfortable attending and want to do more, join any of our committees:ProgramsMarketing CommunicationsMarket DevelopmentRecruiter LiaisonWebsite and Online CommunitiesMembership/ Setup/ AdministrativeAlumni Liaison

Online (Web) resourcesOnline (Web) resources

• Many online resources are available. Focus this week on our website www.lpnet.org and LinkedIn www.LinkedIn.com

• Welcome email will have info on getting started

• Visit the member page of www.lpnet.org

LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Group

www.linkedin.comInternet business social networkingRapid way to network with LongsPeakNet

members and alumni"Opt-in", no obligationPrivateJoin the LongsPeakNet Group to receive

and post group notices.

Alumni MembersAlumni Members

Keep networkingPass on job opportunities to our LinkedIn

groupDo informational interviews upon member

requestBe a champion for LongsPeakNetHelp keep LongsPeakNet relevant with

feedback

Stay in Touch !Stay in Touch !

Next StepsNext Steps

Write your information on the new member form with legible email address

Respond to welcome email by joining LinkedIn LongsPeakNet group

Give, and Get Start your ‘twos’