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Networking, Relationship Building & Social Media
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Networking, Relationship Building &
Social Media
Networking Is Connecting
At school
At work
Meeting with friends
Family gatherings
Job fairs and events
Social media
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Who is in your Network?
Your network is comprised of everyone you connect with.
Your network is your family, friends, colleagues, teachers, employers, and people you meet.
You build your network as you develop positive relationships.
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Hidden Job MarketIn your relationships
Your reputation
Your ability to show your strengths and skills
Research companies of interest (their vision/mission)
Walk in whenever possible or contact a person by phone or email
Find jobs before they are advertised
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
The 5 B’s of Networking
Be likeable – Say something interesting about yourself to connect with others.
Be brief – Prepare something in writing to say.
Be social – Show interest in others.
Be positive – Smile and listen (takes your mind off of your own problems).
Be thankful – Practice an attitude of gratitude.
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Career Success Formula
Know your strengths
Build needed skills
Develop character
Explore opportunities
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Introduce YourselfWrite down and then share:
A Skill
A Value
Something interesting about yourself
From “Fire Up Your Profile For LifeWork Success”
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Personal Contact“Personal contact and face-to-face
conversations are still the best way to network and build relationships for work and business, but LinkedIn is a professional social media tool for introductions and follow-up to enhance and expand your social network.” from Fire Up Your Profile For LifeWork Success, by Nancy J. Miller, M.S
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Expand Your Circle of Influence
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Your Profile Is a Marketing Tool
Your Profile is an effective marketing tool for your business or job search. Using social media to build relationships takes time and planning, but there is no financial cost and there are many rewards.
“Fire Up Your Profile For LifeWork Success” page 179.
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Your Profile is Your Success Story
Show what you can offer an employer that no one else has.
Share important character traits you bring to your job or business.
List skills and experience you have that are needed in your business or career field.
Share accomplishments you are proud of.
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
What Do You Want To Share
How do you want to write your name?
What information about yourself do you want to make public?
Gather accomplishments in one place.
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Summary Is the KeyGet their attention so they will keep
reading.
Know who you want to speak to.
Make your summary into a one sentence “Headline” to get the attention of your audience.
Include a call to action.
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Call to ActionLet your audience know you want them to do
next:
Read your resume.
Connect with you.
Send you an email message.
Be sure to give your contact information where it is readily visible in your Summary.
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
What Can You Do With LinkedIn?
Add your resume
Make connections
Follow up after networking
Join groups
Show gratitude
Develop good job search habits
Demonstrate Your Ability to Use Social Media
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Add Your ResumeYou can access your resume from any computer or device.
•Use the “Edit” tool to edit your Summary•The Media tool (next in the row) allows you to add a PDF file or link (click arrow).•The Arrows allow you to move things around on your profile.
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Show GratitudeRecommend people (not the same as
Endorsements).
Ask for recommendations.
Show appreciation for the work of others.
Share information of interest from friends and colleagues.
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Join GroupsCheck the groups that people you respect
are in.
Do a search for subjects or groups.
Search for Businesses, Associations, Networking groups.
Find an open group in the Group Directory. http://www.linkedin.com/directory/groups/
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Job Search on LinkedInYou can click the Jobs tab to search for
companies.
Use the Search drop down menu to find Businesses – look for businesses that interest you.
Use the Search drop down menu to find Jobs – look for jobs in your location.
In Groups use the Jobs tab to look for jobs from your group.
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Social ReputationMaintain a professional reputation on
social media.
You never know who is connected to whom in your network.
Protect your privacy.
Everything you put on the internet leaves a footprint.
Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Good PracticeUsing social media is good practice for your
job search.
Describing your skills and experience—preparation for writing your resume
Sharing projects, classes, presentations, community work—you can see your accomplishments and any gaps you want to fill.
Showing gratitude—you won’t forget your thank you letter.
Connect – see responses to your profile.Presentation by Nancy J. Miller, M.S.
Fire Up Your Profile For LifeWork Success
For more information on how to create a fired up profile go to:
Creative LifeWork Design
www.njmiller.weebly.com
Buy the book, “Fire Up Your Profile For LifeWork Success” available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble websites.
Email Nancy: [email protected]
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