Networking Skills

Clem Mulcahey Banks – Volunteering and Training CoordinatorUssu.volunteering@surrey.ac.uk

• Voluntary projects• Peer-to-peer training• Societies, media groups,

RAG events/pub&rec

Aims/Objectives

• To give society committees the understanding and ability to use networking to promote themselves.

By the end of this session participants will have:• A good knowledge of what networking is• An understanding of the importance and benefits of

good networking skills.• Knowledge of where and when to apply these skills.

WHAT IS NETWORKING?

Networking is building relationships...

...but how do we do it?

How?

• Introduction• Communication• Follow-up

How can networking benefit you?

Benefits

The Society

• People• Competitors• Promotion• Connections• Experience

You

• Presentation• Confidence• Communication• Relationship-management

What can you do?

• Go to other society meetings, • Society standing• Joint events• Socials• Organise forums/focus groups

Any questions?

For more informationUssu.volunteering@surrey.ac.uk