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Networking with a Purpose Ph.D. Program in Business August 1, 2018 The University of Texas at El Paso Graduate School J. Aaron Waggoner, Ph.D.
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Page 1: Networking with a Purpose - UTEP · 8/1/2018  · • Develop a great elevator speech and handshake • Learn some strategies for general networking at conferences and other social

Networking with a Purpose

Ph.D. Program in BusinessAugust 1, 2018

The University of Texas at El Paso Graduate SchoolJ. Aaron Waggoner, Ph.D.

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But first... Remember the basics!• Grooming & Appearance

o Cleanlinesso Colognes & perfumeso Business .vs Business

Casual vs. Academic Casual• Personal Space (& other issues

that vary by culture)• Gender/Sexuality

o Assumptionso Intimate questions/activityo Sharing the conversation

• Academic Conferences & Performativity

“Toiling away at a major

conference, the grad student gets

distracted by carefree senior faculty

who are in vacation mode.”

-legogradstudent.tumbler.com

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Goals• Increase your knowledge about El Paso and UTEP• Develop a great elevator speech and handshake• Learn some strategies for general networking at

conferences and other social events• Gain confidence in your ability to talk about you, your

research, your university, and your community

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Does networking feel …

Uncomfortable? Intimidating? Insincere?Embarrassing? Confusing? Scary?

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It can also be …

GenuineUsefulFriendlyEasyEffectiveEmpowering

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Why should you network?• Learn about career options and jobs• Make contacts for internships and jobs• Improve communication skills and confidence• Practice professional behavior• Spread the word about UTEP and your program

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First Impression – the Handshake

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK3I_NcXzWc

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Professional Conversation Starters

• Be prepared (practice)• Be positive and

confident• People like to talk about

themselves• Use open ended

questions versus yes/no questions

• Firm handshake and eye contract

• Keep it simple • Keep it you

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Things to Watch Out for …

• Constantly checking device

• Rambling / Redundancy

• No eye contact

• Overreliance on notes

• Monotone rather than dynamic

• Distracted / Unfocused

• Verbal fillers – um, uh, like, you know?

• Fidgety or rushed

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Exit Strategy

“It’s been great speaking with you but I think I will:

• get something to eat.

• go to my room – it’s been a long travel day.

• check out the city.

• wax my dog.

Do you have a business card? Thank you.”

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Elevator SpeechA short speech that effectively describes:

• Who you are

• What you do

• What you’re interested in

• How you bring value

Poised

Polished

Prepared

Passionate

Professional

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Elevator Speech

Think—Pair—Share

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As a Student• Undergraduates looking for graduate

school, internship, or job• Master’s students looking for Ph.D.

programs, internships, or jobs• Doctoral students looking for postdocs

or jobsAs a UTEP Representative• Make colleagues aware of UTEP • Give them a piece of UTEP swag• Say nice things about your program,

your university, El Paso to future contacts

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What do you gain?

• New contacts

• Better handshake and elevator speech

• Know a little more about UTEP and El Paso

• Line for your CV / Résumé

• Improved Communication Skills and Professional Confidence

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Set the Scene …

• We’re at a networking event on the first night of a national conference.

• The keynote session, panels, and posters all start tomorrow morning.

• This evening is a buffet of hors d’oeurves,drinks, cash bar.

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Set the Scene …

• Conversation Starters• Notes about UTEP and El Paso• Practice:

o Eye Contacto Handshakeo Networking o Conversation Starterso Notes o Elevator Speecho Exit Strategyo Repeat

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Networking Debrief

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Did you …

• Increase your knowledge about El Paso and UTEP?

• Develop a great elevator speech and handshake?

• Learn some strategies for general networking at conferences?

• Gain confidence in your ability to talk about your, your research, and your university?

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The University of Texas at El PasoGraduate School

www.utep.edu/graduate/pd

J. Aaron Waggoner, [email protected]


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