Date post: | 27-Jan-2017 |
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Your LinkedIn Network:
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Make It Work Online & IRL
@CareerSherpa
First, Let’s Redefine Networking!
Building mutually beneficial Relationships
Let’s Do It With Purpose
What Do You Need?
Informational MEETING– Career Advice
• What types of entry level jobs to look at• What other industries/companies to look
at• How did they get started in their career
– Company Information• What do they like about the company • How did they get their foot in the door• How do jobs get filled
What Can You Give?– Gratitude– Updates on your progress– Share news & things you’ve learned in the industry
– Make introductions
is a virtual, professional
networking event that is on 24/7
accelerates and scales the relationship-building process
Your goal is to build Mutually Beneficial, Long-Term
relationships using
builds awareness of who you are
and what you offer
is a great first step…
But you need to connect IRL
But before you start
reaching out…
Jobvite 2015
Employers Are All Over Social
Search for candidates 95%Contact candidates 95%Keep tabs on potential candidates 93%Vet candidates pre-interview 93%Post jobs 91%
Jobvite 2014
And Use To:
So Give People Something To See
Don’t forget your header image!
1400 x 425
Add your LinkedIn URL to your email
signature and resume
Headline, Summary, Skills
• 120 characters for your headline • 2000 characters for your
summary• 50 skills & expertise
3 Most Important Areas
Use A Smart HeadlineDo these people all look
the same?
What key words
would a recruiter
use to find you?
Use them in your
headline!
LinkedIn = Online Portfolio
Embed Media & Files
LinkedIn Student Checklist (official LinkedIn resource)
Now You’re Ready to Grow Your Network
100+ People
You’re Already Connected
Professors Family Friends Parents of Friends College Career
Center
Alumni Campus Groups Professional Associations Clubs or Meet Ups Twitter Chats LinkedIn Groups
Find Alumni
ALWAYS PERSONALIZE Your Invitation
to Connect
Avoid mobile & short cuts
From Profile
Mobile Hack
1. “It was nice meeting you at the ____ event. I enjoyed talking to you about and would value staying in touch.”
2. “I am a fellow member of the ____ LinkedIn group and I learned a lot from your comments about ____. I’d love to stay in touch so I can learn more.”
3. “It’s been a long time since we talked- I hope you are doing well. I see you are now working at ____ company, how is that going? Glad to be back in touch.”
sample Invitation Wording
4. “I was looking at your profile and I see you are a fellow alumni of ____ university. I also noticed we have some similar interests. I’d enjoy the opportunity to talk with you about ______________.”
5. “I was looking at your profile and I am very impressed with your accomplishments in _________. Let’s connect. May I reach out to talk to you about how you accomplished ____?”
Stay Top Of Mind
Engage With Your Connections
Monitor LinkedIn Every Day• View status
updates from your network on your home page
Comment Or Share Connection Updates
TIP: Don’t just “like” a status update.
Add your thoughts!
Comment on Their News
BONUS: You can send messages & connect with group members
Join Groups
Ask Questions In Groups
Recruiters search
groups for talent
Requesting A Meeting Will…
• Build a closer relationship• Tap into their knowledge/expertise• Establish trust/familiarity• Showcase your skills/expertise• Lay groundwork for future meeting
Prepping for an IRL Meeting
Where did they work?
Where did they go to school?
What organizations do they
support?
What are their interests?
Where are they on
social media?
Common Interests
Areas of ExpertiseJob Market
What you’ll talk about
You are interested in learning from them
“Top of mind” awareness of your talents
What do I want to
communicate?
What do you have in common?
What 2-3 skills do you want to be known for?
What's the best way to introduce myself?
What trends do you see in the future that will affect your organization and industry?
What are the qualities of people who perform best in this business?
What questions do I ask?
Going to an event?
Have Business Cards
NameRole/Function/Job TitleTag line (value proposition)Phone, EmailLinkedIn URLOnline portfolio/social media
Always follow up
Ways to Show Appreciation Pay for their coffee/tea/drink Email/share an interesting article Introduce them to someone you know Offer to share what you know Lend or give a book Look for opportunities to promote
them or their company Repeat
Give to Get
Networking may not be immediately gratifying
If you are only wishing for a job offer
Daily share information or connect with someone on LinkedIn
Attend 1 event or meeting (online or in-person)
Identify 5 people to meet over the next week or month
Actions
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