Download - Extreme Networking V4
Extreme Networking
FEI Career Services
April 8, 2008
Presenters:
Dave Fogel
Dave Noymer
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Tonight's Agenda:
• What Worked for Dave & Dave
• Group Networking Exercise
• “Extreme Networking” Presentation
• Feedback, Recap, & Key “Take-aways”
Extreme NetworkingSources
• Sources of job leads– Contact Network– Web robots (many sources)
– Monster.com– Yahoo group e-mails– FEI Career Services– FENG– Boston.com– Wall Street Journal– Linked In– MSCPA– Craigslist
• Source of interviews– CONTACT
NETWORK
Extreme NetworkingOther Job Search Strategies
Creative Search• Reverse engineering• Upgrade roles• Assist recruiters• Matchmaker• Associate
Meeting People• Seminars by
professionals• Association events• Breakfasts• Industry Expos• Product Demos
Extreme NetworkingReverse Engineering
• Learn as much as you can on your own
• Register with and build an online network as a virtual resource
• Use as an online resource
• Use public company
proxies on Edgar for
information on people
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Networking Exercise
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The initial responsibility for figuring yourself out is yours, and YOU should come to your networking contacts prepared to say:
“I’ve done my homework, and everything points to my being successful doing ______________.”
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Networking Foundation I
• Networking is most effective face-to-face
• Remember, the first impression is the lasting one
• All contacts are good contacts
• Don’t judge a book by its cover
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Networking Foundation II
• You must network perpetually
• Always offer to help others
• Keep your message clear
• Zag when others zig
• Keep in touch with your network
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• Determine what you want– Perform a detailed self-assessment
• Establish a frame of reference– Level of attainment
• Compensation requirements
– Roles & functions• What skills & abilities can you contribute?
– Setting• Recent successes? Is it similar to where you want to go?
Preparation
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How to Present Yourself
• Introduce yourself in a clear, compelling & upbeat manner
• Carry business cards at all times (vistaprint.com™)
• Be clear about what you want
• Follow up regularly
• Be a contact for contacts
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Be Organized• This is a process, not an event
• Maintain contact – whether or not your career search is active
• Outlook, PDA, or Rolodex database
• Listen carefully
• Do what you say you will do – report back on a timely basis
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The 4 Network Categories
• Personal Relationships
• Professional Relationships
• Organizations & Community Affiliations
• Opportunistic Networks
Source: The Wall Street Journal – Networking © 1994
Extreme NetworkingPersonal Relationships
• Immediate family
• Relatives, near & far
• Close friends, neighbors & casual acquaintances
• Distant friends, old friends, ex-roommates, old flames, drinking buddies, fair weather friends
• Personal Service Providers: Doctor, lawyer, dentist, insurance agent, broker, personal banker, barber, or tailor
• Minister, priest, rabbi, psychologist, counselor
• Members of country clubs, social clubs, fraternal organizations, school parent groups, sports teams
Extreme NetworkingProfessional Relationships
• Colleagues in your organization: superiors, subordinates, peers, administrative assistants, support staff
• Colleagues in other organizations: customers, clients, collaborators
• Vendors, consultants, contractors
• Lawyers, accountants, bankers & investment bankers
• Competitors & professionals acquaintances
• Joint venturers, investors, shareholders
• Lobbyists, regulators, licensors
• Ad agency, PR firm or marketing representative
Extreme NetworkingOrganizational & Community Affiliations
• Boards of Directors, trustees, & advisory boards
• Community & volunteer organizations
• Professional, cultural, & civic organizations
• Philanthropic organizations
• Fundraising groups
• Business development organizations, chambers of commerce
• Certifying or licensing bodies
Extreme NetworkingOpportunistic Networks
• The other guy bumped off the 6:00AM shuttle
• The pedestrian you just hit with your car who turns out to be your brother-in-law’s college roommate
• The chance meeting at Starbuck’s
• Brush the snow off the couple with the Patriots season tickets next to you
• All other 149 participants at the FEI Boston dinner
Extreme Networking How do I deal with too many contacts?
• Learn your ABC’s – Separate your contacts between A’s (key contacts), B’s
(good contacts), C’s (weak contacts)
• Don’t ACT!™ Alone– Use a contact database to get organized (e.g. Outlook)
• Read your Palm™
(or Treo™
)
– Get a handheld tool to stay organized & on time!
Extreme NetworkingPrioritizing your Contacts
• Proximity– People you know best, trust most & feel
most comfortable
• Perspective– The ones who know a lot & are
well-connected
• Power– Formal/informal authority to get things
done: open doors, call-in favors, make sure you’re seen by the right people
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Networking Events
Preparation• Connect with a friend or
mentor for introductions• Remember your business
cards!• Prepare a ‘30 second’
personal intro (elevator pitch)
• Prepare small talk topics• Don’t go hungry!
Meeting & Connecting• Be early or on time! (most real
networking happens before & after the meeting)
• Keep Moving! (if not a friendly group excuse yourself & move on)But NO speed networking!!!!
• Write notes on business cards you receive to remember people
• Get to know the event leaders & volunteer
Extreme NetworkingCreate a Group
• Forming your own group is the best way to meet people– You control the environment, audience, & contact
information/flow
– Introductions made at events are tagged to your value
• Great excuse to make contact with people– GREAT excuse to ask for more names
• If you want to start slower, run a committee for an existing organization
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@ Meeting Do’s & Don’tsDo’s
• Research before attending
• ‘Is this a good time?’• Summarize who you
are/what you want• Seek information• Listen & ‘Thanks’
Don’ts• Be pushy• Discuss compensation• Ask for a job• Come unprepared• Interrupt
Extreme NetworkingHow to communicate from afar?
• Email messages– ONE screen– Short & to the point
• Phone calls– What do I say?– Do I leave a message?– If so, what do I do now?
• Referrals
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Questions & Answers
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Thank You and Good Luck!!!