Linda Pollock // Career Services Center

*Networking: It’s all about Relationships

*Find Us – uncg.edu/csc

*Definition

*Dictionary.com: a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest

*What percentage of jobs come through some form of networking?

*80-85%

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*Tell Me About Yourself

• Your Name, what you are currently doing

• What is something you are currently working on (project, developing skills, solving a problem)

• Describe what you hope to do next - goal

• Don’t forget to SMILE and breathe

• Keep it short. Keep it quick. Keep it clever.

• Keep it BENEFIT oriented.

• Make it something that will encourage questions.

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*Informational Interviewing

• Gain information about a career, field, company, or position

• Goal is to gather information NOT to seek employment

• Contributes to building your network and developing future contacts though referrals

• Educate yourself before the meeting

• Work with Career Counselor to identify people, get sample questions, practice what you will say

• Parents

• In-Laws

• Siblings

• Aunts, Uncles, Cousins

• Distant Relatives

• Consider in/outside your field and in/outside your geographic area

*4 F’s - Family

• Friends’ Parents

• Family member’s workplace

• Renew lapsed acquaintances (Facebook)

• Share your plans and your need (especially when looking for a full time job)

• Show them you are now an adult*4 F’s – Family Friends

*4 F’s - Friends

• Current and former classmates (high school)

• Roommates, Residence Hall

• Student Organizations at UNCG

• Church connections (here or at home)

• Fellow Volunteers

• Sports teams

• Coworkers

• Supervisors

• Alumni Directory (especially on LinkedIn)

• Hairdresser or at the Gym

• Realtor, Auto Mechanic, Mail Carrier, Doctor, Dentist, Vet

• Special Events (weddings, reunions)

• Professional organizations in your field – join as student!

• Career Counselors

*4 F’s – Friends of Friends

*Time to Network

• Give your “elevator pitch” to a partner

• Get feedback

• Talk about your network – pros/cons

• Let them give you 2 ideas to interact with your network in the next month

• Let the next person go

*What to Do Now

• Start contacting people on your list

• Meet new people

• Continue adding to your network as you go through UNCG

• Meet with a career counselor for additional guidance

Career Services Center

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Drop In: M-F 12-4

Appointments: 334-5454

*Questions?Thanks!