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NETWORKING

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-dalling

Networking is about FINDing:

the right people

so you can ask the right questions

ensuring you are on the right career path

to build mutually beneficial relationships

that will open doors of opportunity

Networking

www.byui.edu/alumni/professionals

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POWER TO BECOME (P2B)

P2B Promo Video

NetworkinG Articles

Why LinkedIn!400 million users3 million companies20 million recruiters (5%)25 million profile views daily

Other Sections:EducationVolunteer & CausesProjectsPublicationsPersonal InformationEtc.

Solving the Puzzle of LinkedIn Search(SEO)

Key Words Count (kind of)Search results are the sameOrder depends on:

Relevancy to the searcherProfile completenessActivity on LinkedIn

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The Power of LinkedIn Groups

The Power of LinkedIn Groups

Networking is about FINDing:

the right people

so you can ask the right questions

ensuring you are on the right career path

to build mutually beneficial relationships

that will open doors of opportunity

The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you havent found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. Steve Jobs

Love their jobs13%The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you havent found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. Steve Jobs

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3 Job Search RealitiesFriendsHire Friends!

1. Fine Tune Resume & LinkedIn Profile2. Network Effectively3. Find open jobs, submit applications

From Rexburg to Wall Streetwww.byui.edu/p2b

From BYU-Idaho to Nike

The Informational Interview

Identify the information you want Find connections (Alumni Network, LinkedIn, LDS Employment) Make the appointment (15-30 minutes) Have an agenda Be professional Show genuine interest Be prepared to answer questions about what you are looking for Get names Send thank you and follow-up letters (handwritten note!) Follow up with referrals or requests

The Informational Interview

Identify the information you want Find connections (Alumni Network, LinkedIn, LDS Employment) Make the appointment (15-30 minutes) Have an agenda Be professional Show genuine interest Be prepared to answer questions about what you are looking for Get names Send thank you and follow-up letters (handwritten note!) Follow up with referrals or requests

Dont ask for a job!

The Informational Interview Questions(our top 10 + 1)How did you get involved in . . .?What advice would you give me if I wanted to be successful in your line of work?What do you love/enjoy most about what you do?What school(s) did you attend, and what made you decide to go there?What did you study in school?What fun things do you like to do outside of work?What is it in your life that inspires you?What kind of books do you like to read and which ones have had the greatest impact on you?Where do you see yourself five years from today?How do you think we can mutually work together?

Who else do you know that I should be talking to?

NameConnection FriendBe ProfessionalBe CourteousSay Thank YouFollow Up

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Social media channels are global tools that can personally and positively impact large numbers of individuals and families. And I believe the time has come for us as disciples of Christ to use these inspired tools appropriately and more effectively to testify of God the Eternal Father, His plan of happiness for His children, and His Son, Jesus Christ, as the Savior of the world; to proclaim the reality of the Restoration of the gospel in the latter days; and to accomplish the Lords work.

How to List Mission Experience?

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

Romans 1:16

NOTE: this one is listed under Volunteer/Causes

NOTE: this one is listed under work Experience