T7 - Networking

TUTORIAL 7 | networking

T01 & T07TA: CELIA BEKETA

agenda

• skills matrix debrief

• informational interview

• networking

• action items

where are we at?

Week 9 Week 13Week 10 Week 12

• tutorial: event networking/ informational interview

• resume and cover letter due(nov 1st 2PM)

• networking event (nov3rd 6-8PM)

• lecture: interview prep

• tutorial: interview questions

• interview stream due nov. 25th 11:59 pm

Week 11

• lecture: informational interview

• networking reflection due(nov 8th 11:59PM)

• lecture: when you’ve got the job!

• interviews (Nov. 28th – Dec. 1st)

• informational interview (dec 9th 11:59 pm)

your skills matrix

grade and feedback

turnitin

on

where does networking happen?

chance meetings

facilitated events

via direct request

why we network

• get your foot in the door (faster)

• gain insight about a company, industry, or career path

• practice your interview and networking skills

• find a potential mentor

• show them who you are beyond your resume and cover letter

the informational interview assignment

• contact details (name, company, title, phone, email)

• list of questions asked

• major insights gained – what did you learn during your informational interview? **This is the most important part, should be 40% of final paper**

• did you request/receive any information regarding additional connections?

• follow up action – What will you do to maintain this connection? *Screen shot of thank you email required

• what are your next steps having conducted this information interview? 20%

the informational interview assignment

• Due Friday, December 9th

• Minimum of two pages

• In-person and NOT a current UBC student/staff/faculty or family member

• Look at potential questions on the course blog

20%

how to land an informational

interview

steps to land an informational interview

1. Find 4 or 5 potential contacts

2. Research them (google, linkedin) and reach out to contacts you have in common

3. Decide what you want to talk to them about and brainstorm questions and points of commonality

4. Send out your invites! Don’t be offended if they don’t immediately reply

informational interview timeline

Week 9 Week 13Week 10 Week 12

• Determine potential informational interview candidates

• Compose and send first round email

• Have interview date/time confirmed

• Brainstorm questions for interview

Week 11

• Compose and send second round email

• informational interview assignment due (dec. 9th 11:59PM)

sample info interview request

sample info interview follow-up

this stuff works!!!

networking round II

story time:a networking success

story

once upon a time, celia was at a networking event…

once upon a time, celia was at a networking event…

(old friend)

Hey, girl!

Hey, girl! What are you up to these days?

oh, you know, cool stuff in san fran. how about you?

sweet! oh you know, just looking for summer internships.

oh nice! you’re into social/ environmental impact right?

sure am!

right. oh hey! do you know jason?

jason s.? I think I’ve heard of him but don’t know him well.

oh he’s working for this super cool social finance company I think. you should totally reach out on

linkedin and tell him I referred you.

Wow, that’d be awesome, thanks! I’ll definitely reach out!

hey no worries! anything to help a sista out.

the next day, celia goes to look this fellow up on linkedin…

the next day, celia goes to look this fellow up on linkedin…

omg

omg omg

omg

omg

omg

obviously, celia shoots this guy a message and request to connect on linkedin

he connects! success! now what?

coffee happens

did you know we’re hiring summer interns?

say what??

yeah. we’re only looking for co-op students though.

damn. I’m not in co-op.

I’ll see what I can do.

omg

omg omg

omg

omg

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a few days go by…

omg

the interview happens.

networking: it works

another success story: keeping up with contacts

afterwards:

• Received part-time summer and fall work

• still super well-connected to christie

comm 202 networking event

(you, rocking it at the networking event)

the comm 202 networking event

• SAVE THE DATE!

• Thursday, November 3rd from 6:00pm-8:00pm @ CPA Hall

• Alumni, senior students, and local professionals convening for an evening of networking with this semester’s COMM 202 students

• Excellent opportunity to practice and refine your networking skills and learn more about how to make the most of your time at Sauder!

networking event reflection

• Your goals in attending the event (what was your purpose in going, define SMART goals beforehand)

• How you researched the contacts before the event?

• What was it about these people that motivated you wanting to talk to them?

• A brief summary of who you spoke with and what you learned in the conversations

• A reflection on the lessons you have learned about the networking process

• Next steps you will take to continue building a relationship with your new contact (if you plan to)

10%

due nov. 8, 11:59 pm

how to succeed

web to web eye colour comfy shoes

smile!name tag on right

addressing the room

• Look for singles or doubles!

• You want to be memorable - the less people in your circle the easier that becomes!

the approach

• don’t interrupt – when joining a networking circle, wait for a lull in the conversation

• never have food and a drink, you need a free hand to shake!

• go with a wingman, but not a Siamese twin

keep it simple

• just simply say hi!• Hi, my name’s celia. • Hi celia, it’s nice to meet you. My name’s Andy.

• show you’re interested in talking to them• Hi Andy it’s great to meet you as well. I was actually hoping to chat with you this evening as I noticed on

your LinkedIn profile that you…and I would love to hear more about your experience.

• start the conversation. ask a question / have them talk about themselves / stay positive• Do you have any advice for students…looking to make the most of their time at Sauder? …looking for a

career in your field?

continuing the conversation

• be careful not to monopolize peoples’ time

• listen for facts, feelings, free information and implied statements

• introduce others, tying them into the conversation

• identify commonalities

• ask open ended questions

listen

the graceful exit

• spend 5 to 10 minutes with one person; wait for a lull

• excuse yourself kindly and assertively:• “It was nice to meet you”• “I’m glad you were here today. It’s been great chatting with you. Thanks so much.”• “I don’t want to monopolize all your time today. Thank you for taking time to speak with me and I

hope you enjoy the rest of the event.”

• shake hands and exchange cards or ask to connect (if the conversation was meaningful)

Hi andy,

It was so great to get the chance to speak with you at last night’s networking event. I was really inspired by what you said about “building your personal brand”, and I am looking forward to putting your advice into practice.

I would love to continue our conversation about your experience at KPMG. I understand that you are very busy, but it would be great to meet for about 20 minutes. Would you be available to meet on Monday or Tuesday next week? Coffee is on me!

Thank you,

celia

follow-up

after great conversations, send a personalized email or LinkedIn request (or maybe an informational interview request?)

what does it look like?

comm 202 networking event pet peeves

• asking questions and not listening to the answer

• asking rapid-fire questions so no one else can speak

• when a person’s outfit is distractingly unprofessional

• when students only talk about their option choices or career path!• try connecting over a common interest beyond work and school

comm 202 networking event pro tips

• eat dinner beforehand

• do some research on the delegates, but don’t get consumed in stalking every LinkedIn profile

• dress classy and comfortably

• have a few interesting questions / topics to chat about ready to go. how do you want to be remembered?

• when all else fails, find a 202 TA and we’ll help you join a circle

• head to an area that is less packed

• manage your energy – take a breather if you need it

action items

1. Resume & Cover Letter due tUesday November 1st@ 2PM on TURNITIN

2. Networking event on november 3rd 6-8pm!

3. Networking Reflection due Nov. 8th@ 11:59PM on Turnitin

4. Next week is lecture!