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Oct 31, 2014
Networking 101: From Hello to Hire MePresented by Emily Miethner Founder, CEO
Networking 101: From Hello to Hire Me @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark
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About
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My Favorite Networking Stories
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Story: Tom Klinkowstein !
Networking Lesson: Do Great Work
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Networking Lesson: Do Great Work
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Story: Simon Kirk !
Networking Lesson: Be Helpful
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Networking Lesson: Be Helpful
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Story: Katy Zack & Rachel Silver !
Networking Lesson: Use Social Media
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Networking Lesson: Use Social Media
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Story: Amy Vernon !
Networking Lesson: Outside Your Comfort Zone Is a Good Place to Be
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Networking Lesson: Outside Your Comfort Zone Is a Good Place to Be
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Story: Anonymous !
Networking Lesson: Everyone won’t like you, you won’t like everyone
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Networking Lesson: Everyone won’t like you, you won’t like everyone
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My Favorite Conversation Openers & Closers Plus thoughts on timing
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So what brought you here tonight?I love your (something they are wearing).What did you think of the talk?What (food/drink) are you getting? (While standing in line) Hi, I just wanted to say hi! Is this your first time to this type of event?Are you in line?So are you a ____________? (student, Hofstra alumni, tea enthusiast, whatever the event theme is)
Conversation Openers
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**Let me introduce you to someone I met.** I'm going to grab another (drink/food).I need to use the bathroom.I'm going to say hi to a friend.I don't want to take up all your time.Well I'd love to stay in touch.I'm going to go mingle, but it was great chatting.
Conversation Closers
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Interviews and meetings: Immediately, then when relevant Job application: 2 weeks - 3 weeksOld bosses: Every 3-6 monthsOld colleagues: Once a yearProfessors: Once a year Cool people: When relevant
General Follow Up Notes
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My Favorite Networking Tools
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Rapportive for Gmail
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Refresh App
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Moo Cardsbit.ly/findsparkmoo
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Streak for Gmail
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Highrise
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Thank You Cards
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What We’ve Learned
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Start With What You Have
Professors FriendsWhat You KnowYour SkillsThe InternetEtc…
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Be Personal & Specific
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Keep it Authentic
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Whatnow?
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Q&ASet goalsCome to Our Personal Brand Bootcamps and more events!FindSpark.com/events
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Small, welcoming settingWork closely with usDo it all in one day
Build your personal brand at our bootcamps in August!
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