Networking

Networking Your Way to Success

Networking:The act of meeting new people in a business or social context.

Formal - Conferences, Seminars, Events,

Industry Associations

Informal - People you know and who they know

Online - Social Media ex: MySpace, Facebook

BRAND

YOU!

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Brand You! Attributes

Name: How do you want to be known?

Packaging: Appearance / Hair / Clothing

History: What’s your story?

Reputation: Integrity, honesty – Build a great reputationand never, ever damage it!

Brands are differentiators

Example:

All cars but they conjure up different images

Golden rule of networking:

Pay it forward

The more you give, the more you get

Offer whatever you can to whomever you can.

Tips• Firstly – just do it!• Join industry associations• Look for opportunities to learn and meet people• Have a business card• Smile • Ask questions• Listen more than you speak• Follow up

Social Networks…..

Things to think about: Email address – [email protected] or

[email protected] I don’t think so!

• Research – potential employers can research you too!• Personal websites – your name as a domain name

Successful networking isn’t just about making

contacts….

…. it’s about building relationships