Network to Get Work
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The document outlines tips for networking and job searching. It discusses both sides of the author's networking experience as a job seeker and business advisor. Networking is described as both an art and a science, with social skills and relationship building being important. Tips provided include researching opportunities, preparing an elevator pitch, attending events with a goal in mind, following up after events, and not getting discouraged. The overall message is that networking can help with unemployment, career progression, and finding one's dream job.
Network to Get Work
- 2. OUTLINE Introductions Two sides to my networking experience What does networking mean to you? Art versus Science of networking Tips that worked for me Q &A 2
- 3. My name is I have experience in My dream job is INTRODUCTIONS 3
- 4. NETWORKING EXPERIENCE Being a Job seeker - finding connections for me Business advisor -finding business connections for others 4
- 5. What does networking mean to you? 5
- 6. Networking Employment Goal My dream job is Unemployment is an opportunity to discover a new you Working through what I want to do when I grow up.? Does my dream job exist? Do I need to retrain? Can my previous experience help me? 6
- 7. Networking Science versus Art Social networking skills - transactional versus relationship Used in business lead generation / sales for decades Career Progression/ Jobs Access Online culture adds complexity Skills can be learned, nutured and cultivated BUT be sincere 7
- 8. Networking Tips Plan & Prepare Give time to research LinkedIn professional connections and information Subscribe to job sites like monster.ie; indeed.ie; jobs.ie ; jobfairy.ie, northdublinjobs.ie Know someone in your dream job? Ask their advise What questions would you ask a potential colleague or employer? other than pay and holidays ! Find Sector or Career events relating to your dream job Job Fairs : 8
- 9. Networking Tips Youve found your networking event what next? Decide on your goal attend and meet number of new people Get someone to attend with you ( be brave together!) Fact finding Mission what do you want to discover ? Revisit your CV & profile ( LinkedIn etc) Prepare an elevator pitch how to introduce yourself in 60 seconds Practice / role play 9
- 10. Now Im at a networking event - what next? Deep breath , walk in confidently, smile and be your best self Read the room -people watch, busy areas, how do others perform? Remember your discovery goal Be sincere , focus on your new contact 10
- 11. Networking Tips After the event what next? Follow up with contacts Rate your performance Review your list of networking prospects Dont be discouraged 11
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- 13. Orlagh Murphy Mobile: +353 (0) 87 2370175 Email: orlagh.murphyconsult@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/orlaghmurphy1 Orlagh Murphy Mobile: +353 (0)87 2370175 Email: orlagh.murphyconsult@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/orlaghmurphy1 13