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Searching for work is a CONTACT SPORT. Surveys show that between 60 and 80% of jobs are found through networking. Certainly the best jobs are. If you want to find work you have to go out and meet people. The right people. You have to have a clear vision on how you can help a company or client achieve their goals.

Today in this short time to discuss networking we can make some serious headway in your search for work. A lot of people have serious reservations about networking. After this presentation I think you will have a new mind set about networking, realistic expectations, some effective skills to help you take practical steps in your work search through networking.
1. To motivate you
2. To give you a proper mindset about networking
3. Some practical tips
4. Realistic goals
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Work Search Is A Contact Sport

Published on Nov 26, 2015

Intro to Networking

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IT'S A CONTACT SPORT

Goals

Searching for work is a CONTACT SPORT. Surveys show that between 60 and 80% of jobs are found through networking. Certainly the best jobs are. If you want to find work you have to go out and meet people. The right people. You have to have a clear vision on how you can help a company or client achieve their goals.

Today in this short time to discuss networking we can make some serious headway in your search for work. A lot of people have serious reservations about networking. After this presentation I think you will have a new mind set about networking, realistic expectations, some effective skills to help you take practical steps in your work search through networking.
1. To motivate you
2. To give you a proper mindset about networking
3. Some practical tips
4. Realistic goals
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PREPARE

BEFORE YOU NEED IT
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BE A CONNECTOR

When people start networking, particularly if they are new or desperate they are all about the old AC/DC song, "I want you to want me."

Effective networking is not focused on you. Golden Rule Networking is about what you can do for others first. You need to think beyond that. You need to put others first and become a connector.

Look for opportunities to say,

- I'm curious about that...
- I know someone who.....
- I can help you with......
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Who do I talk to?

Remember everyone who comes to a networking event is here to meet people. They did not come just to observe.

So who do you approach.

You see the 5 guys standing in a circle. They actually are there for the coffee and donuts and to catch up with their friends. Don't start there.

Look for people standing alone or in an arc. They are inviting you in.
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WHAT DO I SAY?

What do I say?

Ask questions:

What do you do?
What do like about your work?
What activities led to your success?
What is your ideal employer / client / candidate?

* How can I help you?

Other questions?

Where are you from?
Where did you go to school?
How did you hear about this event?
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HAVE A PLAN

EVERY DAY . EVERY WEEK . EVERY MONTH .
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STAY THE COURSE

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Tom Tock

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