CUT YOUR SEARCH TIME
LEVERAGE A HI-TOUCH APPROACH IN A HI-TECH VALLEY
HEART OF NETWORKING
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EMOTIONAL WAVES
l Series of emotions
l Knee jerk reaction
l Contacts won’t refer
l Hiring Managers won’t hire
Anger
Anxiety
Sadness
Fear
Shock
Embarrassment
Depression
Hatred
Denial
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STRATEGIES
l Take time to understand
l Learn from it and grow
l Business decision
l Acknowledge bad things happen
l Don’t let it distract you away from your goals
l Leverage new time available
l Health
l Structure
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10 SECOND
TEMPERATURE READ
l I am looking for a job because …
l How did you feel saying it?
l How do you think you come across?
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KNOW YOUR VALUE
YouAre
Unique
Personality
Experience
Competencies
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APPLYYOUR UNIQUE VALUE
INTODAY’S MARKETPLACE?
l Identify relevant role
l Large enough demand?
l What separates you from the competition?
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COMMUNICATE YOUR PERSONAL
BRAND
l Consistency
l Appearance
l Communication Style /Verbal and Nonverbal
l Marketing Materials e.g. Resume, Business Card, Cover
Letter, References, Online Profiles, Pitch
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PLANNED HAPPENSTANCE
Communicating
Value
Attitude Opportunity
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WHAT IS NETWORKING?
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WHAT IS NETWORKING?
l Networking is a communication process - exchanging
information and receiving advice and referrals.
l Networking is not a one-time task, but a constant
technique, an ongoing process.
l Networking is establishing connections that are mutually
satisfying, helpful and uplifting.
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WHERE DID IT COME FROM?
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QUALITY HI-TOUCH APPROACH
HI-
TOUCH
YOU
SOCIAL
MEDIA
PLANNED
HAPPENSTANCE
FACE-TO-FACE
NETWORKING CONVERSATIONS
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RESEARCH VS NETWORKING
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RESEARCH INTERVIEWS
l Unfocused
l Learn / Explore
l Peers
l Easier to get
l Leverage them to get networking interviews
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NETWORKING INTERVIEWS
l 100% Clear and Focused
l Learn / Explore
l Hiring Managers
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NEXT STEPS
l Complete the networking assessment
l Focus on areas of need
l Access resources in the community
l Attend our free networking workshop
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HAPPY NETWORKING!
Ellen Shulman EllenShulman@gmail.com
Lisa Stotlar LisaCareerCoach@gmail.com

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