Yuwei 202 tutorial 6
- 1. COMM 202 tutorial 7: networking
- 2. agenda • feedback debrief • how to network • informational interview • action items
- 3. where are we at? Week 10 Week 14Week 11 Week 13 • tutorial: event networking/ informational interview • resume and cover letter due (Mar. 7 @ 2PM) • networking event (Mar. 9 @ 6-8PM in CPA) • lecture: interview prep • tutorial: interview questions • interview stream due (Mar. 31st @ 11:59PM) Week 12 • lecture: informational interview • post-networking reflection due (Mar. 14th @ 11:59PM) • lecture: when you’ve got the job! • interviews (Apr. 3rd to Apr. 6th) • informational interview assignment (Apr. 14th @ 11:59PM)
- 4. resume / CL submission • you will submit your documents TWICE o once to Turnitin.com for marking (by 1:59pm) o secondly to COOL (this is how you will receive an interview for the Employment Interview assignment) • full instructions on how to submit to COOL are on the course blog under assignments / resume and cover letter
- 5. feedback
- 6. networking where does it happen?
- 11. why we network • get your foot in the door (faster) • gain insight about a company, industry, career path • practice your interview and networking skills • find a potential mentor • show them who you are beyond your resume and cover letter
- 12. networking event SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, March 9th from 6:00pm-8:00pm @ CPA Hall • alumni, senior students, and local professionals convening for an evening of networking with this semester’s COMM 202 students • excellent opportunity to practice and refine your networking skills and learn more about how to make the most of your time at Sauder!
- 13. networking reflection assignment 1. your goals in attending the event • what is your purpose in going? define SMART goals beforehand 2. how did you prepare for the event (research potential delegates) • what was it about these people that motivated you wanting to talk to them? 3. conversation summaries (3+ conversations) and what you learned in these conversations 4. reflection of the lessons learned 5. action steps to build relationship with new contacts 9
- 14. networking reflection assignment • due Tuesday, March 14th @ 11:59PM • minimum of one page • submit to Turnitin by 11:59PM
- 15. researching contacts • check out the delegate info on the course blog • skim the LinkedIn profiles of delegates you’d like to speak to o note any interesting topics o hone in on similar experiences or shared groups o think about questions to ask • during the event, be interested without being creepy!
- 16. networking mechanics Web to web Eye color Name tag on right Smile Comfy Shoes
- 17. 10 ways not to handshake
- 18. follow up • after great conversations, send a personalized email or LinkedIn request (or maybe an informational interview request? ) Hi Linda, It was so great to get the chance to speak with you at last night’s networking event. I was really inspired by what you said about “building your personal brand”, and I am looking forward to putting your advice into practice. I would love to continue our conversation about your experience at KPMG. I understand that you are very busy, but it would be great to meet for about 20 minutes. Would you be available to meet on Monday or Tuesday next week? Coffee is on me! Thank you, Yuwei
- 19. the 202 networking event
- 20. 202 networking event pet peeves • asking questions and not listening to the answer • asking rapid-fire questions so no one else can speak • when a person’s outfit is distractingly unprofessional • when students only talk about their option choices or career path! o try connecting over a common interest beyond work and school
- 21. 202 networking event pro tips • eat dinner beforehand • do some research on the delegates, but don’t get consumed in stalking every LinkedIn profile • dress classy and comfortably • have a few interesting questions / topics to chat about ready to go. how do you want to be remembered? • when all else fails, find a 202 TA and we’ll help you join a circle • head to an area that is less packed • manage your energy – take a breather if you need it
- 23. informational interview assignment 1. contact details (name, company, title, phone, email) 2. list of questions asked 3. major insights gained – what did you learn during your informational interview? **This is the most important part, should be 40% of final paper** 4. did you request/receive any information regarding additional connections? 5. follow up action – What will you do to maintain this connection? *Screen shot of thank you email required 6. what are your next steps having conducted this information interview?
- 24. informational interview assignment • due Friday, April 14th (note that this is during the final exam period) • minimum of two pages • in-person and not current UBC student/staff/faculty or family member • look at potential questions on the Course Blog
- 25. how to land an informational interview 1. find 4 or 5 potential contacts – WHERE?! 2. research them (Google, LinkedIn) and reach out to contacts you have in common 3. decide what you want to talk to them about and brainstorm questions and points of commonality 4. send out your invites! don’t be offended if they don’t immediately reply
- 28. informational interview timeline Week 10 Week 14Week 11 Week 13 • Determine potential informational interview candidates • Compose and send first round email • Have interview date/time confirmed • Brainstorm questions for interview Week 12 • Compose and send second round email • informational interview assignment due (April 14th @ 11:59PM)
- 29. story time: a networking success story
- 30. once upon a time, celia was at a networking event…
- 31. once upon a time, celia was at a networking event… (old friend)
- 32. Hey, girl! Hey, girl! What are you up to these days? oh, you know, cool stuff in san fran. how about you? sweet! oh you know, just looking for summer internships. oh nice! you’re into social/ environmental impact right? sure am!
- 33. right. oh hey! do you know jason? jason? I think I’ve heard of him but don’t know him well. oh he’s working for this super cool social finance company I think. you should totally reach out on linkedin and tell him I referred you. Wow, that’d be awesome, thanks! I’ll definitely reach out! hey no worries! anything to help a sista out.
- 34. the next day, celia goes to look this fellow up on linkedin…
- 35. the next day, celia goes to look this fellow up on linkedin…
- 37. obviously, celia shoots this guy a message and request to connect on linkedin
- 38. he connects! success! now what?
- 39. coffee happens did you know we’re hiring summer interns? say what?? yeah. we’re only looking for co- op students though. damn. I’m not in co-op. I’ll see what I can do.
- 43. a few days go by…
- 45. omg
- 50. keeping up with contacts afterwards: • Received part- time summer and fall work • still super well- connected to christie
- 51. action items • resume & cover letter is due on Tuesday, March 7th @ 2:00PM via Turnitin o submit through COOL and Turnitin o networking event on March 9th o from 6-8PM in CPA Hall o networking reflection due March 14th @ 11:59PM via Turnitin • next week is lecture Puppy of the week!
Editor's Notes
- #6: start at 1:16
- #7: start at 1:16
- #16: start at 1:19
- #17: Web to web – strong, firm handshake. Web of both hands should connect. Have them practice. Eye colour – when meeting someone you should make enough eye contact to be able to walk away knowing the colour of their eyes Comfy shoes – for girls! A lot of standing around so make sure you wear comfy shoes Clothes that stand out – EVERYONE will be in black suits. It is important to suit up but change it up with cool shirts, ties, grey suit etc. No perfume/cologne, breathmints not gum, no coffee, long skirts. Nametag – always goes on your right (the same side you shake hands with). As you go to shake someones hand to intro yourself that side of your chest sticks out more. Smile – nothing worse than someone who doesn’t look interested or passionate or excited about the conversation. It is hard to say no to a smiling idiot.
- #19: Make sure they know that a thank you is fine! We don’t always need to push for additional face-time Also think about how YOU can add value for that contact – it’s not just about what they can do for you 20 minutes rationale + choice between two positives start 1:41
- #20: Explain check in when they arrive (either end); if late register in front of BCC MUST do this to receive credit for assignment Unsecured coat check Don’t need to stay for the entire event; hard close at 8PM
- #21: So, practice active listening and have intelligent follow up questions Share the stage with your group, introduce them, wing man for each other Last semester, the only question I was asked was “I saw you are in BTM – can you explain what that is?”
- #22: Remind them that they’ll need to check in and should bring minimal items to coat check Check out the delegate name tag table if they really want to know if they’re there
- #24: Only needs to be one-page Check out the VERY DETAILED instructions on the blog Deadline is far away but invites should begin going out now
- #26: Lead the discussion on where they can look for contacts (events, Alumni search on LinkedIn, getting connected through friends or the BCC, friends of the family…) There is a whole list of questions on the blog + Michelle is going over info interviews in depth in lecture Give some guidelines on invites (but there’s a sample later on in the slides) end at 1:09 – go on course blog – filter for ALUMNI
- #27: Lead the discussion on where they can look for contacts (events, Alumni search on LinkedIn, getting connected through friends or the BCC, friends of the family…) There is a whole list of questions on the blog + Michelle is going over info interviews in depth in lecture Give some guidelines on invites (but there’s a sample later on in the slides) end at 1:09 – go on course blog – filter for ALUMNI
- #28: Lead the discussion on where they can look for contacts (events, Alumni search on LinkedIn, getting connected through friends or the BCC, friends of the family…) There is a whole list of questions on the blog + Michelle is going over info interviews in depth in lecture Give some guidelines on invites (but there’s a sample later on in the slides) end at 1:09 – go on course blog – filter for ALUMNI