Importance of Networking

Importance of Networking

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  The Importance ofNetworking What  did  you   say  you  do?   Who  have   you  worked   with?   You’ve heard, “It’s not what you know, but who you know”. Now explore, “It’s not who you know, but who knows you AND what you can do!” Do you have a networking card? Created and Presented by: Deshawna Colvin, SOAR STEM Program Coordinator II
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  Organiza(ons   There  is  a  difference  between   campus  organiza;ons,  academic   organiza;ons,  na;onal  organiza;ons.     Events  &  Opportuni(es   Conferences,  symposiums,   community  events,  campus   events,  research  opportuni;es,  job   internship  opportuni;es.         Networking  Materials     Online  porColio,  networking  cards,   resume,  professional  online   networks,  leDer  of   recommenda;ons.     3 Important Factors of Networking “Position yourself as a center of influence, the one who knows the movers and shakers. People will respond to that, and you’ll soon become what you project.” -Bob Burg
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  Benefits  of  Keeping  Up-­‐to-­‐Date   •  Knowledgeable  to  make   beBer  decisions   •  Careers   •  Experience  Opportuni;es   •  Conferences   •  Gain  compe((ve  edge   •  Spot  threats   •  Spot  opportuni;es   •  Build  Expert  Power   •  Leadership  perspec;ve   that  is  invaluable   •  Stay  Alert  to  Changes   Sources  of  Informa(on   •  Iden(fy  best  sources  of   informa(on   •  Mentor   •  Organiza(ons   •  Forums   •  Conferences   •  Exhibits/Compe((ons   •  Face-­‐to-­‐Face  Networking   •  Blogs   •  TwiBer   •  LinkedIn   WHY  GET  CONNECTED  
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  CONFERENCE  AT  A  GLANCE   Networking   Lunch   Exhibits   &     Interviews   Presenta;on   of  Research   Student   Leadership   Sessions  
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  NETWORKING  CARDS   “Becomingwell known (at least among your prospects & connections) is the most valuable element in the connection process.” ― Jeffrey Gitomer
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  ONLINE  PORTFOLIO/PRESENCE   “Noone lives long enough to learn everything they need to learn starting from scratch. To be successful, we absolutely, positively have to find people who have already paid the price to learn the things that we need to learn to achieve our goals.” - Brian Tracy q Google Sites q Wix q Weebly q About.me q LinkedIn
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  YOU WHAT  IS  YOUR  CURRENT  NETWORK  
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  Strategy   Planning   Implementa(on   Evalua(on   MAP  YOUR  NETWORKING  SUCCESS