Kayley Schoonmaker & Brayden Mann Looking for a job after college? Did you know that 80% of jobs today are found through networking? Check out this workshop to learn best practices, build your confidence, and engage in a real-life networking extravaganza!

1. Networking
Because your job might just depend on it
By: Kayley Schoonmaker and Brayden Mann

2. Networking is…
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“The cultivation of productive
relationships for employment or
business.”
“Sometimes it’s more about who we
know, rather than what we know.”
It’s a method to finding employment
Friendships, information
benefits, heightened control and power

3. The facts
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Successful managers spend around twice
as much time networking as average
managers.
About 80% of jobs are found through
networking.
It takes about 6 conversations with
someone before he or she knows who you
are and has some idea of your character
and competence.
97% of people say they have trouble
remembering names.

4. The process
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Evaluate personal
accomplishments/skills and set goals
One minute-self sell
Develop your network
Conduct networking interviews
◦ History, Plans, Question
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Maintain your network

5. Resources you will need
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Business cards
Resume
One-minute self-sell
Online networking site (LinkedIn)

6. Accomplishments, Skills, and
Goals
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Be very clear about goals
Results from previous jobs or education
Accomplishments will set you apart and
provide evidence of your skills
Include accomplishments in resume
Tie accomplishments to job interview
◦ “Tell me about yourself…”

7. One minute self sell
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History, Plans, Question
“Hello, my name is Kayley Schoonmaker.
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Your turn!
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I am a sophomore at St. Paul College
majoring in Political Science, and I am
working as Vice-President of the MSCSA.
I am seeking a job in higher education or
the political world. Can you give me
some ideas on the types of positions that
might be available in these areas?”

8. Developing your network
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Start with who you know
Online social networking
Go anywhere people gather
Become a leader in an association
BE CONFIDENT!
http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_
your_body_language_shapes_who_you_
are.html

9. Networking interviews
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YOU are the interviewer
Ask for 20 minute meeting
Research person and impress with
knowledge of accomplishments
Deliver one-minute self sell
Ask prepared questions
Ask if they need any help
Follow up with thank-you note

10. Sample Questions
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What do you think of my qualifications
for this field?
What career opportunities do you see in
the future in this field?
What advice do you have for me as I
begin my career?
If you were exploring this field, who
else would you talk with?
How did you get where you are?

11. Maintaining your network
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Thank anyone that helped you
Attend conventions and events
Continue to keep contacts updated
Help others as people helped you
Contact at least once a year
Maintain regular, personal contact

12. Networking extravaganza!
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“Speed networking”
3 minutes each
Deliver self-sell and ask questions
Exchange contact information if you’d
like to follow up