Networking for Success
Jeff Yacup
Your Network
Quality over Quantity
Why Networking?
- 56% of people got jobs from a personal connection
- 25% of hires were from referrals
- Almost 80% of jobs are never advertised
this is important!
Elevator Pitch
Tips
- Your Headline
- Your Brand
- Keep it Simple
- Show us Proof
- Call to action
- Practice
Practice
Networking Dos
- Reciprocate
- Be transparent
- Be personal
- Do your homework
- Practice
- Find your own way
- Remain in contact
- Be respectful
Networking Don'ts
- Avoid being fake
- Don't be a gossip
- Don't network to just get something
- Don't be demanding
- It's not about numbers
- Forget people!
Other Tips
- Leverage Social Media
- Keep your online presence up to date
- Say thanks
Questions?
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Stay in Touch
jtyacup@illinois.edu
Networking
By Jeff Yacup
Networking
Participants in this session will complete CliftonStrengths prior to attending the session. During the session participants will receive a general overview of the strengths philosophy and positive psychology. Participants will also participate in interactive activities that will help them to better understand their strengths and how to leverage them in working in groups and teams
