24 Awesome Phone Networking Scripts for Job Seekers. 24 Awesome Phone Networking Scripts for Job Seekers. 10 Tips For People Who Hate Networking. Do you associate networking with shameless self-promotion and ‘more = more’? Does that make your stomach turn? Me too! Networking has a bad reputation as a forum for superficial small talk. Yet real networking is about establishing mutually beneficial, lasting connections, one person at a time. And with my modern approach to networking, even you can shine and thrive at a board meeting, convention, or free-floating cocktail party.
The reason so many of us hate networking – and profess to stink at it – is because we’ve been futilely following the wrong rules. Networking for People Who Hate Networking (Berrett-Koehler 2010), which is translated into 11 languages, offers a completely new – and infinitely more effective take – on networking. This new and improved definition of networking means being true to you; capitalizing on your strengths, and tossing aside ‘rules’ that don’t match your temperament. 1.
You are better qualified to be you than anyone else. 2. Be selective. 3. 4. 5. Why? 6. Networking Hacks for Introverts. Corporate / Company Alumni Networking for Your Job Search or Business. Home « Online Job Search Guide « Guide to Job Search Networking Corporate alumni groups are excellent for connecting with old friends, former co-workers and colleagues, as well as former managers or bosses, and even people who simply share the common experience of working for the same company / organization.
What Is a Corporate Alumni Networking Group? A "corporate alumni group" is a group of people who have worked for the same employer, whether officially a corporation or not. They may not have all worked together at the same time, but they did all work - at some point - for the employer named in the group. Corporate/Company alumni networking groups seem to fall into three major categories: Independent groups pulled together by volunteers who create a Web site, leverage a social network site like LinkedIn, and/or use a members-only mailing list like a Yahoo!
The same company may have several alumni networking groups, including both independent and sponsored/owned groups. Bottom Line. 7 seconds to a stronger first impression. [Infographic] Dos & Don’t of Networking Follow up | Cassius Blue Consulting | Brand Strategy for Start-Ups and Small Businesses.
4 Reasons Even Employed People Need to Network. You've probably ascertained that networking can be highly useful when securing a new job. In fact, a recent LinkedIn blog post by Lou Adler, author of "Hire With Your Head," explains that job seekers who received referrals from a trusted source are 50 to 100 times more likely to receive an interview and be hired compared to traditional résumé submissions.
However, networking can be equally rewarding once a job has been secured. With that in mind, let's first define the concept of "post-employment networking" as continuous, deliberate relationship-building for those already engaged in a career. It should also be noted that this practice can be as thorough as collaborating with peers at industry conferences or as simple as ensuring you call your contacts by name, wishing them a happy birthday on the right day, asking about their children, sharing an article on a topic of interest or connecting them with other influencers in your network. 1.
Your resources grow exponentially. 2. 3. 4. 5 Ways to Start Networking Conversations. You're at a cocktail party, standing at the cheese platter. A guy approaches you, and by way of introducing himself, shouts "Tufts, class of '91! MBA from Vanderbilt! Corner office and company car at age 33! " Would you want to talk to this guy? Today, life is one big cocktail party. Soliloquies don't earn attention. The smartest people and companies don't just talk to us: They inspire and advocate and challenge and move us. People now resent being told what to buy, read, and think, which is why old-school media are so rapidly losing currency. So how can you start conversations, whether you're a person or a brand?
1) Ask questions. 2) Understand your audience's true motivations. 3) Smile. 4) Let go of (some) control. 5) Google the crap out of anyone you need to connect with. Now you're ready for the cocktail party of your life. MBA Jungle, March 2008. Dolphins May Call Each Other by Name | Wired Science. Spinner dolphins off the coast of Hawaii. Image: Steve Dunleavy/Flickr What might dolphins be saying with all those clicks and squeaks?
Each other’s names, suggests a new study of the so-called signature whistles that dolphins use to identify themselves. Whether the vocalizations should truly be considered names, and whether dolphins call to compatriots in a human-like manner, is contested among scientists, but the results reinforce the possibility. After all, to borrow the argot of animal behavior studies, people often greet friends by copying their individually distinctive vocal signatures. “They use these when they want to reunite with a specific individual,” said biologist Stephanie King of Scotland’s University of St. Andrews. In their new study, published Feb. 19 in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, King and fellow St. Signature whistles are taught to dolphins by their mothers, and the results were soon popularized as evidence of dolphin names.
Make a Stranger Believe in You - Anne Kreamer. I recently received an e-mail sent to my business address that began with the salutation “Dear Ms. Anne,” — the kind of greeting that suggested that the rest of the note would offer me riches from some recently deceased Estonian cousin I didn’t know I had. It continued, “I know you have no idea who I am, however, I will try to keep this as short and to the point as possible” — words destined to cause a further sinking feeling about what was to come.
But in the seconds I skimmed the note, a few words jumped out at me and I was intrigued. In three short paragraphs, Zanele Mutepfa, a junior at Portland State University in Oregon, told me that she was an immigrant Zimbabwean-born orphan and youth advocate who aspired to be a television talk show host. With a bravado that might have been off-putting, she said, “I assure you, my dynamic life story will one day hit headlines…but most importantly change lives, it just needs to be shared with the perfect person.”
Yes. Yes they did. How to Use LinkedIn's Alumni Tool to Network, Job Hunt. CIO — LinkedIn debuted LinkedIn Classmates in October 2011, designing the tool to give you insights into your college or university's alumni and help you connect with them. It surfaced high-level information about fellow alumni, such as the most popular companies they work for, the fields they're working, where they live and more. This week, LinkedIn launched an update of the tool, releasing a handful of new features renamed it LinkedIn Alumni. "Gathered from the profiles of more than 200 million members, LinkedIn's Alumni tool helps you explore alumni career paths from more than 22,000 colleges and universities worldwide—and build relationships that can help you along the way," says Christina Allen, director of product management at LinkedIn.
Here's a look at the new LinkedIn Alumni tool, plus how you can use it to connect on a more personal level and grow your network. LinkedIn's New Alumni Tool Navigate to www.linkedin.com/alumni to start. Monster 5 for Friday – Referral Edition. The Tsaritsa sez: Community Management and Gen Y's answer to professional networking.
Image by zen via Flickr The other day I mentioned that I got a job working as a Community Manager for BeKnown, the new Facebook application from Monster.com. Many of us who have spent a good amount of time in chat rooms, forums and message boards already know what a community manager is, but I'll break it down for those of you who don't. Essentially, the role of a community manager at any organization is to build, manage, and engage with the people who are a part of the organization's online community. As a CM for BeKnown, it is my job to get people interested in the app and act as liaison between users and the developers and reporting any compliments or criticisms directly to the creators of the application.
So far we have received a lot of great feedback from people who have tried out the app (if you haven't checked it out yet, click here to get started!) BeKnown is Generation Y's answer to professional networking. As the CMs say, it's better to be known than not. Meet People in Real Life via LinkedIn. Donna, Thanks for connecting on LinkedIn. Take a look at your schedule in the coming weeks and see if we can chisel a few minutes for a cup of coffee. I enjoy meeting my local connections whenever possible. Paul Halvorsen In looking at Paul’s profile, I could see that we have a lot in common professionally. How might this approach serve a job seeker wanting to do informational interviews? Join LinkedIn groups for your industry and job type.Join Linked In groups for your alma mater(s). Look in your 1st level connections for locals, and even better, people who work(ed) for your target companies. How do you find these people?
Go to LinkedIn Advanced People Search.At “Postal Code” enter your zip/postal code and “Within” 50 miles.At “Groups” check the group you want to search for locals.At “Relationship” check “1st connections.”Click “Search.” If you come up empty, search your chosen groups for local members. Sincerely, All connected? Thanks for connecting on LinkedIn. Kind regards, 24 Phone Networking Scripts for Job Seekers. 24 Phone Networking Scripts for Job Seekers. Career Opportunities Column and Podcast. In today’s connected world, video interviews are becoming quite typical when you are looking for a job. Whether the position is near or far geographically, the realities of gathering a hiring committee in one office at one time can be quite daunting, so many companies are turning to video interviews to allow the the most flexibility possible, especially early in the hiring process.
First, all the typical rules about interview dress, preparation and demeanor apply to a video interview as much as a face-to-face interview. Dress appropriately and neatly. Dress completely, even if they will only see you from the waist up. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Books by Douglas E. Get your tech in order Next come the technical considerations for a video interview. Video Find a place in your home or office that has decent lighting and a decent background. Light should be coming from in front of you (behind your laptop) and be a diffuse as possible.
Audio Other considerations Send to Kindle. 3 Questions Every Networker Should Ask Someone | Interview Angel. 3 Questions Every Networker Should Ask Someone This past week, I met up with my colleague Stuart over coffee. We commiserated over how challenging it can be to establish a professional and purposeful relationship with someone you meet at a networking event. Sure, we’re all pretty effective at exchanging business cards at staged events, but the momentum seems to slow down real fast.
People appear interested in who we are and what we do, but is it all a facade? Are we just going through the motions of collecting business cards and adding to our LinkedIn counts? Do others feel the same way? Do you see the same superficial behavior in others? Is it because it doesn’t take much work to simply exchange names? And yet we’re expecting a big payoff from our new trophy connection? It doesn’t work this way. Professional networkers who get referrals are the ones who pay it forward and help others.
Many of us subscribe to that idea, but what exactly are we supposed to do? 1. 2. 3. Give it a try. Your thoughts? I yearn to learn . . . | Mentor Cafe. So much to learn, so little time I was that kid who: Sat at the kitchen table reading the cereal box each morning Read the toothpaste carton while brushing my teeth Loved the feel of newsprint from the daily paper Even now, my apps include the Maps of the World, a Presidents Quiz, and the Periodic Table of Elements, in case I need to know the chemical symbol for potassium. Learning from others: This is my personal goal for the New Year 2011: with every person I meet, what can I learn from them?
Sometimes the learning may be how to manage, lead, or show concern. Learning from you: Remember, it works both ways. Like this: Like Loading... Extreme Networking App Reveals Who's In the Room, How You're Connected. The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.
Name: Sonar Quick Pitch: Sonar tells you who is in the room and how you're connected. Genius Idea: Leveraging social networks for real-world connections. Some of us are naturally gifted networkers. We walk into a room of 50 strangers and giddily begin introducing ourselves to 50 new friends. For those of us who are less outgoing, however, it helps to start with some sort of connection. The iPhone app [iTunes link], which launched in May, shows you who is in the room by using data from social networks. "Talking to someone on the street is harder than talking to someone in a bar," says founder and CEO Brett Martin. Sonar works because "people have spent the last 25 years uploading their identities to the internet," Martin says.
Image courtesy of iStockphoto, gehringj. Linkedin: Move Your Career Forward-Next on #HFChat With Neal Schaffer. Networking Success! Age 50+ Business Owner Transitioned to Ideal Corporate Job | RESUME WRITING and CAREER COACHING SERVICES. As many of you know, I write success stories and valuable tips on networking, how to write resumes, prepare for the interview, salary negotiating, volunteering and public speaking. This is the success story of Cal and how one of his networking contacts led him to his ideal job.
He was looking for a Sales Manager position and found his opportunity through networking. This is what happened. Cal’s daughter, Annie, was a dental hygienist. She cleaned patient’s teeth while networking for her dad. One day when she was networking with a patient in the dental chair, she discovered he was an acquaintance of one of her dad’s buddies. “Don’t you just love it when the dentist or dental hygienist asks you questions when your mouth is wide open, stuffed with dental tools?” Annie told the patient that her dad was networking looking for networking contacts. He made a call for his first informational meeting, interviewed and received a job offer.
Are you a job seeker? How? 6 Musts When Attending Professional Conferences « Career Management: Keepin' It Real. My favorite time of the year of professional development is upon me. I am getting ready to attend the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) National Conference in Dallas next week. What a great time to connect with current friends and colleagues and meet new ones in both the career services and college recruiting family. I return home from this conference every year with great new contacts, pages of notes, tons of energy and somehow a great sense of relaxation as well.
As you prepare for any professional development conferences this year, please follow these 6 musts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The purpose of professional conferences is to share information. 10 Ways to Ooze “Interesting” The End of Waiting. Winners and Losers. AvidCareerist. Keeping Your Network Real. Holiday Networking for Introverts. S. Networking Rules of Engagement for Job Seekers. Corporate / Company Alumni Networking Groups. Start-Ups Follow Twitter, and. The Power of Your Alumni Association « Career Management: Keepin' It Real. No Show Oct 27 2010. AvidCareerist.
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