Career 4 Connect Are you afraid of Networking

Career 4 Connect Are you afraid of Networking? 14 th August 2014 Lisa Happell – Career Consultant – O 428 609 568 – Email: career 4 connect@gmail. com Blog: career 4 connect. wordpress. com www. career 4 connect. com. au

Session Overview • Welcome • Networking • Information Networking • Mentoring • Activities/Participation www. career 4 connect. com. au

Career planning –SODI model Implementation and transition (do) Self awareness (discover) Decision Making (develop a plan) Opportunity awareness (explore)

Activity 1 – Strategy Implementation and transition (do) Self awareness (discover) Decision Making (develop a plan) Opportunity awareness (explore)

Afraid of Networking For many people networking is not an easy skill. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Afraid of Networking • Might come across as pushy • Afraid person might say no • Don’t like to ask for advice • Not sure how to approach the situation www. career 4 connect. com. au

What is Networking To some people networking might appear to be a process where you are exploiting the situation to get yourself ahead. However networking does not need to be looked at in this way. It can be a mutual process involving an exchange of ideas, information, experience, support and help. It is about meeting and interacting with people who can be of help to you and who you can help in return. www. career 4 connect. com. au

What is Networking • Networking can help you tap into the hidden job market. • Research shows that the hidden job market accounts for between 60 -80% of actual job opportunities. • Networking can help increase your exposure to those job opportunities. • Can be used to explore possible career options. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Networking Success Stories • Returning to work after having children I used my networks to get back into the industry. • I wanted to change industries. I was able to use my networks to make this happen. • I was part of a professional association. One of my contacts there helped me move into a new industry. (no interview) • My brother put me in contact with a network in the sports industry. This network told me when jobs were coming up. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Benefits of Networking • Identify new job opportunities. • May lead to a job or provide career information. • Help you decide yes/no about a career. • Build knowledge. • Extend contacts. • Help you make informed career decisions. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Benefits of Networking • Clarify confusion. • Identify your skill gaps. • Identify how to build career capabilities. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Make Networking Easy The following steps will help you to: • Build confidence • Identify how to contact people • How to approach meetings * Generally people are happy to help especially if approached correctly. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Strength of Weak Ties • Worry not that no one knows you, seek to be worth knowing. –Confucius https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=-Bm 93 g. N 1 z. Jg www. career 4 connect. com. au

Networking – consider all connections My Boss Friends And Family Professional Assoc. Client Work ME Academic contacts Industry Rep community

Types of Networking Information Networking Job Networking Interview Networking www. career 4 connect. com. au

Before You Start – Professional Profile • Understand your existing profile • Build a profile • Benefits of a professional profile www. career 4 connect. com. au

Who has an online presence? ’ • Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest – Blogs, Websites • An understanding of how others may view you – Social Media Presence – Search Results – Addressing weaknesses – Tidying Up

Linked. IN Profile • Professional Profile Online • Make contacts • Follow Groups and Companies • Links to job ads www. career 4 connect. com. au

Linked. IN Profile – Set Up • Professional Photo • Career Summary/Objective • Work Experience • Education www. career 4 connect. com. au

About Linked. In Can be adapted as an elevator pitch Include a Summary In (date) I will graduate with a Bachelor of Science (Physics). Throughout my degree I have successfully balanced work, study and extra-curricular activities. My work and curricular activities have provided me with a range of skills including strong leadership and team work and my degree has developed skills in the area of critical thinking and creative problem solving. I am able to adapt quickly to new environments and work independently and with initiative. I am interested in broadening my skills and experience and working in organisations that focus on scientific research an area that I am passionate about. Linked. In Summary – Student example Key words, passion, skills 20

Career Summary Can be adapted as an elevator pitch Activity 2 – Write a career summary I am, I will, My work and curricular activities have provided me with a range of skills including …………skills in the area of ……. . I am able to ………. and ……. . . I am interested in ……………. . working in organisations that focus on ……………an area that I am passionate about. Linked. In Summary – Student example Key words, passion, skills 21

Linked. IN Profile – Set Up • Skills • Join groups • Follow Companies • Make relevant connections www. career 4 connect. com. au

Establishing Networks You already have a vast number of people, or "contacts", in your network. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Your Networks • Family • Friends of Friends • Neighbours • Work colleagues – current and past • School/University/Tafe – colleagues • Sport or social clubs • Local networking groups • Internet sites Signup to Linkedin - www. linkedin. com • Professional Associations • From this list make with an asterisk any contact you believe could have an Influence on helping you decided on your next role. Decide how they can help. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Activity 3 – Identify your networks • Family • Friends of Friends • Neighbours • Work colleagues – current and past • School/University/Tafe – colleagues • Sport or social clubs • Local networking groups • Internet sites Signup to Linkedin - www. linkedin. com • Professional Associations • From this list make with an asterisk any contact you believe could have an Influence on helping you decided on your next role. Decide how they can help. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Making Contact Steps to follow: • Identify how you will make the first contact and what information you would like to gather. (email, phone, friend). • Use a scripts to help you make contact and gather information when you meet with that network. • Before you meet with the person research the organisation/role. • Don’t be afraid. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Talking to people about work • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ki. ZKvg 1 EZTE • What do you think of this approach? • Have you ever heard of the term 30 second elevator pitch? 27

Elevator Pitch What is it: An elevator pitch, elevator speech, or elevator statement is a short summary used to quickly and simply define a person, profession, product, service, organization or event and its value proposition. [1] Source – Wikepedia https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=LDpe 9 Stf. GTA www. career 4 connect. com. au

Activity 4: introductions (30 secs each) • Instructions – Introduce yourself to the person sitting next to you on your right • Ask them what they do? • Use your elevator pitch (Career Summary) (to intro yourself) (Hi my name is ? Currently completing, working • Practise closing the conversation – What did you say? – Did you shake hands, make eye contact? – Give feedback to your partner 29

Elevator Pitch - Tips Your Pitch • Who am I ? • What do I do? • What can I offer? Think About • Important details you want to convey • What you want people to go away thinking Conclusion • Keep it short (30 secs) • Keep it simple • Practice it 30

Making Contact Sample Script : www. career 4 connect. com. au

Activity 5 – Write a script Sample Script : www. career 4 connect. com. au

Network Interview Template • Thanks/How much time • Aim to understand more about: (Role, Industry, link to my background) • Background of dieticians • Skills used in this process/what is critical • What need to have/what learnt on the job • Biggest challenges Given background fit for me/how can I improve my chances. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Network Interview Template • My background would there be a fit /how can I improve my chances/ie: volunteer, further training • Is there any one else I should talk to? If yes what is the best approach. • Thank you for time, summary of discussion. • Send an email or a card of learning’s and steps you have taken. * Keep a journal to record discussion summaries, feelings, next steps, contacts. A job analysis can also help. www. career 4 connect. com. au

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Professional Associations Who is a member of a Professional Association Professional associations have many benefits: • Networking opportunities • Broaden your knowledge, skills and education • Increase access to job opportunities • Strengthen and build transferable skills • Gain support and develop confidence • Build Linked. In Contacts • Contribute to discussion groups

What is Mentoring? Mentoring describes a relationship involving a mentor and a mentee. The mentor is often a more experienced person and can offer business knowledge and information to assist the less experienced person (the mentee) with their career development. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Role of a Mentor/Mentee Mentor Mentee • Maintain confidentiality • Instruct/Develop Capabilities • Inspire & Encourage • Identify opportunities • Support and motivate • Strong communication skills • Provide advice & feedback • Act as a role model • Builds confidence • Set goals • Maintain confidentiality • Respect for knowledge & time • Set goals • Engages with the process • Shows initiative • Communicates openly • Translate knowledge and learning into career development www. career 4 connect. com. au

Benefits for Mentor/Mentee Mentor Mentee • Build leadership skills • Access to experience • Develop relationship skills • Satisfaction of sharing knowledge and experience • Develop clear communication skills • Help with career planning • Improve management skills • Develop communication skills • Build career development skills • Improve motivation & direction • Increase business knowledge • Identification of skills gaps • Support for career development www. career 4 connect. com. au

Finding a Mentor • Network through, colleagues, friends, teachers, family and acquaintances. • Approach/join your professional association. • Look at your workplace to see if they have a program. • Network at professional development courses/training. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Mentoring Associations Name Web Address Australian Women’s Mentoring www. womensmentoring. com. au Australian Business Mentors www. businessmentorsrus. com Mentoring Australia www. mentoringaustralia. org/links. htm Small Business Mentoring www. sbms. org. au This represents only a sample of many mentoring programs. Mentoring Australia lists many other programs. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Mentoring Associations Name Web Address Youth Mentoring Network www. womensmentoring. com. au Brothers & Sisters www. businessmentorsrus. com AIME www. mentoringaustralia. org/links. htm This represents only a sample of many mentoring programs. Mentoring Australia lists many other programs. www. career 4 connect. com. au

Make the Relationship Work • Respect • Two-way feedback • Confidentiality • Goal setting • Clear communication • Establish a mentoring agreement • Build Trust • Establish Common ground www. career 4 connect. com. au

Make the Relationship Work • Manage time • Reflect on previous discussions • Learn from mistakes • Grow • Refrain from actions that are illegal, unethical or immoral • Follow through on actions • Maintain professional relationships www. career 4 connect. com. au

Mentoring What you give you get, ten times over. 
-Yoruba proverb www. career 4 connect. com. au

Conclusion • Networking • Professional Profile • Elevator Pitch • Career Summary • Mentor/Mentee • Professional Associations www. career 4 connect. com. au

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