using networks Careers 11 Careers NZ 2011 Your

using networks Careers 11, Careers. NZ, 2011

Your network church group. ministers. boss teachers. coach. team mates neighbours. hairdresser. vet barista. gas station guy doctor. chemist The people who know you well The people who sort of know you parents. sisters brothers. close friends classmates. aunts. uncles cousins. grandparents co-workers. fellow students club or group members The people you can start a conversation with Often it is these people who give you the best new leads Careers 11, Careers. NZ, 2011

Networking person 3 YOU goal person 1 X person 2 Careers 11, Careers. NZ, 2011 X

Networking example Jo wants to explore nursing as a career option cousin friend (nursing home manager) doctor Jo family friend colleague (nurse) colleague (nursing agency) minister Church member (social worker) aunt Careers 11, Careers. NZ, 2011 friend (case manager)

I’d like to talk to someone… • On the wall there are [nn] sheets of paper • Each sheet has a message about someone who wants help to find out about something I’d like to talk to someone who works with animals • If you, or someone you know, might be able to help them add your details like this, eg. , George. My neighbour works for the SPCA Careers 11, Careers. NZ, 2011

Doing it right Think about how you can make a good first impression appearance friendliness MUST DO #1 Create a positive impression of yourself curiosity honesty Careers 11, Careers. NZ, 2011 Prepare yourself to emphasize your positive qualities People say I’m … I’ve had good feedback about …

Doing it right You can tell people about what you are looking for without directly asking for help. This may lead you to someone who could help you. Decide what is reasonable to ask of people. MUST DO # 2 Tell people about your interests and goals How strong is your connection? How willing is the person? How much hassle is your request? Careers 11, Careers. NZ, 2011

I’d like to talk to someone… • Look at the sheets from the previous activity and choose one that interests you most. This is now the role you will play. • Find one of students who added their names to the sheet. • Talk to them about what you’d like to find out about and why. • Ask them how they would feel about introducing you to the person they know. Careers 11, Careers. NZ, 2011

www. careers. govt. nz Careers 11, trial resource, February 2011 The information in this presentation is based on ideas in the publication Teaching Networking Skills: Paving a Way to Jobs and Careers, Aug 2008, Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass Boston. Downloaded December 2010 from http: //www. communityinclusion. org/article. php? article_id=251 Careers 11, Careers. NZ, 2011