Learn about social networking basics from the how, when, and where to network. The areas covered will include practical advice for your elevator speech, using social media, and finding events to put your new found skills to practice. You will gain confidence from this session and be able to apply them for more effective networking.

1. Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
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2. NTS
Resource for job seekers
Learn, inquire and advance
Support
Network
A group of individuals
Shared industry, position or interest
Informational interview – Chat about role
This is why you network
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3. Effective Networking in
Your Career
Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
October 14, 2020

4. Please keep your phone on mute.
Zoom controls are at the bottom of the screen.
Moving cursor will display the control bar.

5. The chat feature allows you to ask questions.
Type message and hit enter to send.

6. My Background
Media & Marketing Research Career
McHenry County Workforce Network
Career Coach Corner Blogger
Podcaster and Workshop Presenter
General Notes for Today
Presentation is available upon request
My contact info is on last page
Workshop is interactive
Poll Question #1

7. Overview
Define networking
The five Ws & H
Who what where when why how
Elevator Speech or Tell Me About Yourself
Mobile Networking Aps
Goals
Locate events to attend that will interest you
Develop an elevator speech
Empower you to be a better networker
Lower anxiety level of new meetings

9. Networking is a socioeconomic business activity by
which businesspeople and entrepreneurs meet to
form business relationships and to recognize,
create, or act upon business opportunities, share
information and seek potential partners for
ventures.

11. Individuals in career transition
Entrepreneurs
Sales & Business development
People who want to help
People who need help
Everyone!!
Poll Question #2

13. Exchange information or ideas
Meet people who can expand your business
Build base of advocates
Help individuals – Franchise conversation

14. Giving vs getting
Come prepared with goals or objectives
Make yourself approachable
Taking action in the moment
Here & Now
Follow up
Practice

15. Job Clubs
Library Events
Business meetings
Community & volunteer activities
Daily business
All the time

16. Eventbrite
Trade shows and conferences
Meetup
Networking events
Network After Work
Hobby interests
Social Media
My blog

21. Network After Work

22. Network After Work

24. Email
Phone call
Social Media
Coffee meet
Informational Interview

25. Tools to network
Business cards
Resume
Mobile phone
Handbill
Speaking up

26. Tools to network
Simple Introduction
Painful Elevator Ride
Elevator Pitch
Elaborate Introduction
Elevator Speech Examples

27. Stay focused on the person you are
talking with
Ask open ended questions
Limit meaningless small talk
Use an ice breaker or question to start

28. Begin with a simple lead
Smile
Hi or hello
Simple Introduction
I help people get the most out of their
computer at work, what do you do?
What do you hope to accomplish today?
How can I help you?
Can I ask you more about….?

29. Exit Strategy
Exchange contact info (if you want to)
Introduce them to someone else you
Make plans to connect on LinkedIn or
chat later
Excuse yourself to……

30. Professional networking website
Establish an internet presence
Virtual resume with media
Business development
Connections
#Networking

31. LinkedIn makes it easy to
network.
The mobile version has great
tools.

33. LinkedIn has made it easy
to share your profile with
others at networking
events.
1 Go to the Home page.
2 Touch the symbol
A new screen will be
displayed.
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34. 1 You can scan another
person’s code.
2 Your code is displayed
for scanning.
3 Share your code via
email, tweet, facebook,
etc.
4 Save Qcode to your
phone.
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35. Fine People on LinkedIn that
are nearby!
1 Go to the Connections
page.
2 Touch Find nearby (OFF)
A new screen will be
displayed.
2
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36. LinkedIn will display
people who are on the
same page that are near
you.

38. Visualize your self in a positive light
Prepare mentally for situations
Laugh
Smile
How to be more confident

39. http://contactscount.com/new/
Introvert's Guide To Networking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAPySGLL3gg
The art of active networking by Mark Sackett
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjSPfGsaC3g
10 Simple Ways To Improve Your Networking Skills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5xTbn6OnAA
Tell Me About Yourself by John Heaney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhWq1Q8uGg4&t=2s

40. McHenry County Workforce Network Website
October Career Workshops & Services
LinkedIn for Your Job Search
Monday October 19, 2020 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines
Wednesday October 21, 2020 at 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Resumes, Cover Letters & Applying Online
Monday November 2, 2020 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Guide to a Winning Interview
Wednesday November 4, 2020 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
NTS Job Club – The Elevator Pitch
Wednesday November 11, 2020 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

41. Feel free to follow up or
connect with me on LinkedIn
Bruce A. Bennett
Mobile: 815-302-9552
Email: BABennett73@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett
Career Coach Corner Blog: http://bruce73.wordpress.com/
https://bruce73.wordpress.com/upcoming-presentations/
Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/b-squared-linkedin
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42. Poll Question #3
Whose job status was affected by Covid-19?
Can you share a recent networking situation?
Who would like to share a target company?
Recent job applications?
Anyone do a prescreen call or interview recently?
General Questions and/or Discussion
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