1. Networking during the
Holidays!
LARRY SCHENONE
14 DECEMBER 2015

2. Networking during the Holidays!
 Who am I and who are you?
 Networking at Holiday Event Strategies
 Different type of Holiday Events
 Conclusion

3. Who am I ?
My name is Larry Schenone
 I am a certified Project Manager
 Over 15 years as a Engineering Manager, Program Manager, Project Manager,
and New Business Development Manager
 Manufacturing/Operations in Aerospace, Defense, Construction and IT Services
 Involved with 4 Patents in material handling.
 MBA along with a P.E license
 I love learning new things and developing ideas into reality.
 My recent project was named PMI “Project of the Year for 2016”

5. Who are you!
 Everyone should have an “elevator speech”!
 The time is now to practice yours!

6. Networking during the Holidays
 Take a personal assessment of yourself
 Networking requires a positive attitude. Smile Often!
 You need confidence in yourself and your abilities.
 Take a good look in the mirror and decide how you can seize the day.
 Find a way to cope with stress.
 Reward yourself when the results of your networking are productive.
 Keep current on your industry…READ!

7. Networking during the Holidays!
 Networking at Holiday Events (Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert).
 Conversations should be focused on the person you are speaking with, NOT YOU AND YOUR
JOB SEARCH!
 Do not pass out resumes unless asked by your contact.
 Your goal is to establish TRUST and follow-up opportunities.

8. Networking during the Holidays
 Every Event is an Opportunity to Network (James Wright Diversity and Inclusion Strategist)
 Connect with People you don’t know
 Listen more than speak and let them get to know you.
 Keep you business cards handy
 Update any new information on your business cards
 Use both sides of a business card
 High quality cards are impressive

9. Networking during the Holidays
 Send Holiday Cards (James Wright Diversity and Inclusion Strategist)
 People still love to open cards and post them on their office doors
 Never forget this is time for spreading peace, joy and fun.
 Listen more than speak and let them get to know you.
 A Bottle of Wine Begs to be Shared
 Consider sharing a bottle of wine as a gift wit those executive you want to add
to your network
 Timely Follow-up is Imperative
 Thanks you notes

10. Networking during the Holidays
At a Networking Event (Denise Renee Phinn Content @ Social Media Marketing/Copyrighter
 Understand Your Objectives for Attending and Set Realistic Expectations
 Target of quantity of contacts
 Set Time Limit
 How long will you stay?
 Get the Dress Code Memo
 Don’t want to be odd person out
 Make sure your phone is fully charged.
 People will look for you on LinkedIn
 Observe a two drink minimum
 No fun in being hammered to yourself or others

11. Networking during the Holidays
At a Networking Event (Denise Renee Phinn Content @ Social Media Marketing/Copyrighter
 Have 3-4 Conversation Closers
 Hey its been great chatting but I need to swing to the buffet line
 My wife just called and I need to help her with Christmas Shopping
 Categorize your Connections and Follow-up Accordingly
 A for absolute must set-up follow up
 B Best to stay connected on social media
 C for c u when I c u

12. Conclusion
 You owe it to yourself to manage your career…where do you want to be 1 year,
5 years and beyond.
 You have the choice to do nothing and expect your job will always be there.
 For most, favorable career moves are under YOUR control, performed under
YOUR terms.
 Networking can be the path to self fulfillment.
 Keep the faith……and give thanks for all your blessings given to you.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!