This is a preview of the workshop sponsored by the DePaul Career Center that can help students and alumni understand the basics of good networking applied, and pick up a few things even the pros might have missed.

1. What is networking?

2. Networking is… meeting new people.

3. Networking is… simple, small first steps…

4. Networking… always takes more steps.

5. Networking is NOT… fake or obnoxious.

6. Networking is NEVER… a waste of time.

7. Networking is NOT… just for extroverts and social butterflies.

8. Why is it important?

9. 60% of job hunters find their new job with the HELP of friends, family members and acquaintances…

10. You can also LEARN a lot from people doing the job you want to do.

11. How do I start?

12. Networking can be spontaneous …

13. …or structured.

14. You can go to “one on one” informational interviews,

15. …attend large “group” or “industry” themed events or academic programs,

16. …or take advantage of: social networks, phones, and email.

17. What do you want to do? ALWAYS… What do you want to know? Know Your Objectives: What can you offer?

18. Sleuth out questions… in advance of any meeting.

19. Take initiative, but always thank people for their time…

20. Want to know more? Check out this and many other topics by registering for a FREE WORKSHOP today! Go to: http://DePaul.Experience.com Login & Search the Calendar for Workshops HERE: