Networking Essentials
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Increase awareness of what networking is
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Identify where to network
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Learn techniques to network more effectively
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Speaking to new people?
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Meeting others with shared interests
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Develop your own approach to networking
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However, there are a few things to
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Get your voice out there,
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Write things down –
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Have some questions
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Say thank you
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Forget to ask your
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Be embarrassed to ask
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Be too hard on yourself,
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Making a positive first impression
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Avoiding awkward silences
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Breaking into groups
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Ending a conversation
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Set your goals – what do you need out of the
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Do your research
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Prepare questions
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Be ready in case they should ask more about
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Be ready to follow up in the resolution writing
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Improve your skill set
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A chance to speak about something that
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In the future - meet employers
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Vital to your professional success and fully
transferable!
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Dive into the world of networking to increase awareness, identify networking opportunities, and learn effective techniques. Discover what networking entails, develop your own approach, utilize contacts efficiently, and master networking in action. Explore tips and a 5-step plan for successful networking, and uncover the benefits of enhancing your skills through networking sessions with potential employers.
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Objectives Increase awareness of what networking is Identify where to network Learn techniques to network more effectively
What is networking? Speaking to new people? Making friends? Learning new things? New experiences? Meeting others with shared interests
How do I network: starting out Develop your own approach to networking Process that works for you is best, you have your own reasons for networking. However, there are a few things to remember
Effectively using your contacts Don t Speak too fast Forget to ask your questions Be embarrassed to ask for help Be too hard on yourself, practice makes perfect Do Get your voice out there, don t be afraid to talk first! Write things down essential for MUN! Have some questions prepared Say thank you
Networking in action Making a positive first impression Avoiding awkward silences Breaking into groups Ending a conversation
5 step plan 1. Set your goals what do you need out of the networking session 2. Do your research 3. Prepare questions 4. Be ready in case they should ask more about you 5. Be ready to follow up in the resolution writing
Summary: Benefits Improve your skill set A chance to speak about something that interests you In the future - meet employers Vital to your professional success and fully transferable!
