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All
About Networking for International Students
Anne V.
Scammon
, Managing Director
Eric Schlesinger, Executive-in-Residence
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What do you think?
Evaluate Today’s Program
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program evaluation Have you learned from the program today?I have learned more about myself. I have learned more about connecting with employers.I have learned more about how to be a professional.Comments & IdeasSlide3
What is Networking?
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Networking is . . .
The process of meeting and sharing
of information with individuals and groups of people in your field of interest.
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Learning Outcomes
Identify definition and purpose of “networking”
Consider the challenges of networking Understand five networking strategies
Learn how to expand your network; research and target employers Review the professional pitch and information interviews Understand the “fear factor” Slide6
Myth or Fact?
If you can’t find a job, that proves there are few jobs available.
Most
people know how to search for jobs.
There are several “no cost” services available to job hunters to assist him/her find the “right” job.
Employers
are in the driver’s seat throughout the
entire job search process.
The person who
is hired for the job is always one most qualified for
the
job.
Networking is easy. Most do it easily.Slide7
Networking in the U.S.:
What’s the hardest part of networking
for you?
What
stops you from networking? Slide8
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Purpose of Networking Slide10
What does networking look like? Slide11
Multiple ApproachesSlide12
Build Your Network
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Build Your Network Slide14
Network Strategies
Define networking
Assess yourself, research employer optionsCreate and articulate a planResearch employers
Create contact list and track connections Informational interviews Network at eventsDo’s and don’ts of networking
Using LinkedIn*Manage your fear of networkingSlide15
Networking
Making a connection for the futureMay lead to further contactMay lead to a meetingMay lead to an interview
Not asking for or receiving a job Is an interaction, a connection, a discussion to share ideas, seek suggestions, advice, possible contact, business cards, a review of a resume Slide16
PREPARE
EXPLORE
ACT
ANALYZE
ASSESS
“If you don’t know where you are going, how will you know if you have gotten there; or worse, you may end up somewhere else.”
Plan to Network
Assess
your career strengths
, interest, values, goals
Explore organizations
Analyze/target/match your interests/skills to jobs/organizations
Prepare materials to match employer needs
You must have a plan!!
If
you don’t
know where you
are going, how
will
you know if you have
gotten there
; or worse, you may end up somewhere else
. Slide17
Research Employers
Business
Week Online Company ResearchInformation about
public and private companies.Glassdoor.com100,000 companies, company salaries, reviews, interview questions.
Hoovers OnlineIndustry information (private, public, IPO, subsidiary, non-US cos) sVia GWorkVault Employer/Industry Guides GoinGlobal
/Company information and career/job
search topics for over 25
countries
Journals, professional publications, daily newspaper
O*Net
careerservices.gwu.edu/explore-careers-industriesSlide18
Create a Contact List
People You Know
Personal ContactsFamily, Friends, Parents of Friends, Neighbors, Professional
AcademicOnline: LinkedIn, Twitter, FacebookGW LinkedInContact employers direction Join or attend professional association or trade show events/conferences Slide19
Track Your Network
Industry/Setting
Potential Employer
Name/ Professional Contact
Title/ Professional ContactPosition (Applied to ? )SourceInfo
Intrviw
Ideas, Themes, Trends, Follow up
Think
Tank
Brookings
Frank Marshall
Director of Research
Coord
.
of
Reserch
GW
Alum from Career Advisor Network
Yes
9.14. 13
Sent thank you. 9/15
Suggested I meet
with
Chalupa
.
University
GW
Dr. Leo
Chalupa
VP Research
No
GW Directory ;
Prof X
Requst
Now
Seeking overview to industry,
knowledge U options research Slide20
Informational Interviews
Informational
Interviewing is the process of engaging with individuals who have jobs or are in a field that interests you, or who may have information you seek.
Like all networking, the goal is to build a relationship that supports your career goals. Slide21
Informational InterviewsSlide22
Informational
Interviews*
What do I ask? Three categories of questions…Slide23
Informational Interview Practice
What to do:
Ask for information, career pathWhat not to do: Ask for a job
To Whom:
What You Ask:
Practice talking
to people
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Information Interview
DO dress for
an interview. Be professional.DO schedule 30 minutes and adhere to time limit. DO
write a thank-you letter within two days.DON'T ask for a job. DON’T ask: “Does your organization sponsor H1-B visas?” DON'T talk about yourself unless asked. To learn more, ask more. Slide25
Professional Pitch
The Pitch
May be up to 1-2 minutesSmile, eye contact, handshake (SEH)Brief introduction of yourself
Name, degree, major, grad dateIdentify your career goals, your skillsPrepare to ask/answer questions What Slide26
Pitch and Practice Slide27
Prepare: Practice Answering ??
What are you interested in??What do you want to do?
How can I help you today/What can I do? Why do you think you’d be successful in this industry?
Why did you chose major in _____ ?What do you do well? If you could do anything, what would it be? What are your career goals?Slide28
Networking at Events
Business attire Introduce yourself to others
Be confident, make eye contact, extend hand to shake, introduce yourselfHello, my name is Cathy Career, I don’t think that we have met. Ask
open ended
questions related to event
. .
.
What
is your interest in . . .
?
Request business
card
and request 20 minute meeting
Use LinkedIn or email to stay in contactSlide29
LinkedIn: Start Your Network
©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.Slide30
64%
outside
the U.S.
Who Uses LinkedIn?
225M
+
©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
professionals
2.9M
+
companies
150
+
industries
Executives from
every
Fortune 500
60K
+
college and university
alumni
groups
company
30M
+
students and
recent
gradsSlide31
Professional photo
of
you alone
Headline with area of study and/or career ambitionsKeyword-rich
summary that includes type of positions being sought
Include
internships, volunteer and extracurricular activities
Recommendations
from professors, advisors,
internship colleagues and supervisors
Linked
In
Profile Tips
©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Conduct Profile Reviews with Students!Slide32
Manage Your Fear:
Give it a try!!
Fear of rejection, failure, sounding stupid, looking more stupid, taking someone's time, making a negative impression, being asked
questions, not understanding the other person, asking for help . . . Slide33
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program evaluation Have you learned from the program today?I have learned more about myself. I have learned more about connecting with employers.I have learned more about how to be a professional.Comments & IdeasSlide34
Center for Career Services
1:1 Career Coaches
International Student Alumni Networking Night
Career Success Plan Resource Room, 11am -2pmCareer Option SheetsInternships
Online ResourcesInterview StreamVault, GWork
Career Fairs
Industry Weeks
Networking Events
Workshops
International Students
Skill Building Workshops
Employer Connections
Employer Site Visits
On Campus Recruiting Slide35
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Colonial Crossroads, Marvin Center 505
Careerservices.gwu.edu
gwcareercenter@gwu.edu
202.994.6495
Questions?
Connect & engage with the GW Center for Career
Services