‘Networking and Career Preparation’...Texas HIMA is a component state of AHIMA Student...
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‘Networking and Career Preparation’ Texas HIMA Student Academy Speaker: Beatrice Avila, MEd, RHIA, CCSP, CCMA 1
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‘Networking andCareer Preparation’
Texas HIMA
Student Academy
Speaker: Beatrice Avila, MEd, RHIA, CCSP, CCMA
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Define Networking
Identify when to begin networking
List networking suggestions
Describe how to begin networking
Identify career preparation resources
Objectives
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“Are you plugged in” – Social Media ; Linkedin
Networking “Motto”
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The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Networking as “the exchange of information or services among individuals,
groups or institutions: the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business
Networking is developing professional contacts.
Key Fact: The vast majority of hires are from person to person networking.
Networking Defined
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What happens when you hear “Networking”?
What is your first thought?
I don’t know where to start
Networking versus being pushy
It’s scary
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Networking Nervousness
Networking can begin at anytime, the sooner the better.
Educational institution (college, technical school, university, etc.)
Volunteering
Freelancing, working part-time
When to begin Networking?
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Enhancing your experience What attributes are you engaging in?
Growing Relationships
Who did you meet today? Any local area association.
Building your Resume What exceptional items do you have listed?
Member of the ???
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Preparing for the workforce
Healthcare professionals are represented by a national association. For example:
AHIMA
Texas HIMA
Local Area HIMA
Other state HIMA’s
Other city HIMA’s
Other associations
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Professional Associations
AHIMA was founded in 1928, has helped improve health record quality by taking a leadership role in effective management of health data and information and delivering quality healthcare to the public.
Serves 52 affiliated component state associations
More than 103,000 health information professionals
Student yearly membership (anytime); $49.00 fee (04/19)
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AHIMA www.ahima.org
Texas HIMA is a component state of AHIMA
Student scholarships, networking, volunteering
To join Texas HIMA, You must be a member of AHIMA and designate your state association.
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Texas HIMAwww.txhima.org
How to build your experience?
Volunteering
Shadowing
Internships/Externships/Practicum
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1. Experience
How to enhance your professional relationships? Join professional associations Attend job fairs, be a speaker, virtual job fairs
Network, Network, Network with Colleagues Instructors Friends Mentors
“70 to 80 percent of jobs obtained by networking”
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2. Relationships
How your resume is the key to succeeding?
Previous Experience
Direct experience versus indirect experience
How you differ from other applicants?
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3. Resume
How to Win Friends and Influence People written by Dale Carnegie
Below are a few suggestions
1. Smile
2. Ask a Question
3. Listen
4. Business cards
5. Say the person’s name
How to begin Networking
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The first impression of a person is a visual one.
Brain cells spark up when we smile.
People are drawn to someone who is smiling than someone who is frowning.
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Step 1. Smile
Ask a question, when meeting someone?
This is how you build your credibility.
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Step 2. Did you ask a Question
In networking, individuals love to talk about their accomplishments.
If you are shy, then listening is for you. You can have a conversation with someone just by listening.
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Step 3. Listen to Others
Having your own personal business cards leaves a positive impression.
This is how people will remember you.
Print your own cards.
Order from an office supply store.
Order them online with little to no cost.
Step 4. Business Cards
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When meeting someone, immediately say their name.
People respond positively when their name is verbally mentioned other than, hey you.
Value each acquaintance you meet.
Utilize the face-to-face networking.
Step 5. Importance of a “Name”
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Jimmy Fallon made it to “The Tonight Show” through Exceptional Networking
He put an intense focus on developing relationships with people who could advance is career.
Exceptional Networking
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Give back to your profession: Volunteer
Volunteer at a healthcare facility Join your local association Run for a board position Be a speaker
http://www.ahima.org http://www.ahima.org/careers/careerprep http://www.texashima.org http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking http://www.dalecarnegie.com http://www.jobnewssanantonio.com http://www.businessinsider.com/jimmy-fallon-networking-key-to-success-2014-11 www.google.com
Beatrice Avila, MEd, RHIA, CCSP, CCMAContact email: [email protected]
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