Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop

Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark

Career Confidence Online & IRL:A Networking WorkshopPresented by Emily Miethner, Founder, CEO

👋


About


Events all Year Round


Companies We Help You Meet


FindSpark Premium Membership


First off think about…


+ Preferences+ Being real + How nice people are


Let’s face it: Most people will ignore you.


Get in the door before you open it


Meet strangers


Acknowledge Heros


No expectations


Internships with no applications


Networking takes time


Everything you do keeps you in touch


Reach out online before and after


Send specific messages


Use More @ Mentions


If you want it, follow up


Openers that work

What brought you here? I love your (something they are wearing).What did you think of the talk?What (food/drink) are you getting? (While standing in line)Hi, I just wanted to say hi! Are you in line?So are you a ____________? (creative, Hofstra alumni, tea enthusiast, whatever the event theme is)


Closers that work

Let me introduce you to someone I met. I'm going to grab another (drink/food).I need to use the bathroom.I'm going to say hi to a friend.I don't want to take up all your time.Well I'd love to stay in touch.I'm going to go mingle, but it was great chatting.


Your website matters a lot


It’s all about the MOO cards, too


What other action can I take?

👍 Set a monthly reminder to reach out to one hero

👍 Research LinkedIn profiles of people you aspire to be like

👍 Network in and outside of your goal industry and field

👍 Make it so people CAN see that you viewed their profile!

👍 Download Rapportive and Streak for Gmail

🏁


Sample Goals

👍 Post an article a day on LinkedIn

👍 Attend one event a month

👍 Add 20 new connections

👍 Max out your LinkedIn skills (get to 50)

🏆


Q&ASet a goalCome to Events


50% off everything!findspark.com/events


Find & Follow Your Passion:A Full-Day Career ConferenceSat. Oct. 25th in NYC conf.findspark.com


[email protected]

Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop

Career

Transcript of Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop