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Transcript of Feldman Debra Job Whiz Slideshare June 2012 Network Purposefully
How to Network Purposefully™ and Develop the Connections for Lifetime
Career Insurance
Debra FeldmanJobWhiz, Executive Talent Agent
June 28, 2012
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JobWhiz Penetrates the Hidden Job Market, Positions Clients as First Choice, Removes Barriers
to Accelerate Career Success & Establishes Lifetime Career Insurance
• Identifies key network connections needed• Removes roadblocks to smooth landing• Develops and strengthens networking
relationship skills• Maximizes traditional methods and leverages
social networking platforms• Initiates client introductions to hiring decision
makers & arranges one-on-one meetings
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Debra Feldman• One-of-a-kind Executive Talent Agent: the JobWhiz• Accelerates offers: develops efficient, effective go-to market
strategy and removes barriers to create career roadmap• Personally executes daily campaign tasks for clients• ~99% success : arranges 1-on-1’s with hiring authorities• Unearths hidden jobs with a bonus: career insurance• Forbes “Matchmaker : Part Sleuth, Part Networker” • Trusted expert: Ivy business schools, premier professional
associations, industry colleagues, Google me• Established 2000: former health care management
consultant- corporate strategy and systems re-engineering• Columbia University graduate, B.S. and M.P.H.
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Traditional Job Searching TechniquesDon’t Work Today
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So many jobs seemed to be filled without ever being advertised ...So many jobs seemed to be filled without ever being advertised...How can I tap into this "hidden" job market? Julie Anderson. Thursday, June 14, 2012 ...www.frederickworks.com/.../so-many-jobs-seemed-to-be-fille...
How to Find Hidden JobsI Just Got Hired for a Role that Never Existed By Nimish Thakkar, Career Coach and Professional Resume Writer The Hidden Job Market refers to over 75%www.biospace.com/News/how-to-find.../Source=CareerTips
Are Jobs Hiding from Candidates?
hidden job market - PeoplePower : PeoplePowerThe Hidden Job Market Plus The Hidden Labor Market Is People Power! ... necessary to obtain employment Penetrate the hidden job market Make yourself a [...] ...peoplepowerllc.com/tag/hidden-job-market/
Not finding your dream job? Check the hidden job market ...Only 5 percent of jobs open make their way into the classifieds or other advertising. The vast majority of jobs are unadvertised, or hidden, and this " hidden jo.www.examiner.com/.../not-finding-your-dream-job-check-the...
The Difference Between Those Who've Found Jobs And Those Who ...The Elusive Hidden Job Market: 12 ways to find a hidden job – Page 2 What's The Hidden ... The hidden job market are jobs that aren't advertised on job boards.www.recareered.com/.../the-difference-between-those-whove-f...Linkedin: A way into the Hidden Job Market | Get A Job Tips - DiggWe all have heard about the hidden job market where 80% of the job openings are offered instead of being advertised in newspapers or other print media as ...digg.com/.../linkedin_a_way_into_the_hidden_job_market_ge...
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The Perfect Storm
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Relationships Are Career Insurance
There is no job security. Your skills are portable.
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Today, Direct Connections Are the Best Source of New Job Leads
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R.I.P. Traditional Job Searching >Attract & Connect Continuously
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Network Purposefully = Create and Nurture
Mutually Beneficial RelationshipsMeaningful Dialogues Unearth New Opportunities
in the Hidden Job Market
• Unadvertised openings
• Pending changes• Opportunistic
organizational restructurings
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Network PurposefullyStay Top of Mind
It’s not just what you know or who you know, but who with hiring authority knows you, remembers you and
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Network Purposefully
Connect BeforeYou Need the Right Contacts
to Find Your Next Position
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Network PurposefullyAdvantages & Benefits
• Attract hiring authorities & their trusted advisors• Develop meaningful business relationships• Increase your reputation/visibility/market value• Command attention from those looking for your
skills, background, expertise, talent • Be on the inside track among the first to be aware of
desirable new challenges• Compete more effectively in today’s job market• Be recommended/invited for new opportunities
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Correctly Defined Positioning and Go-to-Market Strategy Essential
• Define your potential value contribution - your unique expertise, be remarkable, memorable, distinguish yourself from the competition
• Focus: actively, continuously promote to those who can appreciate you. Be visible, available & accessible to decision makers in person/virtually.
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Diagnose and Eliminate Roadblocks(or Mitigate Their Negative Effects)
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Distinguish yourself. Increase your value. Don’t be a commodity.
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Target Your ConnectionsWho Can You Help?
Who Needs You?Who’ll Appreciate You?
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Network Purposefully
• Lifetime career insurance : relationships not just job search networking
• Be generous – seek out and volunteer to help• “Show me, don’t tell” me philosophy• Publish, promote and present• Don’t just attend, be an organizer• Invite & Share: info, referrals, recommendations• Always follow through on your word• Follow – up: polite, persistent pings!
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Network Purposefully is Not a One Shot DealLifetime Strategy NOT Job Search: Meaningful Mutual Relationships
• Identify your specs <->not just who you know• Who needs to know you? Decision makers
and/or connections to them• Establish intro with benefits to other party• Explore current needs & future opportunities• Share recommendations & referral ideas• Keep them on your radar and stay in touch: make “polite, persistent pings” your m.o.
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Network Purposefully Sample Targets
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• Hiring decision makers|employees at target companies|their confidants
• Industry thought leaders and authors• Academics, experts & prominent figures• Networking sources and referral hubs• Colleagues, advisors, consultants,
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Networking Purposefully
Reputation 3.0 : Your Online Persona
Your Work IS Your Resume
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Network Purposefully
Establish and maintain positive online and direct presence. Continually demonstrate remarkable expertise, promote trustworthiness, cultivate new contacts, attract & engage connections.
►GET ON INSIDE TRACK►BE RECRUITED►PROMOTE YOURSELF
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• Platforms: LI, FB, Twitter, Blog, Website, YouTube• Target contacts: industry leaders, company
insiders, business partners, etc.• Observe first then interact 1-on-1/group• Share and attract connections: promote
expertise, volunteer information, offer help• Be searchable/accessible • Be visible/available• Move offline to deepen connections
Network Purposefully Online Develop Positive Social Media Presence
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Your Network is “Career Insurance”All Relationships, Virtual and Direct
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JobWhiz’s Network PurposefullyRecommended Online Strategy Implementation
• Claim your name and set up complete profiles• Locate target contacts, focus messaging to attract attention• Join selected groups*, demo knowledge then request introductions• Twitter: follow contacts (start conversation, DM, RT)• Get inside info: Like Facebook company pages, LI companies• Acquire/demonstrate knowledge: read and comment on blogs
Twitter, Facebook, G+, LinkedIn updates and group posts• Engage and interact: link to contacts in your content• Answer questions/write reviews to show expertise
* Google and G+, Yahoo, Quora, LinkedIn, Facebook, Answers ,industry-specific forums, etc
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Purposely Networking Overcomes Real-life Obstacles and Penetrates Barriers
• Eliminates gatekeepers - direct contact with decision makers
• Promotes knowledge & increases credibility• Represents good relationship management• Can be enjoyable as well as productive• Accesses information and assistance,
provides resources to others• Makes you accessible and on the radar
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Debra FeldmanJobWhiz, Executive Talent Agent
Phone: 203-637-3500 E-mail: [email protected]: www.jobwhiz.com Twitter: @Debra_FeldmanFacebook: Like Facebook.com/JobWhizLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/debrafeldman
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Offers for Your Attendance Today
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• Copy of Network Purposefully FAQs • Best three questions awarded complimentary
phone consultation to increase personal networking effectiveness
• Advance Copy - Network Purposefully™: Creating Career Insurance for Lifetime of Job Security (Summer 2013)
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