cut your job search time leveraging a hi-touch approach in a hi-tech valley
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CUT YOUR SEARCH TIME CUT YOUR SEARCH TIME LEVERAGE A HI-TOUCH APPROACH IN A HI-TECH VALLEYLEVERAGE A HI-TOUCH APPROACH IN A HI-TECH VALLEY
CAM Presentation March 5, 2011CAM Presentation March 5, 2011Ellen Shulman & Lisa StotlarEllen Shulman & Lisa Stotlar
HEART OF HEART OF NETWORKINGNETWORKING
Ellen Shulman & Lisa Stotlar
EMOTIONAL WAVESEMOTIONAL WAVES
Series of emotionsSeries of emotions Knee jerk reactionKnee jerk reaction Contacts won’t referContacts won’t refer Hiring Managers won’t hireHiring Managers won’t hire
AngerAnxiety
Sadness
Fear
ShockEmbarrassment
DepressionHatred
Denial
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STRATEGIESSTRATEGIES Take time to understandTake time to understand Learn from it and growLearn from it and grow Business decisionBusiness decision Acknowledge bad things happenAcknowledge bad things happen Don’t let it distract you away from your goalsDon’t let it distract you away from your goals Leverage new time availableLeverage new time available HealthHealth StructureStructure
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10 SECOND 10 SECOND TEMPERATURE READTEMPERATURE READ
I am looking for a job because …I am looking for a job because … How did you feel saying it?How did you feel saying it? How do you think you come across? How do you think you come across?
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KNOW YOUR VALUEKNOW YOUR VALUE
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APPLY YOUR UNIQUE APPLY YOUR UNIQUE VALUE IN TODAY’S VALUE IN TODAY’S
MARKETPLACE?MARKETPLACE?
Identify relevant roleIdentify relevant role Large enough demand?Large enough demand? What separates you from the competition? What separates you from the competition?
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COMMUNICATE YOUR COMMUNICATE YOUR PERSONAL BRANDPERSONAL BRAND
ConsistencyConsistency Appearance Appearance Communication Style / Verbal and NonverbalCommunication Style / Verbal and Nonverbal Marketing Materials e.g. Resume, Business Marketing Materials e.g. Resume, Business
Card, Cover Letter, References, Online Card, Cover Letter, References, Online Profiles, PitchProfiles, Pitch
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PLANNED PLANNED HAPPENSTANCEHAPPENSTANCE
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WHAT IS WHAT IS NETWORKING?NETWORKING?
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WHAT IS WHAT IS NETWORKING?NETWORKING?
Networking is a communication process - Networking is a communication process - exchanging information and receiving exchanging information and receiving advice and referrals.advice and referrals.
Networking is not a one-time task, but a Networking is not a one-time task, but a constant technique, an ongoing process. constant technique, an ongoing process.
Networking is establishing connections that Networking is establishing connections that are mutually satisfying, helpful and are mutually satisfying, helpful and uplifting. uplifting.
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WHERE DID IT COME WHERE DID IT COME FROM?FROM?
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QUALITY HI-TOUCH QUALITY HI-TOUCH APPROACHAPPROACH
NETWORKING NETWORKING CONVERSATIONSCONVERSATIONS
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RESEARCH VS RESEARCH VS NETWORKINGNETWORKING
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RESEARCH RESEARCH INTERVIEWSINTERVIEWS
UnfocusedUnfocused Learn / Explore Learn / Explore PeersPeers Easier to getEasier to get Leverage them to get networking interviewsLeverage them to get networking interviews
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NETWORKING NETWORKING INTERVIEWSINTERVIEWS
100% Clear and Focused100% Clear and Focused Learn / Explore Learn / Explore Hiring ManagersHiring Managers
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NEXT STEPSNEXT STEPS
Complete the networking assessmentComplete the networking assessment Focus on areas of needFocus on areas of need Access resources in the communityAccess resources in the community Attend our free networking workshop Attend our free networking workshop
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HAPPY NETWORKING!HAPPY NETWORKING!
Ellen Shulman Ellen Shulman [email protected]
Lisa Stotlar Lisa Stotlar [email protected]