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HR CONFERENCE25 Mar 2010

Department of Administrative Sciences

Qaid-e-Azam UniversityIslamabad


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Networking is relationship building

An acquaintance is someone who you inform that you are

moving,

A friend is some that will actually help you move,

A true friend is someone who will help you move a body

Networking involves building mutually beneficial relationships

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Networking is

Building relationships,

Establishing trust

Gathering information A two-way street

Second nature once you do it

Only effective if used, and used properly

A learned behavior

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Networking in its truest form is not

Just for finding a job

A short-term fix to an employment challenge

Connecting only with people in your field Job-begging

Asking an unreasonable favor

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The value of networking involves more than just connectingwith people in your field

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Remember that lots of people, who arent

half as capable, qualified, talented and nice

as you, are advancing simply because they

connect with others and make themselves

visible why network?

Networking
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Networking basics (GREET CHAP):

GREET

Gratitude

Gratitude Saying thank you is another form of saying I value ourrelationship

RespectRespect Confidentiality must be kept if required

Etiquette Expectations

Yours and theirs are equally important

Tact

Wisdom is knowing when to persist and when to let go

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Networking basics (GREET CHAP):

CHAP

Courtesy

A rude person will often be remembered more for what they did,than who they are

HumorHave you ever had a friend that you did not share a laugh with?

AttitudeA willingness to learn will open more doors than a closed mind

PersistenceNo matter how many contacts you make, everyone may not be

able to help you

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Networking basics are Start process with people youre comfortable talking to

Engage in conversation, not a sales pitch

(Ask for advice, and intelligent questions)

When it comes to employment, communicate what youre

looking for, so that the contact can determine how they could

best help you

Listening it can be more important than anything you could

say

No matter how many contacts you make, it means nothing

unless you follow up, no excuses e-mail is a great way.

Who you know is just as important as what you know.

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Why network?Networking creates exposure and the opportunity to build

relationships

To be in the know

Increase who know you, rather than who you know

As part of the job search happy accidents are the rule

rather than the exception

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Why an employer would want to network Helps create a pool of qualified candidates before an

opening occurs Explore a hidden job market Lowers recruitment costs Reduces the time needed to find capable replacements Can make college recruiting more effective Gain industry knowledge, stay ahead of industry trends Gain competitor knowledge, job seekers can be a great

source for competitor info

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When you are in need of advice, help

Anytime, any age, any occasion, the earlier you start thebetter, can lead to mentworking

Most effective if done prior to a job search:Build a network when you dont need it, so that it isthere when you need.

Networking when


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Anyone with a history of helping Anyone who is willing to introduce you to people Multiple people in the same organizations (strength in

numbers) Recent graduates/new hires Anyone with a common interest

Networking with whom
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Looking for connections to help your job search? Networkingopportunities can be found in a variety of places. You never

know which tip, connection or venue might lead to your next

career opportunity

Colleagues in you chosen profession Career fairs and job expos

Professional associations

Faculty, advisors and classmates at your College/University

Alumni network at your University

College/Alumni Career Centers Private and public placement agencies

Professional trade journals and newsletters

Job postings at local organizations and companies

Friends and their family members and friends of friends



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What to find out about someone you network with

Dont just get names and details

Find out:

Do they have a history of helping others? How did they get to their current position?

What are there interests?

What makes them tick?

Small talk is important



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You can make more friends in two months by becoming

really interested in other people, than you can in two years

by trying to get other people interested in you

--- Dale Carnegie

Networking Listening


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Networking will always lead to SUCCESS, how !

See your goal

Understand the obstacles

Clear your mind of doubt Create a positive mental picture

Embrace the challenge

Stay on track Show the world you can do it

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Deception can ruin your networking opportunities,

credibility, and trust tact and courtesy can create

opportunities, so remember to must avoid the following:

Telling lie (and getting caught at it), pictures tell stories

Saying negative things / backbiting about your former

job / company or your current / previous boss

Posting information about your company, boss or

colleagues

Racist / sexist / political comments Revealing too many information

Networking Avoids
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