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Making Networking Meaningful

Objectives

Describe barriers and how to overcome them

Retain information about contacts you will meet

today

Learn tips and tricks to make networking more

effective

Have fun and meet some great officers!

Why Network?

Find a job

Find a mentor

Link to resources

Solve problems

IEEE: Employment and Career Services Committee

Ice Breaker

BINGO!

Why is it So Hard?

Memory

It’s work!

Self esteem/confidence

Preparation

Tips and Tricks

Prepare

Open your ears and close your mouth

Make associations for memory

Keep it positive

Exercise!

IF YOU BUILD IT…THEY WILL COME

How Can I Make Networking More Meaningful?

Practice, practice, practice!

Stay organized

Be a good contact

Follow up

Using Social Media

LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Pinterest, Email

Not just for Gen Y or younger

Use the special interest groups at each of the sites to maximize (e.g. schools, associations, etc.)

Don’t expect immediate replies or a reply at all

Goal of social networking: offline meetings

Nice to Meet You!