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Networking with GSM Alumni Effectively
GSM Alumni StatsGlobal | Industry & Job Function Diversity | Powerhouse in CA
Call Me, Maybe: The Art of Networking Follow-up Types of Networking | Follow-up Timelines & Templates
CrowdSourceYourself:Leveraging LinkedIn | Personal Websites | Informational Interviews
A rapidly growing community of rock stars.
Call Me, MaybeThe Art of Networking Follow Up
Types of Networking
New Alumni Contacts
Nurturing Existing Contacts
Leveraging Relationships For Intros
Scenario 1: New Contact
Meet an alumnus at a GSM mixer, a local or company networking event or job fair
Follow Up Template
Follow Up Timeline
W/in 3 monthsComplete info interview if haven’t already
Update on goalsAsk for introduction
*Intro*
2-3 daysEmail w/5 W’s
LinkedIn Request
4-6 weeksRequest Info Interview
Invite to Coffee
Scenario 2: Existing Contact
Classmate
Faculty/Staff
Alumni
Friends
&
Family
Fellow
Volunteer
Community
Member
Scenario 2: eReach Out
During conversationRemind them of your path
Offer to return the favor
Social MediaLinkedIn / Facebook
Always update/polish profile before using this tool
Always as a private message
Inquire about them & company first
Scenario 3: Leveraging relationships for intros
Have your contact(s) …
…facilitate introduction to target contact(s)
Sample Intro: Scenario 3
Questions / Contact
Kristy Peterson
Director of Alumni Relations & Network Strategy
Alumni Directory https://alumni.gsm.ucdavis.edu/
Alumni Events:www.gsm.ucdavis.edu/alumni