COMM 202Tutorial 6: Networking

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Course Timeline

Resume + Cover Letter due next week!

Week 8 Week 12Week 9 Week 11

• Tutorial: event networking/ informational interview

• Resume and cover letter due(Nov. 1st 2PM)

• Networking event (Nov. 3rd 6-8PM)

• Lecture: Preparing for an interview

• Tutorial:Interview questions

• Interview Stream due (Friday Nov. 25th 11:59PM)

Week 10

• Lecture: Informational interview

• Post-networking reflection due (Monday Nov. 14th 11:59PM)

• Tutorial: LinkedIn and Networking

• LinkedIn profile due!

YourFeedback for me

START • Making assignments more clear

• Explaining the logic behind ideas I teach

• Show more examples

• Feedback on weekly assignments

• More suggestions about how to get higher grades

on assignments

• Having slides available for download

• Accepting assignments after the 5min deadline J

• More office hours (?)

• Giving a resume guideline (?)

STop • Giving so many assignments!!!

• Looking so good

• Requiring no laptops

• Asking open questions

continue • Quick email responses + weekly emails

• Keeping the atmosphere active

• Playing music (tell me what you want to hear!)

• Funny pictures and GIFs on slides and emails

• Showing timelines of what is due

• Making awesome powerpoints

• Being awesome (Thank you)

• Being approachable and friendly

• Having a humorous way of teaching

Moving on . . .

Where does networking happen?

Chance Meetings.

FacilitatedEvents.

Via DirectRequest.

Why we network• Get your foot in the door (faster)

• Gain insight about a company, industry, or career path

• Practice your interview and networking skills

• Find a potential mentor

• Show them who you are beyond your resume and cover letter

How do you feel about

The COMM 202Networking event

Your very own networking eventSAVE THE DATE!

Thursday, November 3rd from 6:00pm-8:00pm @ CPA Hall

• Alumni, senior students, and local professionals convening for an evening of networking with this semester’s COMM 202 students

• Excellent opportunity to practice and refine your networking skills and learn more about how to make the most of your time at Sauder!

The POST-networking reflection • Your goals in attending the event (what was your purpose in going, define SMART goals

beforehand)

• How you researched the contacts before the event?

• What was it about these people that motivated you wanting to talk to them?

• A brief summary of who you spoke with and what you learned in the conversations

• A reflection on the lessons you have learned about the networking process

• Next steps you will take to continue building a relationship with your new contact (if you plan to)

• Due Tuesday Nov. 8th @ 11:59PM on TurnItIn

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Researching Delegates • Check out the delegate info on the course blog

• Skim the LinkedIn profiles of delegates you’d like to speak to

o Note any interesting topics

o Hone in on similar experiences or shared groups

o Think about questions to ask

Find this on the blog

How should I dress?

For people who identify as women:

Top• Blouse• Collared

Shirt• DressyTank

withCardigan

Dress code

Bottoms• Dresspants• Khakipants• Darkdenim• Skirts

Shoes• Flats• Heels

Dressiswhatyou’remostcomfortablein!

For people who identify as men:

Top• Collared

shirt• Jacketif

youlike• Tieifyou

like

Dress code

Bottoms• Dresspants• Khakipants• Darkdenim

Shoes• Dressshoes• Loafers

Dressiswhatyou’remostcomfortablein!

Look goodFeel good**And Dress business casual.

This is how you will succeedWeb to web Eye color

Name tag on right Smile J

Comfy Shoes

Assessing the room• Look for singles or doubles!

• You want to be memorable - the less people in your circle the easier that becomes!

The Approach• Avoiding the awkward…

• Don’t interrupt – when joining a networking circle, wait for a lull in the conversation

• Never have food and a drink, you need a free hand to shake!

• Go with a wingman, but not a siamese twin

Keep it simpleJust simply say hi!• Hi, my name’s Ali.

• Hi Ali, it’s nice to meet you. My name’s Sam.

Show you’re interested in talking to them• It’s great to meet you as well, Sam. I was actually hoping to chat with

you this evening as I noticed on your LinkedIn profile that you…and I would love to hear more about your experience.

Start the conversation. Ask a question / have them talk about themselves / stay positive• Do you have any advice for students…looking to make the most of their

time at sauder? …Looking for a career in your field?

Continuing the conversation

LISTEN• Be careful not to monopolize peoples’ time

• Listen for facts, feelings, free information and implied statements

• Introduce others, tying them into the conversation

• Identify commonalities

• Ask open ended questions

Exiting the right way• Spend 5 to 10 minutes with one person; wait for a lull

• Excuse yourself kindly and assertively:o “It was nice to meet you”o “I’m glad you were here today. It’s been great chatting with you. Thanks

so much.”o “I don’t want to monopolize all your time today. Thank you for taking time

to speak with me and I hope you enjoy the rest of the event.”

• Shake hands and exchange cards or ask to connect (if the conversation was meaningful)

Don’t forget to follow up• After great conversations, send a personalized email or LinkedIn

request (or maybe an informational interview request? J )

Hi Sam,

It was so great to get the chance to speak with you at last night’s networking event. I was really inspired by what you said about “building your personal brand”, and I am looking forward to putting your advice into practice.

I would love to continue our conversation about your experience at McKinsey. I understand that you are very busy, but it would be great to meet for about 20 minutes. Would you be available to meet on Monday or Tuesday next week? Coffee is on me!

Thank you,

Ali Jatoi

What it’ll look like

The Common Pet Peeves• Asking questions and not listening to the answer

• Asking rapid-fire questions so no one else can speak

• When a person’s outfit is distractingly unprofessional

• When students only talk about their option choices or

career path!

o Try connecting over a common interest beyond

work and school

The Pro Tips• Eat dinner beforehand

• Do some research on the delegates, but don’t get

consumed in stalking every linkedin profile

• Dress classy and comfortably

• Have a few interesting questions / topics to chat about

ready to go. How do you want to be remembered?

• When all else fails, find a 202 ta and we’ll help you join a

circle

• Head to an area that is less packed

• Manage your energy – take a breather if you need it

So. How do you feel?

Any questions?

This is important

Resume + Cover letter submissionsYou will be submitting your documents TWICE:

1. Once on Turnitin.com for marking – 2 pm Tuesday November 1st

2. Secondly to COOL for the Employment Interview assignment – 11:59 pm

Tuesday November 1st

Just do it at the same time so you don’t forget…

Full instructions on how to submit to COOL are on the course blog under

”Assignments” à “Resume and Cover Letter”

Action items1. Resume & Cover Letter due tUesday

November 1st @ 2PM on TURNITIN

2. Networking event on november 3rd

6-8pm!

3. There are office hours today and Monday!

4. Next week is Tutorial!