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Comm202 - Tutorial 7 Info Interview & Networking (SarahBrennan)
- 1. Info Interview & Networking Sarah Brennan Wednesday 3:30pm[T06] – Thursday 9:30am [T12]TUTORIAL 7 COMM 202
- 2. AGENDA! Course Timeline Skills MatrixDebrief Action Items Informational Interview Networking
- 3. TIMELINE! • Lecture: Info Interview • Post Networking Reflection dueNov. 8th @ 11:59pm Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 • Cover letter & Resume Nov.1 • Networking Event in CPA Hall 6-8pm • Lecture: Interview Prep • Tutorial: Interview Questions • Interview Stream due Nov. 25th @ 11:59pm • Lecture: Got the job • Employer Interviews (Nov. 28th – Dec. 1st) • Info interview due Dec. 2nd @ 11:59pm
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- 6. WHERE DOES NETWORKINGHAPPEN!
- 7. WHERE DOES NETWORKINGHAPPEN! Chance meetings Facilitated events Direct requests
- 8. WHY NETWORK?! Get yourfoot in the door Practice networking skills (aka meeting people) Showcase yourself beyond your Resume & Cover Letter Find a potential mentor Gain insights about a company, or industry Any other suggestions?
- 9. 1. Contact details(name, company, title, phone, email) 2. List of questions asked 3. Major insights gained – what did you learn during your informational interview? **This is the most important part, should be 40% of final paper** 4. Did you request/receive any information regarding additional connections? 5. Follow up action – What will you do to maintain this connection? *Screen shot of thank you email required 6. What are your next steps having conducted this information interview? INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT!
- 10. INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT! Requirements: In-Person & NOTa current UBC student/staff/faculty or Family Member Due Friday, December 2nd (during final exam time) Refer to course blog for FAQ Minimum 2 pages
- 11. 1. Find 4-5contacts 2. Research & Reach-Out 3. Construct the Conversation 4. Send Out your Carrier Pigeon HOW TO LAND AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW!
- 12. HOW TO LANDAN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW! Week 9 Week 13Week 10 Week 12 • Determine potential informational interview candidates • Compose and send first round email • Have interview date/time confirmed • Brainstor m questions for interview Week 11 • Compose and send second round email • informational interview assignment due (Dec 2nd 11:59PM)
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- 15. COMM 202 NETWORKINGEVENT! Save the date! THUSDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD FROM 6-8PM @ 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!
- 16. 1. Your goalsin attending the event • what is your purpose in going? define SMART goals beforehand 2. How did you prepare for the event (research potential delegates) • what was it about these people that motivated you wanting to talk to them? 3. Conversation summaries (3+ conversations) and what you learned in these conversations 4. Reflection of the lessons learned 5. Action steps to build relationship with new contact NETWORKING REFLECTION!
- 17. NETWORKING REFLECTION ASSIGNMENT! Requirements: Submit toTurnItIn by 11:59pm Due Tuesday November 8th @ 11:59pm Refer to course blog for FAQ Minimum 1 pages
- 18. 1. Check outthe delegate info on the course blog 2. Skim the LinkedIn profiles of delegates you’d like to speak to § note any interesting topics § hone in on similar experiences or shared groups § think about questions to ask 3. During the event, be interested without being creepy! RESEARCHING CONTACTS!
- 19. NETWORKING MECHANICS! Web toweb Eye color Name tag on right Smile J Comfy Shoes
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- 22. THE APPROACH…! Avoiding theawkward… • 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
- 23. INTRODUCE YOURSELF…! Just simplysay hi! • Hi, my name’s Sarah. • Hi Sarah, it’s nice to meet you. My name’s Jacob. Show you’re interested in talking to them • Hi Jacob it’s great to meet you as well. 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 • OR use body language to show your interest Start the conversation – Ask a question, have them talk about themselves, bring up current events, 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?
- 24. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION! Becareful to monopolize peoples time Identify commonalities Listen for facts, feelings, & key information Ask open ended questions & follow up questions Introduce others & update them on the conversation “You have 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason…”
- 25. GRACEFUL EXITS! Ask toconnect after the event Spend 5-15 minutes with one person Leave with a handshake Excuse yourself “It was nice to meet you. This has been a great chat, thank you”
- 26. Hi Jacob, It wasso 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 KPMG. 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, Sarah Brennan FOLLOW UP! Keep the convo going! Send a personalized email or Linkedin request (maybe asking for an information interview)
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- 28. • Asking questionsand 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 NETWORKING EVENT PET PEEVES!
- 29. • Eat dinnerbeforehand • Do some research on the delegates, but don’t get consumed in stalking every LinkedIn profile • Have a few interesting questions / topics to chat about ready to go. How do you want to be remembered? • Dress classy and comfortably • 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 NETWORKING EVENT PRO TIPS!
- 30. ACTION ITEMS! 1. NetworkingEvent on Nov. 3 @ 6-8pm 2. Networking Reflection due Nov. 8 @ 11:59pm 3. Lecture Next Week