Networking
Basics
Basics
This is the main goal of networking
What is building professional relationships
This photo type is best for your profile picture
What is a professional headshot
Name one group of people on campus who can be a part of your network
What are faculty, staff, alumni, peers
You should do this after meeting with someone (ideally within the first 24 hrs)
What is send a thank you message
This is a common reason employers use LinkedIn
What is recruiting talent
A person who can give you advice or open doors
What is a mentor?
This section should list your school, major, expected graduation date, and academic honors
What is the education section
Other than LinkedIn, identify a place where an athlete can discover new professional contacts
What are career fairs, industry events, alumni events, networking events, club events
This is better than only reaching out when you need something
What is maintaining ongoing contact with
You can leverage your basketball experience by showcasing your...
What is transferrable skills
This is a good reason to network before you need a job
What is to build relationships early and establish a genuine connection
This section should tell your story. Can include your goals and how being a student-athlete has impacted you.
What is the About section
Before messaging someone, you should first
What is do your research on them. Focus on any commonalities or anything that you would like to learn about/from them
This is a smart habit for staying in touch with contacts
What is create a contact list or spreadsheet
What is teamwork, time management, resiliency, hardworking, etc.
This is how you should leave a conversation with a new contact
What is exchange contact information and follow up
This is a smart habit that helps keep your profile current
What is updating your profile each semester (regularly)
This is why personalized messages work better than generic ones
What is they show you did your research and/or your genuine interest in connecting
This is a way to keep relationships alive on LinkedIn
What is engage with posts respectfully
This is a MUST when preparing for an interview
This is one thing networking should not be
What is transactional / Only asking for favors
This is a good way to increase visibility on LinkedIn without posting your own content everyday
What is following companies, hashtags, and groups
Doing this will increase your chances of getting contacts to respond
What is leveraging warm referrals
When reconnecting with a contact you can
What is inform them how you've used their advice, share updates, articles, etc.
The purpose of connecting career prep and networking
What is opening doors to opportunities