Networking Basics
What is networking?
Building professional relationships to share information, or connecting computers together to share
What does it mean to be an active listener?
Paying attention, showing you're listening, and responding appropriately.
Which company is known for coffee shops around the world?
Starbucks
What professional platform can students use to connect with employers and professionals?
Linkedin.
You walk into a networking event and don't know anyone.What's the first thing you could do?
Introduce yourself to someone or join an ongoing conversation
Name one benefit of networking.
Gaining access to unadvertised job opportunities through professional connections.
What is one example of positive body language?
Eye contact, smiling, nodding, or having an open posture.
Pretend you just met a representative from Amazon, Starbucks, Netflix, Spotify, or Gymshark. Act out how you would introduce yourself and ask them about career opportunities.
Team gets an extra 100 points if they ask a creative question about the company.
After meeting a professional at an event, what is one good way to follow up?
Send a professional message thanking them for their time and connecting with them.
You're talking to someone from Cracker Barrel, but you don't know much about the company. What could you ask?
What do you enjoy the most about working for Cracker Barrel?
What is an elevator pitch?
A brief, 30- to 60-second speech that quickly explains who you are, what you do, or what your business offers.
Why should you think before sending a professional text or email?
To make sure your message is clear, respectful, and appropriate.
Which company is known for its online marketplace and cloud computing services?
Amazon
You meet someone from Netflix at a career event. What's one appropriate question you could ask them?
What skills do you look for in students interested in working at Netflix?
You're at a networking event and you're nervous because you don't know anyone. A representative from Peloton, Cracker Barrel, Unilever, or Costco is nearby. Act out how you would start the conversation.
Keep the conversation going by asking 2 follow up questions.
Name three places where you can network at college.
Career fairs, student organizations, internships, conferences, professors, campus events, etc.
Act out a conversation where you demonstrate active listening while someone tells you about their career.
Must demonstrate eye contact, appropriate responses, and asking follow up question.
Which company owns a portfolio of consumer brands and operates globally in areas such as personal care, food, and home care?
Unilever
You're interested in working for Gymshark.What could you do before talking to a representative?
Research the company, its products, values, and available career opportunities.
Someone from a company gives you their contact information. What should you do afterwards?
Follow up, thank them, and connect professionally.
You just walked into a career fair and see a professional standing by themselves. Act out how you would approach them and introduce yourself.
Must include your name, what you study/ do, and your career interests or goals.
Someone keeps interrupting you during a conversation. How could you professionally handle the situation?
Politely acknowledge them and ask to finish your thought before hearing their response.
Which company is known for connected fitness equipment and workout classes?
Peloton
You just met someone from PayPal at a networking event. Act out how you would end the conversation and ask to stay connected.
Must include thanking them, expressing interest, and asking them to connect.
You're speaking with a representative from Peloton, Amazon,or Starbucks. You only have one minute left. What's the best way to end the conversation?
Thank them for their time, express your interest, and ask if it's okay to stay connected.