NETWORKING BASICS
The act of building relationships to help your career.
What is networking?
What is an informational interview?
What is A conversation to learn about someone’s career
THIS PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING PLATFORM IS OFTEN CALLED "FACEBOOK FOR PROFESSIONALS"
WHAT IS LINKEDIN
How long should an elevator pitch be?
WHAT IS 30–60 seconds
The type of network that includes classmates, professors, and alumni.
What is a personal network?
What is the main purpose of LinkedIn?
WHAT IS Professional networking
"HIDDEN JOB MARKET" REFERS TO JOBS FOUND THROUGH THIS RATHER THAN ONLINE POSTINGS
WHAT IS NETWORKING
Where can you meet industry professionals on campus
WHAT IS Career fairs & info sessions
Attending these events on campus can help you meet industry professionals.
What are career fairs?
What type of photo should you use for your LinkedIn profile?
WHAT IS A PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT
THE ACT OF CONTACTING A COMPANY ABOUT A POTENTIAL JOB, EVEN IF ONE IS NOT LISTED
WHAT IS A COLD EMAIL OR COLD OUTREACH
What should you always do after meeting someone professionally?
WHAT IS Follow up
The term for someone who recommends you for a job or internship.
Who is a referral?
What should you always include when sending a connection request?
WHAT IS A PERSONALIZED MESSAGE
A SHORT COMPELLING INTRODUCTION OF YOURSELF USED IN NETWORKING EVENTS
WHAT IS AN ELEVATOR PITCH
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO TO DETERMINE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
The 70/20/10 rule suggests this percentage of jobs are found through networking.
What is 70%?
What does the “Open to Work” feature do?
WHAT IS Tells recruiters you’re job hunting
REACHING OUT TO PEOPLE IN YOUR FIELD TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR CAREERS IS KNOWN AS THIS TYPE INTERVIEW
WHAT IS AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW
YOUR PROFESSIONAL ONLINE SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
WHAT IS A LINKEDIN ACCOUNT