Networking
A practice of building and maintaining relationships through information exchange for an intended purpose.
What is Networking
According to Angela Duckworth ____ is passion and perseverance for long-term goals.
What is Grit
The general desire or willingness of someone to do something is called
What is motivation
Skills and abilities that are relevant and helpful across different areas of life: socially, professionally and at school
What are transferable skills
True or False: If there is one communication skill you should aim to master, it is speaking
False
Listening is key to all effective communication
This style of networking is considered to be formal and intentional for the purposes of advancing in your career or other career related aspirations. It may involve, current or former co-workers, members of particular organizations and associations, fellow students, alumni or school staff
What is Professional Networking
Four words combine to formulate the acronym for GRIT. The I stands for
WHAT IS INSTINCT?
A type of motivation in which an individual is being motivated by internal desire
What is intrinsic
A group of people working together to achieve a common goal
What is team work
Refers to the sounds that enter your ears; it is a physical process that, provided you do not have any hearing problems, happens automatically.
What is hearing
This style of networking is considered to be informal; may be unintentional. This may involve friends, community members, neighbors, faith community members etc.
What is Social Networking
The type of self control that allows a person to align today's behavior with tomorrow's goals
What is intrapersonal
A type of motivation where people are driven to acquire positions and earn titles for themselves
What is achievement based motivation
The ability that allows workers to focus on different projects without getting disoriented or lost, thereby increasing productivity and efficiency in the workplace. This includes but is not limited to keeping your work area neat and orderly
What is organization
Name one way a person can demonstrate they are listening
Maintain eye contact with the speaker.
Do not interrupt the speaker.
Control body language.
Look for nonverbal cues such as facial expressions and posture to get the full gist of what the speaker is saying.
This website allows you to access the O*NET career interest profiler to screen for your potential career pathway interests
What is mynextmove.org
The ability to not only bounce back from failure but to deal with adversity and turn it into fuel for increasing one's effort in the next attempt
What is resilience
A verbal statement that reinforces a positive mindset
What is a mantra
Involves prioritizing your workload, organizing information, not procrastinating and being a self-starter
What is time management
The ability to accurately receive and interpret messages in the communication process
Listening
True or False, Networking is only important for gaining employment
What is False.
Networking helps build connections for resources, opportunities, and support. (grants/ scholarships, internships, awards and events)
Persistence toward a goal in spite of difficulty or discomfort
What is Tenacity
Name one thing that can kill motivation
No Goals
Weak Desire
Lack of Instant results
Lack of Support
Lack of Belief in Self
Low Energy
Distractions
Boredom
Negative people
Negative news
Lack of Action
Not Having a Clear Plan
Having too many goals
Fear of Failure
Feeling Overwhelmed
Doing Something You Hate
Comparing Yourself to Others
Having Too Much Time
Lack of Information
Setbacks
Fear of Criticism
True or false: While your education and experience may make you eligible to apply for a job, to be successful in the role you will need to exhibit a mix of skills
True
Employers are often looking for skills that go beyond qualifications and experience.
Studies have shown that attentive listening has what affect on the body
What is lowers blood pressure