Networking/ Netiquette 101

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Networking/ Netiquette 101

• Lara Herter
• Insight Marketing Communications
• Pier 1 Imports

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Key Topics

• What is Networking?
• What can a career network do for you?
• Get startedget involved!
• Keep in touchwork your network!

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Key Topics Continued

• Give backnetworking is a two way street!
• Top 10 Networking Tips
• Learn the Art of Netiquette

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What is Networking?
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Definition

• Noun Verb
• A group of people who exchange information,
  contacts, and experiences for professional or
  social purposes.(Oxford Dictionary)

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What can a career network do for you?
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Heres What!

• Find a new job
• Develop Your Current Career
• Explore New Career Options
• Broaden Your Professional Horizons
• OR Just Make New Friends

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Get Involved!
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When To Start Networking

• NOW!
• Build it before you need it!
• Find an organization
• Find a mentor

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Where to Network
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Local Organizations

• American Advertising Federation
• www.aafpanamacity.org
• Bay County Chamber
• www.panamacity.org
• Bay Education Foundation
• www.bayeducationfoundation.org
• Emerald Coast Womens Association
• www.ecbw.net

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Local Organizations Continued

• Junior Service League
• www.jslpanamacity.org
• Panama City Beach Chamber
• www.pcbeach.org
• Panama City Beach Rotary
• www.pcbrotary.org
• Panama City Music Association
• www.panamacitymusicassoc.org

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Dont Overload!

• Quality Vs. Quantity
• Ineffective
• Waste of Your Time
• Waste of Your Money

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Work your network!
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How?

• Volunteer for a fundraiser
• Volunteer for a board position
• Take ownership!

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Give back!
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Top 10 Networking Tips
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Top 10 Tips

• Be Prepared!
• Be Genuine!
• Arrive Early!
• Listen Carefully!
• Ask Open-Ended Questions!

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Top 10 Tips Continued

• Be a Connector!
• Get Involved!
• Leave Your Troubles Behind!
• Visit Groups the Interest You!
• Follow-Up!

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Learn the Art of Netiquette
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Twitter
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How Can Twitter Help You?

• Keep You Informed
• Help You Network
• Allow You to Establish a Credible Online Presence

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Where do I start?
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Create An Account

• Its Free!
• Its Easy!

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Its Easy!

• Be creative and selective with your bio!
• Use key words that recruiters may search for!
• Be to the point160 characters!

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Find People to Follow

• People You Admire
• Leaders in Your Industry
• Companies You Respect
• Industry Publications/ Organizations

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Other People to Follow

• _at_JobAngels
• Just started February 19th!
• _at_jobshouts
• _at_TwitHire

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Sites to Use

• TweepSearch
• Searches Twitter Profiles
• Currently lists over 350 HR Professionals and
  over 900 Recruiters
• Twellow
• Searches Profiles and Locations

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List Yourself!

• justtweetit
• Search for people in the same industry or with
  the same interests
• Grow your network!

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Participate!

• Add Tweets
• Post links for interesting articles
• Comment on industry related topics
• Get involved in discussions

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Be Aware of Your Tweets

• Be appropriate
• Stay away from controversial topics
• Focus on your career objective, not what you did
  last weekend
• Choose photos carefully
• Google Search yourself

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Additional Social Media Outlets

• Linkedin
• Facebook
• Flickr

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Stay Involved!
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