building relationships to build your career

September 12, 2015

Building Relationships

To Build Your Career

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Hi, I’m Donna.

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OUR COMPETENCIES

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Mission-Focused

Relationship Oriented

Collaborator

Results Driven

Brand Steward

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RELATIONSHIPS

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What is a relationship?

Types of relationships:

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THE VALUE OF RELATIONSHIPS

TO YOUR CAREER

• Learn about new opportunities (jobs, volunteer)

• Gain insight about other career paths

• Knowledge/Skills

• Ideas and Inspiration

• Mentorship

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TRUST

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noun. Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability,

or strength of someone or something.

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SHARE A RELATIONSHIP STORY

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Think about a relationship in your life and answer the following questions:(2 mins)

What makes it successful? Why do you trust them?

What have you done to maintain this relationship?

How has it influenced your goals or interests?

Share your relationship story with one other person at your table.(2 mins each)

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BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

DRAW IN

• Don’t be afraid to start a conversation

• Try to find a common ground with others

• Listen to understand

REACH OUT

• Ask questions/ask for advice

• Strategically Connect

KEEP IN TOUCH

• Build trust

• Give it time

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“Why are those relationships so

important? Simple.

We each have our own distinct

talents, qualities and expertise. By

bonding with others, we combine our

unique capabilities with all of theirs. We help each other. The whole becomes

far greater than the sum of its parts.

Everyone benefits.”

- Steve Tobak

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CONTACT ME

Do you have any questions about this

presentation or your possible future at United

Way? Feel free to contact me!

Donna Platon

Manager, Talent Engagement

Donna.platon@uww.unitedway.org

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Thank you

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