lifelessonsnovember2010

NETWORKING DO’S AND DON’TS!

CYNTHIA SECHCSSECH@AOL.COM

404.915.7408PREVIOUS LIFE LESSONS ATTENDEE!

Career Transition

Do’s and Don’ts

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All found on the Google Group or email cssech@aol.com and I’ll be happy to send!

Do’s and Don’ts

DO connect on LinkedIn with previous Life Lessons attendees.

DO download your address book and connect on LinkedIn with everyone you know!

DO research previous companies and schools and connect with former employees/friends.

DO get as many recommendations as possible!

DO craft a well-rehearsed elevator speech that identifies your dream job!

Do’s and Don’ts

DON’T expect someone to assist in your job search.

DON’T contact someone on LinkedIn and make no personal reference regarding opportunity, position, or mutual contact.

DON’T blindly request a phone conversation or meeting without a clear objective.

DON’T spend more than 3-4 hours a week filling out on-line job applications.

SOME REAL LIFE EXAMPLES!

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AND GOD REALLY

DOES HAVE A

SENSE OF HUMOR!

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DO remember you can never go wrong with the humble approach!

DO know that people are willing to help, but they don’t want to feel that you’re aggressively pushing them to help.

DO follow up when you say you will. Your credibility is magnified with people you don’t know.

DO thank people who have helped you along the way.

DO remember you are also in a position to help someone else.

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DON’T not do what you say you will do.

DON’T assume just because someone works at your target company, or knows someone at your target company, that they are in a position to help.

DON’T be shy about asking for help.

DON’T expect people you don’t know to “carry the ball to a touchdown” for you.

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Life is a journey. This is a time in your life to grow, learn, help, develop, and strengthen your relationship with God. Use your time wisely and make sure when you look back, it was time well spent.

Value and appreciate it for what it is. It’s a season of change, and when you get a job, you’ll want to look back and realize all the wonderful things that you gained from being in career transition.

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Questions?