COMM 202tutorial 6: networking

where are we at?

Week 9 Week 13Week 10 Week 12

• tutorial: event networking/ informational interview

• resume and cover letter due(Nov 1st 2PM)

• networking event (Nov 3rd 6-8PM)

• lecture: interview prep

• tutorial:interview questions

• interview stream due before class

Week 11

• lecture: informational interview

• networking reflection due(Nov 8th 11:59PM)

• lecture: when you’ve got the job!

• interviews

• informational interview

Feedback

• Wins

• “I feel comfortable in this classroom environment”

• Engaging instructor

• Music

• Activities

• “Stop looking so fresh”

Feedback

• Better time management

– More detailed

– Try to stick to agenda

• Feedback/Office hours clarification

• Don’t call on me, less activities, course structure, music, meeting new people, etc.

agenda

• informational interview

• networking at events

• action items

informational interview

where does networking happen?

• chance meetings (i.e. sitting

beside someone on an airplane)

• facilitated events (company info

sessions, networking events)

• as a result of a direct request

(informational interviews)

why?

• get your foot in the door (faster)

• gain insight about a company, industry, or career path

• practice your interview and networking skills

• find a potential mentor

• show them who you are beyond your resume and cover letter

informational interview assignment

• contact details (name, company, title, phone, email)

• list of questions asked

• major insights gained – what did you learn during your informational

interview? **This is the most important part, should be 40% of final

paper**

• did you request/receive any information regarding additional

connections?

• follow up action – What will you do to maintain this connection?

*Screen shot of thank you email required

• what are your next steps having conducted this information

interview?

informational interview assignment

• due Friday December 2nd (note that this is during the final exam

period)

• minimum of one page

• in-person and not current UBC student/staff/faculty or family member

• look at potential questions on the Course Blog

how to land an informational interview

1. find 4 or 5 potential contacts – WHERE?!

2. research them (Google, LinkedIn) and reach out to contacts you

have in common

3. decide what you want to talk to them about and brainstorm

questions and points of commonality

4. send out your invites! don’t be offended if they don’t immediately

reply

informational interview timeline

Week 9 Week 13Week 10 Week 12

• Determine potential informational interview candidates

• Compose and send first round email

• Have interview date/time confirmed

• Brainstorm questions for interview

Week 11

• Compose and send second round email

• informational interview assignment due (Dec. 2nd 11:59PM)

networking

networking event

SAVE THE DATE!

Thursday, November 3rd from 6:00pm-8:00pm @ CPA Hall

• alumni, senior students, and local professionals convening for an evening of

networking with this semester’s COMM 202 students

• excellent opportunity to practice and refine your networking skills and learn more

about how to make the most of your time at Sauder!

networking reflection

1. your goals in attending the event

• what is your purpose in going? define SMART goals beforehand

2. how did you prepare for the event (research potential delegates)

• what was it about these people that motivated you wanting to talk to them?

3. conversation summaries (3+ conversations)

4. reflection of the lessons learned

5. action steps to build relationship

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1. your goals in attending the event

• what is your purpose in going? define SMART goals beforehand

2. how did you prepare for the event (research potential delegates)

• what was it about these people that motivated you wanting to talk to them?

3. 3+ conversation summaries

4. reflection of the lessons learned

5. action steps to build relationship

networking reflection assignment

• due Tuesday November 8th

• minimum of one page

• submit to Turnitin by 11:59PM

researching contacts

• check out the delegate info on the course blog

• skim the LinkedIn profiles of delegates you’d like to speak to

o note any interesting topics

o hone in on similar experiences or shared groups

o think about questions to ask

• during the event, be interested without being creepy!

dress to impress, dress for success

Research

the event

dress code if

you aren’t

sure what it

means!

networking mechanics

Web to web Eye color

Name tag on right Smile

Comfy Shoes

assessing the

room

the approach

avoiding the awkward…

• don’t interrupt – when joining a

networking circle, wait for a lull in the

conversation

• never have food and a drink, you need a free hand to shake!

• go with a wingman, but not a Siamese

twin

introduce yourself

just simply say hi!

• Hi, my name’s Braden. • Hi Braden, it’s nice to meet you. My name’s JOHN CENA.

show you’re interested in talking to them

• Hi John it’s great to meet you as well. I was actually hoping to chat with

you this evening as I noticed on your LinkedIn profile that you…and I

would love to hear more about your experience.

start the conversation. ask a question / have them talk about themselves /

stay positive

• Do you have any advice for students…looking to make the most of their

time at Sauder? …looking for a career in your field?

continuing the conversation

• be careful not to monopolize peoples’ time

• listen for facts, feelings, free information and implied statements

• introduce others, tying them into the conversation

• identify commonalities

• ask open ended questions

the graceful exit

• spend 5 to 10 minutes with one person; wait for a lull

• excuse yourself kindly and assertively:o “It was nice to meet you”

o “I’m glad you were here today. It’s been great chatting with you.

Thanks so much.”

o “I don’t want to monopolize all your time today. Thank you for taking

time to speak with me and I hope you enjoy the rest of the event.”

• shake hands and exchange cards or ask to connect (if the

conversation was meaningful)

follow up

• after great conversations, send a personalized email or LinkedIn request (or maybe an informational interview request? )

Hi John,

It was so great to get the chance to speak with you at last night’s networking event. I was really inspired by what you said about “building your personal brand”, and I am looking forward to putting your advice into practice.

I would love to continue our conversation about your experience at KPMG. I understand that you are very busy, but it would be great to meet for about 20 minutes. Would you be available to meet on Monday or Tuesday next week? Coffee is on me!

Thank you,

Braden Fong

the 202 networking event

202 networking event pet peeves

• asking questions and not listening to the answer

• asking rapid-fire questions so no one else can speak

• when a person’s outfit is distractingly unprofessional

• when students only talk about their option choices or

career path!

o try connecting over a common interest beyond

work and school

202 networking event pro tips

• eat dinner beforehand

• do some research on the delegates, but don’t get consumed in

stalking every LinkedIn profile

• dress classy and comfortably

• have a few interesting questions / topics to chat about ready to

go. how do you want to be remembered?

• when all else fails, find a 202 TA and we’ll help you join a circle

• head to an area that is less packed

• manage your energy – take a breather if you need it

action items• Resume and Cover Letter due November 1st, 2016

o once submitted to Turnitin (by 1:59pm)

o secondly to COOL (this is how you will receive an interview for the Employment Interview assignment) (by midnight,

same day…but just do it right away so you don’t forget!)

• networking event on November 3rd, 2016

o from 6-8PM in CPA Hall

o networking reflection due Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 on Turnitin!

• next week is tutorial