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The Power of Timing
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All about the what if…
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Put yourself in situations to meet who you want to
meet and learn what you want to learn
Leverage your network to find people who can assist
you with connections to people who will impact
your life
Have your elevator pitch ready
Utilize your network to find the resources you need
Networking Tips
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Networking Lessons
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Making Connections
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Put yourself in situations to meet who you want to meet and learn what you
want to learn
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Connections Through Organizations
Local Networking Groups i.e. AWIS, WEST, HBA, AAPS, AACR
State Organizations i.e. Biotech/Medical Device Focused, i.e. MassBio, NYBA,
MassDevice
National Organizations Biotechnology Industry Association (Bio)
Industry Associations i.e. Drug Information Association (DIA), American Association
of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Sector Specific i.e. Oncology focused, Medical Device focused, Drug
Metabolism Focused, etc
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Women Based:
Association for Women in Science: http://www.awis.org/
Healthcare Business Woman’s Association: http://www.hbanet.org/
Women in Science and Technology (WEST): http://www.westorg.org/
Sector/Area Focused:
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society: http://www.himss.org/
Systems and Synthetic Biology Groups, i.e. Boston’s chapter: http://www.bassbiology.org/
Drug Metabolism Discussion Groups, i.e. New England’s Chapter: www.NEDMDG.org
Networking Groups Include
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Incubators/Incubator Spaces
MassChallenge: http://www.masschallenge.org
Tech Stars: http://www.techstars.org/
Dog Patch Labs: http://dogpatchlabs.com/
North Shore Technology Council – www.nstc.org
Cambridge Innovation Center: www.cictr.com
Connections with Smaller Companies
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Entrepreneurially Focused Networking Groups:
The Capital Network: http://www.thecapitalnetwork.org
TIE: http://www.tie.org
Startup leadership Program: http://www.startupleadership.com/
NYC Tech Connect: www.nyctechconnect.com/
Technology Transfer Office Events, Xconomy Forum Events
Life Science Meetups
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News/PR Sources Fierce Biotech
Xconomy
BioSpace
Bioworld
Google Reader
Networking through News Sources
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Allows you to follow companies or people
Provides daily or weekly news feeds
Provides insight into companies that may be hiring
Great resource for background information if interviewing with company
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International Consulates for Networking
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> 40 International Consulates in Boston
Tremendous Networking Opportunities
Utilize Language and Cultural Skills
Many with active Life Sciences Engagement
Swiss, French, and UK most active
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Additional Networking Opportunities
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Law Firms
Finance Firms
Consulting Firms
Realty Firms
Etc
Making connections happens in many ways
Be creative – your career will benefit from this.
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Networking
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Leverage your network to find people who can assist you with connections to
people who will impact your life
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Lab mates
Former colleagues
Friends
Mentors
Organizations that you are a part of
Individuals you meet at events
Biotech professionals who speak at events
LinkedIn connections
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Connections Through People
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Levels of Networking
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in 1 year, 52 new contacts in 5 years, 260 new contacts in 10 years, 520 new contacts
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A Point to Consider
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If you have coffee once a week with someone new, you will have
Plus new connections from all of their connections
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Elevator Pitches
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Sample General Elevator Pitch
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Hello (Ellen). I am a (post doc) at (Boston University) studying (neuroscience – specifically Alzheimer’s formation). I will be finishing up in (6 months) and looking for a (research role) in a (smaller biotech) in the (Boston area). What is your background?
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Three Levels of Elevator Pitches
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The overview pitch – networking events, cocktail hours, people who don’t know much about your area
The deeper dive – meant for someone who knows a little about your area
The really deep dive – meant for someone who knows your specific area
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Utilizing your Network
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Utilize your network to find the resources you need
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Search your contacts to see who knows people, jobs, or companies that you are interested in
Ask them for an intro or referral
or
Ask them for insights on the person, job or company
Linkedin Connections
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Advanced Search Feature - LinkedIn
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Tips for Networking
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Develop Your Elevator Pitch
Arrive Early
Have Business Cards
Opening Lines
Two Sided Networks
Coffee, Food, Drinks…
Bring a Friend
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Working the Room
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Name Tags What do you do at _________ company ?
You work at _______ company – I just read about them in __________
How long have you been at ______ company?
Panel events What brought you to this event?
Have you heard the speaker talk before?
Is there anyone you are looking to meet at the event?
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Opening Lines
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Business Cards
LinkedIn Mention where you met the person
Customize LinkedIn connection email
Keeping track of people (SalesForce, excel)
Keeping in Touch
Finding Reasons to Follow up (i.e. news feeds, press releases, etc)
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Follow Up
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Online Presence
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>30% of jobs are filled using LinkedIn
This is not just for filling jobs…
Networking event follow-up
Informational Interviews
Keeping in touch
Searching for types of roles / companies to gain insight
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Using LinkedIn
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Build out Your Profile
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Details from your resume to build out your experiences
Interest groups, affiliations
Details about leadership activities, AWIS, HBA, WEST, post doctoral association, etc.
Details about research
Techniques, publications, conference presentations, etc
Picture
Building Your LinkedIn Profile
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Timing is powerful Chance favors the prepared mind Relationships are built over time Elevator pitches do happen Be open to meeting people and follow up to build
relationships Have something to “offer” the person you are
networking with – relationships are two-sided Relevant contacts can come from friends, business
relationships, classmates, networking contacts, …
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Lessons Learned
You never know when a conversation or meeting may foster future opportunities…