T6 - LinkedIn and Networking
Transcript of T6 - LinkedIn and Networking
ta feedback
• dedicating more time to each student in office hours
• being a little bit more organized :(
• more examples
• feedback/grades on weekly assignments
• linking lessons to my experiences
• going over rubrics of assignments i.e. assignment requirements
• using memes
• closing the folder at the end of class
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• asking questions
• peer review
• coming on time
• making multiple course outlines
• weekly emails
• clear “Beautiful” slides
• being approachable
• giving examples
• music
• posting slides
• coming to class
• missing class (?)• rushing some tutorials• being so humble• assigning so much work
results
linkedin• tailored to your “personal brand”
• social and conversational
• more flexible and creative
• freedom to expand upon stories/experiences
written doc’s• formal
• company-specific
• very direct ask and intention
attention-grabbing headline
complete experiences
professional headshot
connections, contact info, customized url
interesting summary that showcases
personality
professional headshots
• reasonably close up (shoulders up)
• professional background
• smiling and looks like you
headline
• This is your hook!
• Short & sweet (max. 120 characters)
• About what you do and/or who you are• What’s your identity?
professional experience
• include all roles (in reverse chronological order)
• use accomplishment statements
• show examples of your work if you have them (videos, presentations, reports, etc)
• be concise!
summary
• showcase personality and brand
• make it conversational
• leverage your hook – grab their attention!
• background = skills and accomplishments
• short, easy-to-read sentences
summary – what to write about?
• education
• personal work style
• character traits
• awesome facts about yourself or accomplishments
• additional portfolio links or platforms
• invite a call to action
create your community
companies
influencers
groups
Follow companies you want to stay up to date with and/or apply for
Follow your idols! You will be aligning your identity with their brand
Follow industries or groups that align with your interest areas
reaching out on linkedin
• click “connect” on their profile page • (not on ”people you may know” page)
• Select them as your “friend”
• Write a personalized message
connecting on linkedin
1. Send request AFTER meeting them in person
2. Personalize your contact request (see examples)
3. Be brief and memorable
too generic
too casual
professional
tips and tricks
turn off notifications when making small changes
don’t mark a connection as “I don’t know”
you don’t need premium, do a secret search instead!
networking reflection
Your paper needs to include:
• Your goals in attending the event • What is your purpose in going? What do you want to know about Sauder? • Define SMART goals beforehand – How will you define the success of your evening?
• How did you prepare for the event (research potential delegates)• What was it about these people that motivated you wanting to talk to them?
• A brief summary of who you spoke with and what you learned in the conversations
• A reflection on the lessons you have learned about the networking process
• Next steps you will take to continue building a relationship with your new contact (if you plan to)
researching contacts
1. Check out the delegate info on the course blog
2. Skim the LinkedIn profiles of delegates you’d like to speak to• note any interesting topics• hone in on similar experiences or shared groups• think about questions to ask
3. During the event, be interested without being creepy!
I had a chance to look at your LinkedIn profile, and I was
really interested to learn about….
conversation starters
talk about food
compliment them
smile
“Lurking around the food station is a really good trick. People will ask you what things are, and you can offer advice on what’s tasty.”
“People love talking about themselves and people love compliments. Be genuine though!”
“Just stand on your own and soak in the environment and smile at people. You will be a beacon of light for the other people who don’t know who to talk to.”
open the circle “You might be getting bored with the first 2 people so make sure you make room for other people to join the circle party!”
http://www.bampowlife.com/blog/2015/7/14/10-‐networking-‐hacks-‐for-‐the-‐terrified-‐socialite?rq=networking
ending a conversation
Be polite & gracious
Thank them for their time
Leave with a handshake
Ask to connect after the event
resume/cl submission
• you will submit your documents TWICEo once to Turnitin.com for marking (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!)
• full instructions on how to submit to COOL are on the course blog under assignments / resume and cover letter