Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Career Confidence Online & IRL:A Networking WorkshopPresented by Emily Miethner, Founder, CEO
๐
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
About
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Events all Year Round
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Companies We Help You Meet
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
FindSpark Premium Membership
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
First off think aboutโฆ
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
+ Preferences+ Being real + How nice people are
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Letโs face it: Most people will ignore you.
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Get in the door before you open it
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Meet strangers
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Acknowledge Heros
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
No expectations
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Internships with no applications
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Networking takes time
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Everything you do keeps you in touch
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Reach out online before and after
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Send specific messages
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Use More @ Mentions
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
If you want it, follow up
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Openers that work
What brought you here? I love your (something they are wearing).What did you think of the talk?What (food/drink) are you getting? (While standing in line)Hi, I just wanted to say hi! Are you in line?So are you a ____________? (creative, Hofstra alumni, tea enthusiast, whatever the event theme is)
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Closers that work
Let me introduce you to someone I met. I'm going to grab another (drink/food).I need to use the bathroom.I'm going to say hi to a friend.I don't want to take up all your time.Well I'd love to stay in touch.I'm going to go mingle, but it was great chatting.
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Your website matters a lot
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Itโs all about the MOO cards, too
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
What other action can I take?
๐ Set a monthly reminder to reach out to one hero
๐ Research LinkedIn profiles of people you aspire to be like
๐ Network in and outside of your goal industry and field
๐ Make it so people CAN see that you viewed their profile!
๐ Download Rapportive and Streak for Gmail
๐
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Sample Goals
๐ Post an article a day on LinkedIn
๐ Attend one event a month
๐ Add 20 new connections
๐ Max out your LinkedIn skills (get to 50)
๐
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Q&ASet a goalCome to Events
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
50% off everything!findspark.com/events
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark
Find & Follow Your Passion:A Full-Day Career ConferenceSat. Oct. 25th in NYC conf.findspark.com
Career Confidence Online & IRL: A Networking Workshop // @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark