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Networking - Make Your Contacts Count (1 hour)
Studies continue to show that networking is the most effective job search strategy. Learn step-by-step how to implement this strategy. Tap into how to build relationships and connect with people who can help you explore career options, and lead you to the type of job or internship you are seeking. Conquer your fear and take your networking skills to the next level today.
Note: Below you will see a networking 3 part series. This session, Networking - Make Your Contacts Count, is a hybrid of the 3 sessions listed in the series, taking a little bit from each one.
Studies continue to show that networking is the most effective job search strategy. Learn step-by-step how to implement this strategy. Tap into how to build relationships and connect with people who can help you explore career options, and lead you to the type of job or internship you are seeking. Conquer your fear and take your networking skills to the next level today.
Note: Below you will see a networking 3 part series. This session, Networking - Make Your Contacts Count, is a hybrid of the 3 sessions listed in the series, taking a little bit from each one.
Introduction to American Networking (1 hour)
If you are new to the U.S. and navigating the job search process, this introductory online workshop will be just right to help you understand the basics of networking. We will walk through what networking is and how it can be beneficial to building your career. Topics will include:
· What are the different kinds of networking?
· What is meant by a “networking event”?
· Where can I go to network (both virtual and in-person)
· What do I say about myself and what do I ask others?
If you are new to the U.S. and navigating the job search process, this introductory online workshop will be just right to help you understand the basics of networking. We will walk through what networking is and how it can be beneficial to building your career. Topics will include:
· What are the different kinds of networking?
· What is meant by a “networking event”?
· Where can I go to network (both virtual and in-person)
· What do I say about myself and what do I ask others?
Ace Your Interview (1 hour)
Interview skills can make or break your chance of receiving an offer. This webinar will focus on the dynamics of conducting a winning interview. Learn how to effectively prepare and research for an interview, and how to handle difficult questions. Strategies for in-person, phone and video interviews will be covered.
Interview skills can make or break your chance of receiving an offer. This webinar will focus on the dynamics of conducting a winning interview. Learn how to effectively prepare and research for an interview, and how to handle difficult questions. Strategies for in-person, phone and video interviews will be covered.
Advanced Interview Strategies & Practice (1 hour)
Take your interviewing skills to the next level. Practice is the best way to raise your confidence and ace your next interview. In this workshop, we’ll go over strategies for answering questions whether you are targeting an internship or after graduation job. We’ll discuss and practice answering intro questions, such as “Tell me about Yourself” as well as dive into more challenging behavioral questions. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Whether you are experienced or brand new to interviewing, we expect everyone will take home a stronger sense of confidence in handling these important moments in your career.
Take your interviewing skills to the next level. Practice is the best way to raise your confidence and ace your next interview. In this workshop, we’ll go over strategies for answering questions whether you are targeting an internship or after graduation job. We’ll discuss and practice answering intro questions, such as “Tell me about Yourself” as well as dive into more challenging behavioral questions. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Whether you are experienced or brand new to interviewing, we expect everyone will take home a stronger sense of confidence in handling these important moments in your career.
Salary Negotiation Strategies for the Job Search (1 hour)
Learn the skills to negotiate your salary and benefits during the job search process. Explore how to research and to articulate your value to prospective employers. Salary negotiation is a business discussion. Strategize how to place yourself in a power position so you do not leave money on the table. Beyond salary, we will talk about negotiating benefits and other criteria that is important to you ranging from remote work to job title changes to paid time off.
Learn the skills to negotiate your salary and benefits during the job search process. Explore how to research and to articulate your value to prospective employers. Salary negotiation is a business discussion. Strategize how to place yourself in a power position so you do not leave money on the table. Beyond salary, we will talk about negotiating benefits and other criteria that is important to you ranging from remote work to job title changes to paid time off.
Leveraging Linkedin + AI for Career Building, Networking & Job Search (1.5 hours)
Linkedin is an incredibly important tool for building and maintaining your professional network. Given the changes that have happened in the world these last few years, Linkedin is now an even more critical tool as a replacement for some of our in-person networking. During this interactive webinar you will be guided step-by-step through the process of enhancing your profile and networking for job leads. We'll tap into using generative AI, as we discuss changing your headline, adding skills, enhancing your “About” summary, and adding links to show examples of your work. Additional topics will include: ways to reach out to alumni and other professionals, asking for networking meetings (often called informational interviews) and how to benefit from joining groups. With Linkedin making constant changes to its interface, you'll also have the chance to ask questions. Join us so you can take full advantage of Linkedin, grow your professional connections, and open up to new opportunities.
Linkedin is an incredibly important tool for building and maintaining your professional network. Given the changes that have happened in the world these last few years, Linkedin is now an even more critical tool as a replacement for some of our in-person networking. During this interactive webinar you will be guided step-by-step through the process of enhancing your profile and networking for job leads. We'll tap into using generative AI, as we discuss changing your headline, adding skills, enhancing your “About” summary, and adding links to show examples of your work. Additional topics will include: ways to reach out to alumni and other professionals, asking for networking meetings (often called informational interviews) and how to benefit from joining groups. With Linkedin making constant changes to its interface, you'll also have the chance to ask questions. Join us so you can take full advantage of Linkedin, grow your professional connections, and open up to new opportunities.
Leveraging LinkedIn 2-Part Series:
Part 1: Targeted Profile Development (1.25 hours)
You’re on Linkedin, you have a profile—including an “About” summary—and now you're ready to take it to the next
level! Join us for this advanced session where you will be guided through the process of building a stronger, more robust, and more targeted profile. Tapping into generative AI, you will learn how to update and enhance your existing About section, add more skills and personality, plus add links, documents and posts into the Featured section to show samples of your work. Our topics will also include making career transitions to a new industry and dealing with gaps in employment.
Part 1: Targeted Profile Development (1.25 hours)
You’re on Linkedin, you have a profile—including an “About” summary—and now you're ready to take it to the next
level! Join us for this advanced session where you will be guided through the process of building a stronger, more robust, and more targeted profile. Tapping into generative AI, you will learn how to update and enhance your existing About section, add more skills and personality, plus add links, documents and posts into the Featured section to show samples of your work. Our topics will also include making career transitions to a new industry and dealing with gaps in employment.
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“[This] LinkedIn session was Amazing. It gave me some new ideas about living my best life...I am inspired."
~Senior Level Sales Specialist |
Part 2: Linkedin for Networking & Job Search (1-1.5 hours)
Linkedin has become an incredibly important tool for building and maintaining your professional network. With what is happening in our world at the moment, Linkedin is now an even more critical tool as a replacement for some of our in-person networking. Join this hands-on, highly interactive webinar where we will discuss ways to reach out to colleagues, fellow alumni and industry professionals, ask for networking meetings (informational interviews), and grow your reputation by contributing on your home page, via micro blogs and in groups. We'll also talk about how generative AI can lend a hand in making your networking easier. Join us so you can take full advantage of Linkedin, grow your connections, and open up to new opportunities.
Linkedin has become an incredibly important tool for building and maintaining your professional network. With what is happening in our world at the moment, Linkedin is now an even more critical tool as a replacement for some of our in-person networking. Join this hands-on, highly interactive webinar where we will discuss ways to reach out to colleagues, fellow alumni and industry professionals, ask for networking meetings (informational interviews), and grow your reputation by contributing on your home page, via micro blogs and in groups. We'll also talk about how generative AI can lend a hand in making your networking easier. Join us so you can take full advantage of Linkedin, grow your connections, and open up to new opportunities.
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"I loved this [Linkedin] webinar! Things that stood out to me: gentle, intentional, mindful tone; great interactivity with breakout rooms; using Annotate function and live responses both to chat and live questions; and tons of real life examples.”
~Maria Fafard, Executive Coach, Facilitator & Speaker |
Building Career Connections 3-Part Series:
Part 1: Networking Tips for Job Search (1-1.5 hours)
What’s so important about networking or building career connections? People land jobs through people. It is estimated
that when it comes to job search, 70% or so of people landed a position through their network. In this webinar we’ll
explore what that means to you and give you practical tips that you can use now to continue to strengthen and build your career connections.
We’ll help you to answer these questions:
Part 2: Informational Interviews (1-1.5 hours)
When it comes to building your career and landing a new position, you’ve probably heard how important it is to network. Informational interviewing helps to build connections, gain information, and uncover new career possibilities. In this workshop we’ll explore:
Part 3: Networking in Action (1.5 hours)
This hybrid session (meaning networking event + workshop) is designed to give you opportunities for real networking in a structured environment. The only prerequisite is that you have prepared an introduction / pitch ahead of time, and that you are open to receiving feedback about your pitch from others. Whether you are actively looking for a job, or being proactive about developing your network, this fun and dynamic session will help you grow your connections and develop your networking expertise. Consider these Networking Tips before attending.
Part 1: Networking Tips for Job Search (1-1.5 hours)
What’s so important about networking or building career connections? People land jobs through people. It is estimated
that when it comes to job search, 70% or so of people landed a position through their network. In this webinar we’ll
explore what that means to you and give you practical tips that you can use now to continue to strengthen and build your career connections.
We’ll help you to answer these questions:
- What kinds of networking should I be doing?
- What’s an informational interview, and how can I make the most of them?
- Do I need a pitch or elevator speech? How do I share "my story"?
- Is networking on social media beneficial for someone in my particular field?
Part 2: Informational Interviews (1-1.5 hours)
When it comes to building your career and landing a new position, you’ve probably heard how important it is to network. Informational interviewing helps to build connections, gain information, and uncover new career possibilities. In this workshop we’ll explore:
- How to find people to talk with
- What to write when making “the ask”
- Research to do before the meeting
- What to share about yourself
- Questions to ask
- Follow up and maintaining your existing network
- And internal networking, for those who want to grow their careers at a current employer
Part 3: Networking in Action (1.5 hours)
This hybrid session (meaning networking event + workshop) is designed to give you opportunities for real networking in a structured environment. The only prerequisite is that you have prepared an introduction / pitch ahead of time, and that you are open to receiving feedback about your pitch from others. Whether you are actively looking for a job, or being proactive about developing your network, this fun and dynamic session will help you grow your connections and develop your networking expertise. Consider these Networking Tips before attending.
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