The document discusses networking, including its objectives, agenda, definitions, and tips. It explores what networking means in different cultural contexts and how to develop a strategic networking plan. This includes defining objectives and goals, mapping one's network, and creating an effective "elevator speech" to concisely introduce oneself and what one can offer others. The document provides guidance on continuously expanding one's network through various in-person and online methods.

1. The Art of Creating and Maintaining Career Connections 9 march 2010 Networkin g

7. What does your Network Look like? Volunteer Activities Participants in workshops/classes Parents of your children’s classmates/friends Professional Associations & chambers of commerce Alumni/contacts from your university/school The larger “expat” community Gym, library and hobbies Former & current colleagues and employers Church, synagogue, mosque, temple.. Online networking: Linked In, Facebook, start a blog etc.

8. What does your Network Look like? ____________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________

10. Tell Your 90- second Story! 1.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

12. Thank You! Merci beaucoup! Contact: Katarina Holm-DiDio Cross-cultural Career Coach and Trainer [email_address]