Pitches, outreach e-mails, informational interviews, walking through your resume: Make an impact through your networking skills. Join Dr. Erik Green, Texas MBA+ Communication Coach, for a discussion of these topics and some opportunities to hone your professional networking skills.
Communication concepts/frameworks/methods included:
● Identifying your 5 key differentiation words/phrases
● Delivering your 30-second pitch
● Interpersonal attractiveness
● Memorable verbal and nonverbal communication
● Nurturing your Network
13. Your Professional Development
#1 Articulate 5 Differentiation Phrases
#2 Deliver 30-second Pitch
#3 Form Impressions - Interpersonal Attractiveness
#4 Portray Memorable Non/Verbal Communication
#5 Build and Nurture your Professional Network
15. Five Differentiation Phrases
Know Yourself.
Know Your Audience.
What do you do well?
What is your most
noteworthy
personal trait?
What do you want to be
known for?
What qualities and
characteristics differentiate
you among your peers?
What do you
do that adds
value?
#1
18. Introduction: name with point of reference
Hook: project of value, familiarity with work
Content: bit of resume, pitch for idea or project
Question: seek clarification, perspective, follow-up
Closing: appreciation, aim toward future interaction
#230-second Pitch
23. Networking is about who you know, what you know, & who you are.
Be Relational.
24. Networking is about who you know, what you know, & who you are.
Be Relational. Be Smart.
25. Networking is about who you know, what you know, & who you are.
Be Relational. Be Smart. Be Authentic.
26. Networking is about who you know, what you know, & who you are.
Be Relational. Be Smart. Be Authentic.
People Talking with People
27. Interpersonal Attractiveness
Social Attraction.
Task Attraction.
What was unique about the colleagues
you talked with?
What is his/her most
noteworthy
accomplishment? What do you have in common?
How can you build off of this
interaction for future
networking?
What can he or
she do that adds
value?
#3
36. Nonverbal Communication
Can you identify effective/ineffective
instances of nonverbal communication?
Can you identify opportunities to enter
conversations?
#4
41. Impression is being formed
Touch - most basic Smell - most sensitive
Getting into and out of
the conversation
is all a part of your impression
Eat and drink responsibly
Become a left-handed eater & drinker
You are always on
44. from: Steve Dalton
The2-hourJobSearch Create 40-employer target list
Sort based on ease of contact data
Draft outreach e-mail
Identify most promising starting contact at Top 5
Send first batch of interview requests
46. Straightforward Subject
“Thought you might be interested to talk” won’t cut it
“Two quick questions about your McCombs presentation” will
Brief and Personal Greeting (tailor all e-mails)
Genuine Context
My colleague, _________, had great things to say about your work and
suggested I reach out to you to discuss my interest in the ______________
industry.
#5Building your Network
47. #5Building your Network
State the Desired Goal (have a call to action)
Persuasive Pitch
How will they benefit (if at all)
If no angle, simply thank them for their time
The Close (name, position, company, contact information)