Quick tutorial on paying it forward

1. Pay It Forward Networking for Experienced Professsionals By Richard Krebs

2. Listening to someone else’s objectives Understanding how you can help (Be open and creative) Helping the other person present themselves Reaching into your network and opening doors of opportunity Checking in with the other person and hold them accountable for their To Do items and how they dealt with your network Understanding what worked and what didn’t work… Being there when they have success… or a bad day When someone helps you: Say “Thank You” and keep them informed of your progress Help them when and if you can Pay It Forward Means…

3. What is said at a networking meeting – stays at a networking meeting Ask the person for permission to speak about an earlier conversation to someone new  First Ask before sharing someone’s contact information Say hello in public – but be careful, The person behind them may be their boss or potential boss Be Careful…

4. Know yourself well (dig deep) Be able to tell someone who you are (quickly) Know your own credentials Know what your perfect job looks like And what you do not want to do Before You Can Help…

5. Gives you connections Potentially helps your understanding and perspective Helps you know what you like and don’t like Enables you to share your experiences and contacts Provides a foundation to grow.. So get busy growing What You Have Done…

6. Grow yourself… Join a group and be active Take a class in something… Learn or master a new skill or application Understand you are not in control of your life but must be ready for the changes that will inevitably come… Be specific in want you want (easier for others to help you and describe you to their connections) Share opportunities you learn about but don’t want for some reason Help someone else grow, connect and be successful They will always remember you and what you did… They generally return the favor 10 fold over time… The Best Way To Help Yourself…

7. Finding a job is a full time product “Sales” job Make sure you have “Sales Skills” You are the product Spend no more than 1 hour a day on the Internet Talk to at least three new people - everyday 78% of all new job hires come from networking Call someone in your network you haven’t talk to in over three months Compliment at least new one person for something Look for connections or alignment in new conversations Find time to have fun and take care of your health Employers hire “Attitude First” (people they want to work with) Foster your integrity! How To Spend Your Day – Everyday

8. Listen, listen and listen The only acceptable excuse for not being on time is because you are early Don’t judge people by their looks but by their actions Align yourself to someone else’s pain… But maintain and share a positive attitude Bring value to the other person Deliver items with a handshake whenever you can Maintain the highest level of integrity – it is your word When someone helps you: Say “Thank You” and keep them informed of your progress Help them when and if you can Key Sales Skills