Lesson 5: Networking
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Part 1
Networking 1 (Introduction)
Directions: Watch the video below., then preview the questions for a quiz on Schoology. After you preview the questions, you may take the actual quiz. You can go back to this video while taking the quiz.
Networking 2
Directions: Just as you did in the first video, watch the video below and then preview the questions for Lesson 5 Networking Quiz B. After you preview the questions, you can take the actual quiz in Schoology.
Networking 3
Directions: Just as you did in the first two videos, watch the video below and then preview the questions for Lesson 5 Networking Quiz B. After you preview the questions, you can take the actual quiz in Schoology.
Part 2: Take Notes On The 7 Strategies
Directions: Look at your worksheet. Notice that you have boxes with each one of the 7 strategies (covered below). Listen to each video and take notes.
Strategy 1: Set A Goal To Invite One New Colleague To Meet
Summary: The video presents a networking strategy that encourages individuals to set a goal of inviting one new colleague for a coffee or lunch each month, resulting in the potential to meet 12 new people annually. This simple practice can significantly expand one's professional network; if each new contact has a network of 500 people, it can lead to introductions to approximately 6,000 new contacts, greatly enhancing career growth and opportunities. Although some contacts may be from the same workplace, this strategy opens doors to numerous warm leads, providing valuable connections that could benefit one's career when needed.
Strategy 2: Join A Committee Or Professional Organization
Summary: The video emphasizes the importance of joining committees or professional organizations to enhance networking opportunities beyond one's immediate colleagues. By participating in meetings and projects with diverse groups, individuals can broaden their connections and gain new perspectives. It encourages viewers to take initiative, step up their involvement, and consider leadership roles within existing organizations. Additionally, the video suggests attending events—both virtual and in-person—at least once a month to maintain momentum in building a professional network, ultimately fostering personal and career growth.
Strategy 3: Take A Class To Meet New People
Summary: Meeting new people can be challenging, but taking classes in areas like improv, sewing, cooking, or gaming can create enjoyable environments to connect with others who share similar interests. Improv classes foster spontaneity and self-acceptance, while sewing allows individuals to create and engage with local artists. Cooking classes introduce diverse culinary skills and provide opportunities for socializing with friends, and gaming can offer a fun, competitive way to bond with others. These activities help reduce the pressure of networking by focusing on friendship-building, which can lead to meaningful connections that may be beneficial for future opportunities.
Strategy 4: Meet Your Neighbors
Summary
In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of meeting neighbors as a way to expand one's professional network, suggesting simple actions like joining a neighborhood book club or organizing block parties to foster connections. The speaker acknowledges the challenge of making friends as one ages, advocating for investing in relationships over time to cultivate quality connections that may lead to job opportunities. Additionally, the video encourages viewers to strengthen their existing networks by reaching out to friends, family, mentors, and community leaders to ask questions and build rapport, rather than only contacting them when in need. The overall message is to engage authentically with others, creating enjoyable experiences that promote genuine connections.
In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of meeting neighbors as a way to expand one's professional network, suggesting simple actions like joining a neighborhood book club or organizing block parties to foster connections. The speaker acknowledges the challenge of making friends as one ages, advocating for investing in relationships over time to cultivate quality connections that may lead to job opportunities. Additionally, the video encourages viewers to strengthen their existing networks by reaching out to friends, family, mentors, and community leaders to ask questions and build rapport, rather than only contacting them when in need. The overall message is to engage authentically with others, creating enjoyable experiences that promote genuine connections.
Strategy 5: Establish A Check In
Summary: In this video, the presenter emphasizes the importance of establishing check-ins with individuals who have positively impacted your life. Strategies include making a phone call, setting up a video meeting, or sending a text to express gratitude and inquire about their well-being. The presenter suggests sharing personal insights or lessons learned from these individuals, which can strengthen the relationship. Engaging in video calls, such as FaceTime or Zoom, allows for a more personal connection by enabling visual cues like body language and eye contact, enhancing communication effectiveness. Additionally, this practice serves as valuable preparation for formal situations, such as virtual interviews.
Strategy 6: Drop A Message In Their Inbox
SUMMARY: The video discusses an effective strategy for reconnecting with contacts after a period of silence, emphasizing the importance of sending a personal message via email or social media. It suggests beginning the message with a friendly check-in and sharing updates about your life, highlighting any guidance received from the contact that has positively impacted your career. An example message illustrates how to express gratitude while proposing a catch-up call. The video also reassures viewers that reaching out about job opportunities is beneficial, as contacts may be incentivized to refer you for positions within their companies due to referral bonuses.
Strategy 7: Send A Handwritten Note
Summary: In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of personal outreach for building a network, highlighting the effectiveness of sending handwritten notes as a unique way to connect with others, especially in the digital age. Suggestions include mailing postcards, writing thank-you letters, and sending gifts for special occasions, as these tangible gestures can make a significant impact. For those who may feel introverted or hesitant to reach out, the speaker encourages leveraging existing group involvement to foster one-on-one connections and even starting new groups to demonstrate leadership and expand networks. A recap of networking strategies includes inviting colleagues for coffee, joining professional organizations, and keeping in touch with neighbors, aiming to create genuine, mutually beneficial relationships. The video concludes by inviting viewers to subscribe for more career tips.
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