Most of us think of networking when we are out of work, finding for a new job, venturing out on our own to build a new firm or struggling to keep our own businesses afloat. This possibly may be the worst time to start networking! Networking is not only about 'what's in it for me.' It is also an chance to see 'what I can do for the other person.' I find that this arrival to networking has allowed me to build and support an broad network of great professionals colse to the world.
It was only a few weeks ago that I met an entrepreneur in Calgary through LinkedIn, a pro networking site. Though his work did not narrate directly to my society he was doing some absorbing projects and I was keen to learn more. So I invited him to visit the campus for a meeting. We shared information about what our organizations are doing and what our persisting organizational needs were. We discussed how some of the work he did could benefit our students at DeVry form of Technology when they are searching for employment opportunities. I also shared that we were recruiting for some positions and talent was hard to come by for some of these vacancies. Within a week of us meeting, he recommended a person as a possible candidate to fill one of the vacancies that I had mentioned to him. The interview process found him to be the best candidate for the job. He was hired and started working for DeVry in October.
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This is a good example of how we should arrival networking. I did not meet with an aim to fulfill a firm need. I wanted to make a connection, which I did. I was certainly curious to in getting know another colleague. However, in the process he was able to help my society and I was able to help his friend. Had I approached networking as way to 'meet a need' I would not have made the connection, let alone be of help to one another. A win-win-win situation!
The key to good networking is building long-term pro relationships. I feel that networking can be most rewarding and beneficial when there is no immediate need to be fulfilled. This gives you the chance to arrival and get to know population from a wide range of backgrounds and positions. Because you are not out to 'get something' from networking, it becomes easier to spend time getting know and sharing information with others. As a result, others maybe more receptive to you and would be more likely to want to form a connection.
It is unfortunate that most population tend to seek out those who hold key positions in organizations that can help in helping to get jobs and chance up firm opportunities. It is also unfortunate that some population arrival networking as a race to give out and regain the most whole of firm cards. I have seen this at many networking events. Such individuals are quick to tell their story and why one should spend in their products/services and move on to the next person. These are very narrow approaches to networking. It's difficult to form a good network of population that you can tap into for years, if your arrival is short-termed and as a effect you may not reap the best benefits out of that connection.
Good networking is also about helping others to make connections. This immediately takes away the need to put yourself first and have the 'what's in it for me' frame of mind and instead apply a 'how do I get to know you' and 'what can I do for you' attitude. This arrival will also open up your mind to network with not only those who are retention senior and key positions in organizations but also population who are beginning up and who maybe seeking for opportunities just as you do. Throughout my vocation I have always been actively engaged in helping person who is beginning out. It gives me great delight to help person else just as I have been helped at many times in my career. It is my way of sharing what I have received.
I recently took on a person I had known for sometime under my wings. He was a new immigrant and was struggling to form himself in the Canadian job store despite his perfect credentials. I coached and helped him on building up a resume and facing interviews. I also put him in touch with possible employers and professionals who may help him in securing employment. I not only introduced him to my network but also made it a point to talk to my network about the person who will be calling on them soon and why he would be an asset. through one such connection, he was able to regain a administration level position in a Toronto based firm in September.
While one makes the connections and builds on relationships, it is also foremost to voice them by retention in touch. retention in touch with your contacts via email, over coffee or lunch will allow you to get to know them well and their ongoing needs and also give you an chance to update them on your ongoing needs and goals. It is also foremost to find ways of passing on new opportunities to your contacts or connecting your contacts with each other, if definite needs exist. When I was working in Toronto, I associated with an society that was finding for a definite training for their engineers. I realized that one of my contacts, who specialized in this type of training, may be of help them. I took the time to introduce the two parties which resulted in the firm getting their training requirement fulfilled and my instructor touch getting additional business. So, it is foremost to know how best you can connect the chance with the right person as well. It builds trust and goodwill.
There are many ways one can network. While networking events are good opportunities, there are some very beneficial online tools and web sites that can help you connect with population from all backgrounds. Websites such as LinkedIn, Xing, Konnects, eCademy and Ryze can help you connect with thousands of other pro like yourselves. pro membership bodies are another great source and tool. They not only contribute networking opportunities with those in the same profession or industry but also will help you to gain additional credentials to enhance your profile. Community assistance organizations such the Rotary Club can contribute great opportunities to build fellowship while serving the community. Volunteering for charity organizations and not-for-profit organizations can also help you build connections and friendships while reaping the benefits of giving back to the community. Stepping up to assistance on committees or boards of organizations can also open up doors to great networking opportunities.
At DeVry Calgary and the more than 90 locations of DeVry University spread out in the Us, students are encouraged to start networking and connecting with the industry well before they graduate. For example, we host the Calgary chamber of industry Small firm Seminars to which some of our students get invited. Not only do these students get to network with firm population in Calgary, they also get to listen to talks on timely topics. In our Card 405 - vocation development procedure DeVry students learn vocation strategies, resume building and job quest tactics, etc. The final scheme our students perfect is a real life simulation and clarification to a firm or technological problem. We have professionals from the industry come in to the campus to judge these projects. This allows our students to showcase their talents to the industry experts and at times get hired by them.
Building and fostering relationships is the key to growing a great network. To do this you must spend your time and stay connected. If you are a lifelong networker, you would already have a great network that you can tap into with ease and reap ample rewards. But if you person who did not network much and wondering when to get started the best time is Now! All you need is an open mind and a heart to certainly connect with others.
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