HERZEN UNIVERSITY Meeting 2 “Networking” October 8, 2011 презентация, доклад

Слайд 1HERZEN UNIVERSITY
Meeting 2 “Networking”
October 8, 2011

Слайд 2“Tell me what company you keep and I’ll tell you

what you are”

Слайд 3Social Networking
It is about developing lasting relationships for mutual gain

and creating long – lasting favorable impression with people so

they may think of you when an opportunity arises

Social NetworkingIt is about developing lasting relationships for mutual gain and creating long – lasting favorable impression

Слайд 4Social Networking
It is about building relationships with people of

influence.

It enables you to
stand out of a crowd.

Social Networking It is about building relationships with people of influence. It enables you to stand out

Слайд 5SOCIAL NETWORKING UNDERSTANDING HAS DIFFERENCES ACROSS CULTURES

Слайд 6Russia and traditional cultures:
It’s who you know and how

that could carry you to success. Having that is to

feel yourself inclusive in some VIP environment.

Russia and traditional cultures: It’s who you know and how that could carry you to success. Having

Слайд 7In western societies:
It is mostly cooperation.

It is not who

you know but WHO KNOWS you.

Слайд 8So, remove “What is it for me?”
And, start to see

opportunities

Слайд 9Why are people networking?
It’s important because
Human Resources Departments are

overloaded with resumes. This is a way to set yourself

apart
To hear about new job opportunities via word-of-mouth
A way to relate to people
May find a mentor
It helps you to be “in the know” in your area or industry
Can get leading position in your own world

It may help to:

Learn about industry
Establish personal and business contacts
Expand client data base
Link each others’ networks
Market yourself and create your personal brand
Boost your reputation
Generate new ideas
Define your career perspectives

Why are people networking? It’s important becauseHuman Resources Departments are overloaded with resumes. This is a way

Слайд 10Some rules and tips
Firstly Google companies and industries of your

interest
Be able to articulate who you are and to introduce

yourself effectively
The bigger your network and the more diverse – the greater opportunities
Be yourself
Never take more than you give and always follow up with people via e-mails
Thank people
The sooner you start the better your networks will be
Networking is ongoing process