Remember how Claire talked about LinkedIn as the online networking resource with the strongest credibility (vs. Facebook or MySpace, for example).
Well, I found this nifty article the etiquette involved in using LinkedIn, and you can read it too.
Key highlights:
1) Create a user-friendly profile
2) Invite true friends - or at least, true acquaintances - to connect
3) When you make a request, be clear about your intentions
4) Reciprocity is a wonderful thing, and gratitude is key
5) Pass along requests promptly, or say why you won't
6) Avoid the boilerplate (see definition 4) text, if you can
7) Don't abuse your network
8) Don't invent history to acquire colleagues
9) Play by the rules
10) Value relationships over transactions
Enjoy!
Showing posts with label Networking Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Networking Tips. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
UC Academic Advisors Conference (UCAAC)
Thanks to Cindy and Christina for sharing that UCSD will be hosting the UC Academic Advisors Conference (UCAAC) from April 29 - May 1.
Woo hoo!
And congrats to them for volunteering to serve on planning commitees for the conference. A round of applause to them--Cindy serving on the Prizes and Giveaways Committee and Christina on the Logsistics Committee.
Thanks for sharing and let us know how the networking tips worked out.
Woo hoo!
And congrats to them for volunteering to serve on planning commitees for the conference. A round of applause to them--Cindy serving on the Prizes and Giveaways Committee and Christina on the Logsistics Committee.
Thanks for sharing and let us know how the networking tips worked out.
Tip from Taylor
Thank you to Taylor Haglund for pointing out an additional networking resource via the UCSD JobsList. This list is sent out every Friday to individuals subscribed to the UCSD Campus Employment Opportunities Bulletin.
Please go to http://mailman.ucsd.edu/mailman/listinfo/joblist in order subscribe.
Emjoy!
Please go to http://mailman.ucsd.edu/mailman/listinfo/joblist in order subscribe.
Emjoy!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tomorrow: preview your personal commercial
Seize the opportunity!
At tomorrow's Networking Tips, you'll be sharing your personal commercials with each other.
Woo Hoo!
Are you ready?
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At tomorrow's Networking Tips, you'll be sharing your personal commercials with each other.
Woo Hoo!
Are you ready?
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Networking and Mentoring
Since November, you've heard from panelists over and again that their mentors have had a valuable impact on their careers and in the strategic decisions they've made to find satisfying and significant work.
At tomorrow's session, you'll learn key networking skills from Claire Solario to utilize your professional and personal connections and how to appropriately leverage them in the workplace. You'll also hear Carol Schrammel reinforce UC San Diego Staff Mentorship Program.
Combine the two resources and you've got a winning combination.
Think about it. The time you've spent in UExplore is time you've used to get insight into what drives you, motivates you, and inspires you. Knowing this, you'll be able to more effectively communicate your professional development goals to your potential mentor(s) and more empowered to improve upon and develop a body of knowledge and hone skills and abilities to move forward in your long-term, best-matching UC San Diego career path.
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At tomorrow's session, you'll learn key networking skills from Claire Solario to utilize your professional and personal connections and how to appropriately leverage them in the workplace. You'll also hear Carol Schrammel reinforce UC San Diego Staff Mentorship Program.
Combine the two resources and you've got a winning combination.
Think about it. The time you've spent in UExplore is time you've used to get insight into what drives you, motivates you, and inspires you. Knowing this, you'll be able to more effectively communicate your professional development goals to your potential mentor(s) and more empowered to improve upon and develop a body of knowledge and hone skills and abilities to move forward in your long-term, best-matching UC San Diego career path.
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Friday, April 10, 2009
It works in the movies
In the movie, Working Girl, Tess (played by Melanie Griffith) makes her pitch to the head honcho of the company. She has to convince him of her talent or else she'll be kicked to the curb.
And, of course, I'm telling you this because Tess does this in the elevator. This is her do-or-die pitch, and you can take a look at it via this link.
It's not the kind of elevator speech that you might ever have to give, but what you can key into is this: in 30 seconds or less, you walk away knowing her confidence, assuredness, knowledge, preparedness, and passion. And, she's told her what's in it for you.
And, of course, I'm telling you this because Tess does this in the elevator. This is her do-or-die pitch, and you can take a look at it via this link.
It's not the kind of elevator speech that you might ever have to give, but what you can key into is this: in 30 seconds or less, you walk away knowing her confidence, assuredness, knowledge, preparedness, and passion. And, she's told her what's in it for you.
Your personal commercial
So, I teased you last week. I know. But, it's worth waiting for.
Seriously.
An elevator speech is your personal commercial. That's right. It's your commercial, and you are director/producer/writer of this commercial called "How do I remember you? What's in it for me?"
In 30 seconds or less, your elevator speech will tell me the highlights of your career, your accomplishments, your professional successes, and why do I want to know you? And, with the Networking Tips class just around the corner, you will all have a chance to pitch them pretty soon.
There'll be some time during the 1.5 hour workshop to work on the elevator speech, but it couldn't hurt to have a head start, right?
So how can you get going? I found this information on google, written by Kip Piper and published at http://ezinearticles.com/?Craft-an-Effective-Elevator-Speech&id=1784355.
For your convenience, I have pasted the information below.
Step 1: Map it out
• Who am I and what do I have to offer?
• What am I looking for and why?
• What can I contribute?
• What would I like?
Step 2: Ask yourself the following questions to help round out your preparations and give depth to your message.
• What is my purpose? What am I trying to accomplish?
• What would be a successful outcome?
• How do I want people to feel?
• What do I want people to remember?
Keep in mind the basic elements of an effective elevator speech:
• Concise: An effective elevator speech is succinct, containing as few words as possible, but no fewer.
• Clear: Rather than being filled with acronyms, jargon, and ten-dollar words, an effective elevator speech can be understood by your grandparents, parents, and the kid next door. Make sure the audience understands what you are talking about and what's in it for them.
• Informative: As much as is possible, an effective elevator speech is specific and tangible. Talk about demonstrable accomplishments and goals.
• Engaging: Your elevator speech is a conversation starter, not a monologue. You want to spark the interest of your audience, not bore them.
• Finish with a Request: At the end of your pitch, you must ask for something. Do you want their business card, to schedule a full presentation, to ask for a referral?Put your plan into action:
• Write out a script.
• Practice in front of the mirror, and with friends, family, or CES. Record it, and listen to it. Do you sound confident? Sincere? Is it engaging?
• Ask for feedback.
Once you get a chance to try out the speech, think about how it worked for you:
• How did you feel?
• How did your audience react?
• Was there something you wish you had said?
• Was there something you wish you had not said?
• Update your speech and get ready for the next time!
Sample Elevator Speech
"I am Kip Piper of MTC Interactive. I work with independent professionals and small business owners to get more customers, get them to spend more and get them to spend more frequently by implementing a systematic marketing strategy that utilizes both printed materials and the Internet."(End with a request, such as for a business card, appointment, or a referral, depending on your audience. For example, "May I have your business card to send you some information?")
Elevator Speech Template
I am _________________ of__________________________. I work with _________________________ to __________________________________ by_________________________.Try it out as often as you can. If the other person immediately responds, you have a winner. If their eyes seem to glaze over, they give you a confused look or if they bob their head with a fake smile on their face, you may consider tweaking it a bit.
Seriously.
An elevator speech is your personal commercial. That's right. It's your commercial, and you are director/producer/writer of this commercial called "How do I remember you? What's in it for me?"
In 30 seconds or less, your elevator speech will tell me the highlights of your career, your accomplishments, your professional successes, and why do I want to know you? And, with the Networking Tips class just around the corner, you will all have a chance to pitch them pretty soon.
There'll be some time during the 1.5 hour workshop to work on the elevator speech, but it couldn't hurt to have a head start, right?
So how can you get going? I found this information on google, written by Kip Piper and published at http://ezinearticles.com/?Craft-an-Effective-Elevator-Speech&id=1784355.
For your convenience, I have pasted the information below.
Step 1: Map it out
• Who am I and what do I have to offer?
• What am I looking for and why?
• What can I contribute?
• What would I like?
Step 2: Ask yourself the following questions to help round out your preparations and give depth to your message.
• What is my purpose? What am I trying to accomplish?
• What would be a successful outcome?
• How do I want people to feel?
• What do I want people to remember?
Keep in mind the basic elements of an effective elevator speech:
• Concise: An effective elevator speech is succinct, containing as few words as possible, but no fewer.
• Clear: Rather than being filled with acronyms, jargon, and ten-dollar words, an effective elevator speech can be understood by your grandparents, parents, and the kid next door. Make sure the audience understands what you are talking about and what's in it for them.
• Informative: As much as is possible, an effective elevator speech is specific and tangible. Talk about demonstrable accomplishments and goals.
• Engaging: Your elevator speech is a conversation starter, not a monologue. You want to spark the interest of your audience, not bore them.
• Finish with a Request: At the end of your pitch, you must ask for something. Do you want their business card, to schedule a full presentation, to ask for a referral?Put your plan into action:
• Write out a script.
• Practice in front of the mirror, and with friends, family, or CES. Record it, and listen to it. Do you sound confident? Sincere? Is it engaging?
• Ask for feedback.
Once you get a chance to try out the speech, think about how it worked for you:
• How did you feel?
• How did your audience react?
• Was there something you wish you had said?
• Was there something you wish you had not said?
• Update your speech and get ready for the next time!
Sample Elevator Speech
"I am Kip Piper of MTC Interactive. I work with independent professionals and small business owners to get more customers, get them to spend more and get them to spend more frequently by implementing a systematic marketing strategy that utilizes both printed materials and the Internet."(End with a request, such as for a business card, appointment, or a referral, depending on your audience. For example, "May I have your business card to send you some information?")
Elevator Speech Template
I am _________________ of__________________________. I work with _________________________ to __________________________________ by_________________________.Try it out as often as you can. If the other person immediately responds, you have a winner. If their eyes seem to glaze over, they give you a confused look or if they bob their head with a fake smile on their face, you may consider tweaking it a bit.
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