COMM 202TUTORIAL 7:

NETWORKINGT13 & T19

AGENDA

SKILLS MATRIX DEBRIEF

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW

HOW TO NETWORK

ACTION ITEMS

COURSE TIMELINE

Week 9 Week 13Week 10 Week 12

• tutorial: event networking/ informational interview

• networking event (Nov. 3rd @ 6-8PM)

• lecture: interview prep

• tutorial: interview questions

• interview stream due (Nov. 25th @ 11:59PM)

Week 11

• lecture: informational interview

• post-networking reflection due(Nov. 8th @ 11:59PM)

• lecture: when you’ve got the job!

• interviews (Nov. 28th to Dec 1st)

• informational interview assignment(Dec. 2nd @ 11:59PM)

SKILLS MATRIX

marks are posted!

check Turnitin for feedback!

WHERE DOES NETWORKING

HAPPEN?

chance meetings

facilitated events

via direct request

WHY WE NETWORK

• get your foot in the door (faster)

• gain insight about a company, industry, or career path

• practice your interview and networking skills

• find a potential mentor

• show them who you are beyond your resume and cover letter

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT

• contact details (name, company, title, phone, email)

• list of questions asked

• major insights gained – what did you learn during your informational interview? **This is the most important part, should be 40% of final paper**

• did you request/receive any information regarding additional connections?

• follow up action – What will you do to maintain this connection? *Screen shot of thank you email required

• what are your next steps having conducted this information interview?

20%

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT• due Friday December 2nd

• minimum of one page

• in-person and NOT a current UBC student/staff/faculty or family member

• look at potential questions on the course blog

20%

HOW TO LAND AN INFORMATIONAL

INTERVIEW

STEPS TO LAND AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW

1. find 4 or 5 potential contacts 2. research them (google, linkedin) and

reach out to contacts you have in common

3. decide what you want to talk to them about and brainstorm questions and points of commonality

4. send out your invites! Don’t be offended if they don’t immediately reply

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW TIMELINE

Week 9 Week 13Week 10 Week 12

• Determine potential informational interview candidates

• Compose and send first round email

• Have interview date/time confirmed

• Brainstorm questions for interview

Week 11

• Compose and send second round email

• informational interview assignment due (DEC 2nd @ 11:59PM)

NETWORKING EVENT

THAT’S TONIGHT!Thursday, November 3rd from 6:00pm-8:00pm @ CPA Hall

• alumni, senior students, and local professionals convening for an evening of networking with this semester’s COMM 202 students

• excellent opportunity to practice and refine your networking skills and learn more about how to make the most of your time at Sauder!

NETWORKING EVENT REFLECTION

1. your goals in attending the event • what is your purpose in going? define SMART goals beforehand

2. how did you prepare for the event (research potential delegates)• what was it about these people that motivated you wanting to talk to them?

3. conversation summaries (3+ conversations) and what you learned in these conversations

4. reflection of the lessons learned

5. action steps to build relationship with new contact

6. minimum one page

10%

due nov. 8, 11:59 pm via Turnitin.com

RESEARCHING DELEGATES

• check out the delegate info on the course blog

• skim the LinkedIn profiles of delegates you’d like to speak too note any interesting topicso hone in on similar experiences or shared groupso think about questions to ask

• during the event, be interested without being creepy!

NETWORKING MECHANICS

web to web eye colour comfy shoes

smile!name tag on right

• look for singles or doubles!

• you want to be memorable - the less people in your circle the easier that becomes!

ASSESSING THE ROOM

THE APPROACH

avoiding the awkward…

• don’t interrupt – when joining a networking circle, wait for a lull in the conversation

• never have food and a drink, you need a free hand to shake!

• go with a wingman, but not a Siamese twin

KEEP IT SIMPLE

just simply say hi!• Hi, my name’s Georgia.

• Hi Georgia, it’s nice to meet you. My name’s Sarah.

show you’re interested in talking to them• Hi Sarah it’s great to meet you as well. I was actually hoping to chat

with you this evening as I noticed on your LinkedIn profile that you…and I would love to hear more about your experience.

start the conversation. ask a question / have them talk about themselves / stay positive• Do you have any advice for students…looking to make the most of

their time at Sauder? …looking for a career in your field?

CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION

LISTEN• be careful not to monopolize peoples’ time• listen for facts, feelings, free information and implied statements• introduce others, tying them into the conversation• identify commonalities• ask open ended questions

EXITING THE RIGHT WAY

• spend 5 to 10 minutes with one person; wait for a lull

• excuse yourself kindly and assertively:o “It was nice to meet you”o “I’m glad you were here today. It’s been great chatting with you.

Thanks so much.”o “I don’t want to monopolize all your time today. Thank you for

taking time to speak with me and I hope you enjoy the rest of the event.”

• shake hands and exchange cards or ask to connect (if the conversation was meaningful)

FOLLOW UP

• after great conversations, send a personalized email or LinkedIn request (or maybe an informational interview request? )

Hi Linda,

It was so great to get the chance to speak with you at last night’s networking event. I was really inspired by what you said about “building your personal brand”, and I am looking forward to putting your advice into practice.

I would love to continue our conversation about your experience at KPMG. I understand that you are very busy, but it would be great to meet for about 20 minutes. Would you be available to meet on Monday or Tuesday next week? Coffee is on me!

Thank you,

Georgia Sakurai

WHAT IT’LL LOOK LIKE

COMMON PET PEEVES• asking questions and not listening to the answer

• asking rapid-fire questions so no one else can speak

• when a person’s outfit is distractingly unprofessional

• when students only talk about their option choices or career path!– try connecting over a common interest beyond work and

school

THE PRO TIPS• eat dinner beforehand• do some research on the delegates, but don’t

get consumed in stalking every LinkedIn profile• dress classy and comfortably• have a few interesting questions / topics to chat

about ready to go. how do you want to be remembered?

• when all else fails, find a 202 TA and we’ll help you join a circle

• head to an area that is less packed• manage your energy – take a breather if you

need it

SO, HOW DO YOU FEEL?

ACTION ITEMS

1. networking event on november 3rd 6-8pm!

2. networking Reflection due Nov. 8th@ 11:59PM on Turnitin

3. LECTURE next week!