Estimated time for this lesson - 40 min
Today’s Training Will Include:

• Importance of networks, understanding that networks exist all around us
• Networking in your daily life
• A review of Networlding vs. networking
• A preview of the first step of Networlding
• Week 1 quiz

 

 

Whether you are in a large city or a small town, networks are alive and well, and most likely growing all around you. It is important to discover where they are and who is leading them. In each city there are a number of leaders who are top networkers. You want to find those who are ready, willing and able to help. When the Networlding book first came out five years ago we took about 1000 people through the process. The majority of these people were job seekers. Interestingly, they would all say, “I am never going to let my network go again. I have definitely realized the benefit of creating and keeping my network alive.” Guess how many of those people really kept to their word? I can count them on one hand!Additionally, there are a number of those people whom I now see again, already on their second time around since the book hit the shelf. Older and wiser, these current job seekers, once again, promise they will do it differently this time.Just by taking the time to go through this tutor you will find yourself with a powerful set of tools to help you make sure you are not one of those people. Keep your network vibrant. Understand how to leverage even two great relationships by having regular exchanges with these people. It will make all the difference.

Fitting Networking Into Your Daily Life

Have a set time to follow up and also reach out to your network. For example, my time is 7:00 a.m. on Friday morning. I make sure each Monday and Friday I take the time to email my network. The great thing about email is that I can do this and not bother anyone.Continually collect things like articles or quotes that are informative and inspirational that you can send to your network. I keep a folder for these types of things. Also, as you are seeking a new position, once a month, send out an update to your support network. Of course, ask them ahead of time if they would be open to receiving a monthly update. Tell them it won’t be more than once a month and you would really appreciate their support.I always read my monthly reports from those who take the time to do this. They are very helpful for me to see who is in fact hiring and the details of each person’s job search gives me insight for others whom I coach.Finally, remember those people who helped you in any way when you do get a job. One of my good friends and the best networker I know, Pat Ewert, had what she called a Launch Party when she landed her new job. There were about 100 people there. What a way to honor her network. Those of us who have had the honor of knowing Pat would do anything to help her succeed whenever she asks because she really knows how to network well, fitting networking into her daily life.

A Preview of the First Step of Networlding

Values are connected to our emotions. The word that most often comes to mind around those who are conscious about their values is passion. For example, my passion around making a difference is present daily as I go out in the world, speaking, coaching, training and consulting. Just the other day, for example, I heard from a daughter of a top leader in Chicago. She asked if she could take up some of my valuable time and get some coaching. She also was concerned about the fee. I shared with her about our philanthropy initiative for young leaders to get lower cost coaching. I am passionate about helping our emerging leaders, under the age of thirty. So, for me, it was an honor to be asked to help.

From my passion I have met so many leaders. And, so many of these leaders are just as passionate about seeing their children succeed. My goal is to help those young leaders become successful with the values of integrity and making a difference at the core of their work. What I find is that reaching out and helping these young leaders just continues to feed my passion and provide a roadmap for success for all. So, when we speak about value-based networking which is Networlding, we are encouraging people to find those values that inspire them and others as well. Our values are the source of our actions. Probe to learn the values of those with whom you build relationships. For me, integrity and follow-through are most important. What matters to you?

Follow Up:

Click on the tutorial for 1.5. It will provide you with an in depth look at the website www.linkedin.com. You will view my profile on the site as well as highlights of the site. Some of the important features for job seekers are:

1. Advanced search: you can search for individuals by their title, geographic location or company. With this feature you can restrict your search to only people who are currently employed at a particular company. LinkedIn proves that there often hundreds of professionals from the manager level up at leading organizations.
2. Contact settings: This feature at the bottom of each profile indicates the various connections people are open to receiving from other networking on the site. There are setting choices such as career opportunities or job inquiries that are especially important and relevant to job seekers.
3. The ability to see your network’s network: When you connect with someone you will also have the choice to view someone else’s network. By viewing just a few of your network’s network you will begin to see much better how networks work. Often, for example, you can find shared network connections you had no idea existed. The site really shows you, “It’s a small world after all!”

 

 

Don’t forget to make a link request with Melissa Giovagnoli after you have completed your profile. You will instantly have better link strength with some of the best networkers on LinkedIn. Remember to reference The Networking Tutor - For Jobseekers.

Ready to take this week’s overview quiz?

Write down your answers or print the quiz out and take it now. You will find the answers at the bottom of the page. Good luck!

Week 1 Networking for Jobs Quiz:
1. Over ___% of the jobs available are filled by networking contacts. (1.1 What is Networlding?)
a. 55
b. 65
c. 75
d. 85

2. Where Networking is __________, Networlding is __________. (1.1 Networlding vs. networking)
a. Transactional, value-based
b. Random, systematic
c. Two dimensional, linear
d. Often materialistic, giving-driven

3. One of the main problems with networkers today is that they think it’s all about the numbers. They confuse ________ with ________. (1.2 Quality vs. Quantity)
a. Effectiveness, efficiency
b. Activity, accomplishment
c. Effort, enterprise
d. Awareness, Attentiveness

4. Which of the following is not one of the 4 levels of a successful job search? (1.3 Four-Levels of a Successful Job Search)
a. Send out targeted cover letters and resumes
b. Network
c. Research and make phone calls
d. Posting your resume online
e. Interview preparation

5. Sometimes you have to __________ to speed up. (1.2 Quality vs. Quantity)
a. Slow down
b. Look both ways
c. Catch up
d. Ask for permission

6. Professionals at the senior manager, director or vice presidential levels at your targeted companies can act as ___________, and are crucial in aiding you in your job search. (1.3 Four-Levels of a Successful Job Search)
a. Champions
b. References
c. Friends
d. Heroes

7. ____________________ is one of the most common beliefs among top networkers. (Video 1.2)
a. Hard work is all you need to succeed
b. Wealth is a state of being
c. Anything is possible
d. Believing in fate

8. Which of the following strategies is true for reaching the inner circle in any organization? (Video 1.2)
a. Show up, and show up early to every event they have on the calendar
b. Talk to everyone you can in the organization, remembering that everyone is connected in some way to others in the organization
c. Call the head of the organization, explaining that you are interested in joining and ask who the natural mentors are and if you can be introduced
d. Apply for membership, and in the meantime contact your network to find out all the information you can on the history, success and culture of that organization

9. Your goal is to find not only the top networkers, but also those that are ________________. (1.5 Networks Exist All Around Us)
a. Experts in their field
b. Ready, willing, able
c. Interested in the same things as you
d. Familiar with your particular industry

10. Having multiple people with whom to connect with makes all the difference. (1.5 Networks Exist All Around Us)
a. True
b. False

11. Our values are connected to our __________. (1.5 A Preview of the First Step of Networlding)
a. Thought patters
b. Emotions
c. Principles
d. Desires

12. What is LinkedIn? (Tutorial 1.5)
a. A board game
b. A locksmith in the greater Chicagoland area
c. An online network of over 7 million experienced professionals
d. A process improvement methodology similar to Six Sigma

13. LinkedIn is best explained using what current network principle? (Video 1.3)
a. No man is an island
b. Six Sigma
c. Network Neutrality
d. Six degrees of separation

14. _________ is the science and art of making meaningful connections and leveraging those connections in new and powerful ways. (1.1 What is Networlding?)
a. Collaboration
b. College
c. Networlding
d. Politics

 

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