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Effective NetworkingPostdoc Professional development workshop
Thierry DubrocaPostdoctoral Associate
University of Florida Jan 16th 2015
What do YOU think Networking is?
What is Networking?
RecruiterProfessor
CollaboratorSpecific Skill
OFFER
Job seekerStudent
CollaboratorSkill-less
DEMANDYOU
Regularcommunication
Regularcommunication
New Connection
The Network (off line)
John
Bob
Jen
Laura
Likai
Lakshmi
Kim
Debby
Jens
Huang
PageJean
Steve
Jeff
Pavan
YOU
Lauren
Pavan
SCHOOL MATES COLLEAGUES
WORK AQUAINTANCESHOBBY - FRIENDS
Personal - Professional DevelopmentOperational
Help get things done
StrategicThink future
Develop and Grow your Network
Where to start (off line)?
Attend events
Speak at events
Organize events
Host events
Plan your Network
Who do you need to know?
Recognize critical connectors
Recognize decision makersAdd people you meet to your social networks
Online Networking
Social Networking
• Post articles, news or ideas • Join groups of interest• Post comments/answers• Ask questions/start conversations• Start a group
• Participate, organize or host Webinars• Join newsletters, e-journals• Share articles or news with others• Write blog, use twitter• Create your own website• Network outside of your field
Networking Tool kit
• Update CV – Social Network profile
• Have a professional business card
• Practice your elevator pitch
• Events: participate, organize, host
• Be professional – dress code
MAKE A PLAN
Tips and Method
• Be enthusiastic • Know well the people in your network• Ask people first before connecting them• Do network often• Foster relationships, trade information• Use your elevator pitch• Network, network, network!
Method:1) Clear strategy2) Make yourself more visible3) Meet new people4) Keep in touch (critical connectors)
Be engaged!
Practice!
Networking Stations:
1. Talk 1-1 : you need to connect other person with someone in your network
2. Talk 1-1 : elevator pitch, then plan collaborative work together
3. Refreshment table: talk with others, exchange business cards or contact info
4. Lounge area: break the ice discussion write on board best ice breakers
Last activity as group: Introduce people to each others “Bill is a hard man to get to know”
Questions?
Thierry DubrocaPostdoctoral Associate
Electron Magnetic Resonance DivisionNational High Magnetic Field Laboratory
[email protected](352) 262 7778
Practice!Networking Stations:
1. Talk 1-1 : you need to connect other person with someone from your network
2. Talk 1-1 : elevator pitch, then plan collaborative work together
3. Refreshment table: talk with others, exchange business cards or contact info
4. Lounge area: “break the ice” discussion write on board best ice breakers
Last activity as group: Introduce people to each others
Tips:• Be enthusiastic • Know well people in your network• Ask people first before connecting them• Do network often• Foster relationships, trade information• Use your elevator pitch• Network, network, network!
Method:1) Clear strategy2) Make yourself more visible3) Meet new people4) Keep in touch (critical connectors)
Questions? Always ask!
Contact info: Thierry Dubroca; (352) 262-7778; [email protected]/in/thierrydubrocawww.researchgate.net/profile/Thierry_Dubroca