COMM 202tutorial 7: networking

agenda• feedback debrief• how to network• informational interview• action items

where are we at?Week 10 Week 14Week 11 Week 13

• tutorial: event networking/ informational interview

• resume and cover letter due(Mar. 7 @ 2PM)

• networking event (Mar. 9 @ 6-8PM in CPA)

• lecture: interview prep

• tutorial: interview questions

• interview stream due (Mar. 31st @ 11:59PM)

Week 12

• lecture: informational interview

• post-networking reflection due(Mar. 14th @ 11:59PM)

• lecture: when you’ve got the job!

• interviews (Apr. 3rd to Apr. 6th)

• informational interview assignment(Apr. 14th @ 11:59PM)

resume / CL submission• you will submit your documents TWICE

o once to Turnitin.com for marking (by 1:59pm)o secondly to COOL (this is how you will receive an

interview for the Employment Interview assignment)

• full instructions on how to submit to COOL are on the course blog under assignments / resume and cover letter

feedback

networkingwhere does it happen?

chance meetings

facilitated events

via direct request

why we network• get your foot in the door (faster)

• gain insight about a company, industry, career path

• practice your interview and networking skills

• find a potential mentor

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

networking eventSAVE THE DATE!Thursday, March 9th 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 reflection assignment1. 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 contacts

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networking reflection assignment• due Tuesday, March 14th @ 11:59PM

• minimum of one page

• submit to Turnitin by 11:59PM

10%

researching contacts• 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 mechanicsWeb to web Eye color

Name tag on right Smile

Comfy Shoes

10 ways not to handshake

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,

Yuwei

the 202 networking event

202 networking event 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!o try connecting over a common interest beyond

work and school

202 networking event 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

informational interview

informational interview assignment1. contact details (name, company, title, phone, email)2. list of questions asked3. major insights gained – what did you learn during your

informational interview? **This is the most important part, should be 40% of final paper**

4. did you request/receive any information regarding additional connections?

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

6. what are your next steps having conducted this information interview?

20%

informational interview assignment• due Friday, April 14th (note that this is during the final exam

period)

• minimum of two pages

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

• look at potential questions on the Course Blog

20%

how to land an informational interview1. find 4 or 5 potential contacts – WHERE?!

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

info interview request

info interview follow-up

informational interview timeline

Week 10 Week 14Week 11 Week 13

• Determine potential informational interview candidates

• Compose and send first round email

• Have interview date/time confirmed

• Brainstorm questions for interview

Week 12

• Compose and send second round email

• informational interview assignment due (April 14th @ 11:59PM)

story time: a networking success story

once upon a time, celia was at a networking event…

once upon a time, celia was at a networking event…

(old friend)

Hey, girl!Hey, girl! What are you up to

these days?oh, you know, cool stuff in san fran. how about you?sweet! oh you know, just

looking for summer internships.

oh nice! you’re into social/ environmental impact right?

sure am!

right. oh hey! do you know jason?

jason? I think I’ve heard of him but don’t know him well.

oh he’s working for this super cool social finance company I think. you should totally reach out on linkedin and tell him I

referred you.Wow, that’d be awesome, thanks! I’ll definitely reach

out!hey no worries! anything to

help a sista out.

the next day, celia goes to look this fellow up on linkedin…

the next day, celia goes to look this fellow up on linkedin…

omg

omg omg

omg

omg

omg

obviously, celia shoots this guy a message and request to connect on linkedin

he connects! success! now what?

coffee happensdid you know we’re hiring

summer interns?say what??

yeah. we’re only looking for co-op students though.

damn. I’m not in co-op.

I’ll see what I can do.

omg

omg omg

omg

omg

omg

a few days go by…

omg

the interview happens.

networking, it works

keeping up with contacts

afterwards:• Received part-

time summer and fall work

• still super well-connected to christie

action items• resume & cover letter is due on Tuesday, March 7th @

2:00PM via Turnitino submit through COOL and Turnitin

o networking event on March 9th

o from 6-8PM in CPA Hallo networking reflection due

March 14th @ 11:59PM via Turnitin

• next week is lecture Puppy of the week!