Breaking Down the Fundamentals of Impactful Networking
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Networking can be nerve-racking.
- How do you connect with professionals?
- How do you phrase that first outreach message?
- How do you run successful informational calls?
And the list of questions goes on. But the truth is that networking can...
Networking can be nerve-racking.
- How do you connect with professionals?
- How do you phrase that first outreach message?
- How do you run successful informational calls?
And the list of questions goes on. But the truth is that networking can also be extremely beneficial for your career development.
In this talk, Career Coach Rachel Serwetz will join us to help us overcome those limiting beliefs and fears around networking. Rachel will share advice and strategies for you to feel comfortable and confident enough to utilize networking to facilitate your career progress.
In this chat, we’ll talk about:
- The various purposes and goals of networking (and how to set your networking goals)
- Learning the various categories of connections in your network
- Where to find people, where to connect, and where to go to expand your network
- How to prepare for and run successful informational calls
Meet The Speaker
Rachel Serwetz' early professional experience was at Goldman Sachs in Operations and at Bridgewater Associates in HR.
From there, she was trained as a coach at NYU and became a certified coach through the International Coach Federation. After this, she worked in HR Research at Aon Hewitt and attained her Technology MBA at NYU Stern.
Throughout her career, she has helped hundreds of professionals with career exploration and for the past 4 years she has been building her company, WOKEN, which is an online career exploration platform to coach professionals through the process of clarifying their ideal job and career path.
She is also an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Binghamton University and has served as a Career Coach through the Flatiron School/WeWork, Columbia University, and Project Activate.
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Curious about how to network to ask for a referral?
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How do you start to network? who do you reach out to and why?
By: Natalie, Benefits AnalystPosted on 2022-07-07 -
tips for great networking
By: louis-philippe, Business DevelopmentPosted on 2022-07-07 -
Curious to know about how to network as an introvert (mostly).
By: Tia, Project DirectorPosted on 2022-07-07 -
How can I use my service industry background to my advantage when networking?
By: TyPosted on 2022-07-06 -
Best place to find reliable and relevant recruiters?
By: Sosseh, Product ManagementPosted on 2022-07-06 -
I avoid reaching out to people even after they have offered their help, because I feel like I am “using” them for a job, etc. as I do not have a lot to offer myself. How can I overcome this...
By: Renee, Campus operationsPosted on 2022-07-06 -
Why do you do what you do?
By: Lisa, Hand AssemblyPosted on 2022-07-06 -
How do i network on global platforms effectively.
By: Uzunma, Payment OfficerPosted on 2022-07-06 -
I am an introvert and I dread talking to people. How can one navigate this process without feeling mentally and physically drained?
By: TaraPosted on 2022-07-05 -
How do I find recruiters in UX?
By: Heidi, English InstructorPosted on 2022-07-04 -
Role of networking when we are looking for a career change
By: Jennifer, StudentPosted on 2022-07-04 -
How can networking help me find a job
By: Sonika, TechnicalPosted on 2022-07-03 -
How should I approach a network for a job?
By: Anila, Project CoordinatorPosted on 2022-07-03 -
How is networking differentiated from mentor-searching, since both are oriented towards "growing your people group for professional betterment"?
By: MadhumitaPosted on 2022-06-30 -
How do I build my network?
By: Tracey, Project managerPosted on 2022-06-30 -
Once you've established that initial connection and you've spoken once, how do you keep the relationship going?
By: Clare, Marketing and Creative Project ManagerPosted on 2022-06-29 -
I’d love to hear more tips and tricks for networking!
By: KatiePosted on 2022-06-24 -
Should I be able to see you for registrations.?
By: NicholasPosted on 2022-06-24 -
How can entry-level job seekers network for referrals in a way that doesn't seem like we are stalking or being ingenuous?
By: Marie, Data AnalystPosted on 2022-06-23 -
No questions at this time, but I am excited to learn more about how I can be a better networker!
By: Allison, Operations ManagementPosted on 2022-06-23 -
What the tips for people who don't have a lot of time for coffee chats or meetups?
By: Jamee, Project Management ConsultingPosted on 2022-06-23 -
Any tips for networking during virtual conferences?
By: DaniellePosted on 2022-06-08
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