Networking
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What do Paul Martin, Bill Clinton and Michael Dell all have in common?
The answer is simple -- they are all excellent at networking or making
connections with people that are important to their careers and/or
personal development. All three learned very early that the best way to
get a job, get promoted and get ahead was to establish relationships with
people prior to needing their assistance. They did this in a variety of
ways from introducing themselves at parties, walking into a business and
asking for help or picking up the telephone and making cold calls. None of
the men mentioned above would have risen to their state of prominence if
they didn't excel at making contacts and asking for advice.
The following assignment is asking you to establish such networks with people in your field of interest. If you are interested in accounting then speak to recent accounting graduates, chartered accountants and/or people who work for companies that interest you.
If you are unsure what career path you wish to pursue, speak to people in management, marketing and finance. The purpose of this assignment is to assist you in learning more about your potential career and in making valuable connections with people who can provide advice, guidance and perhaps serve as a role model.
Some common fears:
Some students feel that this assignment is challenging as they are immediately stuck by two or three negative thoughts such as:
a) I do not know anybody. b) I do not like bothering people. c) I am not good at asking for advice.
But -- you will quickly discover that you know more people than you think, that people like to offer advice, and that asking for advice is quite easy.
How do I get started?
The best sources for potential networking opportunities:
1.) Family - they cannot be used directly, but they probably know someone you can talk to. 2.) Once you meet someone, ask him or her if they can introduce you to somebody that may be of interest. 3.) On the course website please find a list of agencies that will be delighted to help you find individuals in your field of study.
What kind of questions should I ask?
Anything - you are only limited by your imagination. The following are examples of questions that students have used in the past (There are others posted on the course website):
1.) What do you do on a day-to-day basis? 2.) What educational background do you have? 3.) What were the most important things you learned in life or school that have assisted you in your field? 4.) Is your job enjoyable? 5.) Would you recommend this career to someone? Why or Why not? 6.) What advice would you offer students that are thinking about this as a career?
What do I pass in?
You will submit to your professor a 3 - 5 page summary of whom you met, what you learned and whether you enjoyed the assignment. Please focus on describing what you learned in the assignment. You may submit the question and answer section of your interview as an appendix.
Please Note: You are not to just submit the question and answer section.
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