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Making Professional Connections & Searching for career opportunities

Attending a Networking Event

You have been invited to a small networking event specifically designed for young people just like you to meet potential employers. As you arrive, you notice a few people talking in small groups. What do you do next?

How do you approach meeting new people at the event?

Stand by alone and wait for someone to approach you.

Join a group conversation by standing close and listening first.

Look for someone standing alone and introduce yourself.

Introducing yourself at an event

You’re attending an event where many professionals in your field are present. You see someone standing alone who you think could be a valuable contact, but you’re unsure how to introduce yourself.

What’s the best way to introduce yourself at a professional networking event?

Wait for them to make eye contact and see if they approach you first.

Walk up, introduce yourself, and mention that you’re looking to make new connections at the event.

Walk up, introduce yourself by name, and ask about their role or what brought them to the event.

Job Search Approach

You’re ready to start looking for a job, but there are many different ways to begin. You’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by the choices.

What’s the best way to approach your job search?

Apply to as many jobs as possible online.

Ask family or friends if they know anyone hiring.

Use a combination of online applications and networking to find job opportunities.

Writing a Professional Email

You found a job you’re interested in, but you want to reach out to someone at the company before applying. You’re ready to write an email, but what should you include?

What do you write in your email?

Write a long email explaining why you want the job and listing all your qualifications.

Send a brief message asking if they have any job openings.

Introduce yourself and mention a shared connection, then ask for advice on applying.

Using Social Media for Networking

You’re interested in expanding your professional network online, and you’ve heard that social media can be a great tool. You have a LinkedIn profile, but you’re not sure how to use it effectively to connect with people in your industry.

How do you start using LinkedIn to grow your professional connections?

Wait for people to connect with you first before reaching out.

Post updates about your job search and skills, hoping others will notice and connect with you.

Send connection requests to people in your industry with a personalized message introducing yourself.

Following Up After a Networking Event

You met a few interesting people at the event and exchanged contact information. Now it’s time to follow up, but you’re not sure how.

What’s the best way to follow up with the people you met?

Wait a few weeks to see if they contact you first.

Message them immediately and ask if they know of any job openings.

Send a message thanking them for the conversation and express interest in staying in touch.

Fantastic work! You’ve shown a strong understanding of how to build and maintain professional relationships, and you’re well on your way to navigating the job market with confidence.

You’re doing well but can improve some of your approaches to networking and job searching. Keep practicing and don’t be afraid to reach out to others for support!

There’s plenty of potential in how you approach job searching and networking! By being a bit more proactive and exploring new strategies, you’ll discover great opportunities to connect with others. Keep practising and remember that each step forward is progress!

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Project number: 2023-1-IT03-KA220-YOU-000155214

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Making Professional Connections & Searching for career opportunities

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