Networking

Networking is all about: Select all that apply.

Choose at least one answer.
Building relationships.

Making a conscious effort to increase your network.

Networking is all about: Select all that apply.

Choose at least one answer.
B. Ask her to call her friends over for tea, and showcase her work.

C. Create a page of her business on social media and invite friends to like her page.

1.
Your friend is a recent graduate; she does not know how to get help from her network?
What advice would you give her for taking the first step. Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
Assure her that people like to give advice when you need help.

Reassure her that almost everyone knows what it is like to be looking for a job.

Encourage her to reach out to her network as most people will gladly help if they can.
What does the theory of Six Degrees of Separation suggest?
Choose one of the following answers.
It suggests that everyone is six or fewer steps away, by way of introduction, from any other person in the world.

How does emotional awareness help you in networking?

Choose at least one answer.
Self-awareness aids and enhances our intrapersonal skills.

It helps you identify your personal style and your approach that works with your personality.

Your handshake can be casual, without an eye contact or a smile.

Answer:

False

2.
You should take the first step or offer to help before seeking help.
Answer:

True

3.
You should dominate the conversation and talk all the time.
Answer:

False
4.
You can ignore grooming, after all, they are not important.
Answer:

False

5.
You should engage others with active listening.
Answer:

True

You now know how to adapt your communication style to each personality type.
Match by dragging each personality style with appropriate tips on communication?
Pick up the corresponding answers
Earn their trust in small steps and do not ask them for big decisions right away. Helper

Leave plenty of time for talk and social niceties and remember to ask them about their family. Sociable

Be efficient and direct. Give them conclusions and only provide details if asked. Authoritative

Make sure you are well prepared and have plenty of facts and figures. Analytical

Match the steps in crafting the elevator pitch.

Pick up the corresponding answers
Step 1 Identify your Goal
Step 2 Explain What You Do

Step 3 Communicate Your USP

Step 4 Engage With a Question

Step 5 Put it all Together

Step 6 Practice

1.
Do you remember all the steps to crafting an effective elevator pitch?
Try this exercise, match the steps in crafting the elevator pitch to the descriptions.
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Think about the objective of your pitch. Identify your Goal

Think about what do you want your audience to remember most about you. Explain What You Do

Highlight what makes you unique and makes you stand out from the rest. Communicate Your USP

Prepare open-ended questions. Engage With a Question

When you have completed all the earlier steps of your pitch, put them together. Put it all Together

Set goals to practise your pitch regularly.

What are the points to remember when you start to network?

Select all that apply.

Choose at least one answer.

Be clear about what you want, that is – specific employer targets, specific career goals, and specific information
and leads.

Each network connects you to another network.

Start with letting your references know that you are looking for a job.

Which of the following are the best practices to follow for securing an informational interview?
Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
Get referrals from your network.

Email a request; it is less intrusive.

Remember to include your contact information.

Which of the following are not good practices to follow during an informational interview?
Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
 Being unprepared with your questions.

Giving your resume immediately before the meeting begins.

Not doing enough research about the interviewee.

What are some of the popular choices for networking events?

Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
Career Fairs.

Lectures, workshops, conferences, and fundraisers by educational institutions.

Social, cultural, and sporting events.

What would you do when you meet strangers at networking events?

Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
Start with a small talk.

Enquire politely about them using F.O.R.M.

At a networking event, you would use half of your time making new contacts, how would you utilise the other half of your time?
Select the correct answer.
Choose one of the following answers.
 Reconnecting with the old contacts and friends.

Which of the following helps you focus on building strong networking relationships?
Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
Being genuine and pursuing what you want.

Being respectful of their time, before making a request.

What are the ways you can reciprocate with the connections in your network? Select allthat apply.
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By sending a "Thank You" note, for a favour done.

By sharing an article, in which you think they might be interested.

By setting up an appointment to meet and re-connect.

What steps would you need to take to curate your network? Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
Collect cards, file them and maintain a contact database by regularly updating it.
 Connect and schedule meetings with the contacts that are important to you.

Prioritise the list of contacts with whom you would like always to be in touch.

What will you do with these contacts? Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.

Stay connected with them via LinkedIn or send greeting emails during festive seasons.

Send them a follow-up email, thanking them for their time and arranging to meet up when appropriate.

2.
How do you think these contacts will benefit you? Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.

They may lead to employment opportunities.

They may widen your circle and bring in new contacts.

3.
How would you behave when exchanging name cards? Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
 You should meet as many people as possible and collect more name cards to increase your chances while still
being perceived as showing genuine interest in talking to the people present.

You should exchange name cards with people of different background so as to widen your network.

4.
When contacting the people from the networking session, what will be your priority? Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.

Get to know the person and the organisation.

Let them know your experience and your expertise.

Which are the benefits of Networking?
Choose one of the following answers.
All of the above.

Networking is all about:

Choose one of the following answers.
Building relationships.

Many jobs are not advertised; this market is called:

Choose one of the following answers.
Hidden market.

Which of the following statements about networking are true?

Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
You network every day and everywhere you go.

Jobseekers hesitate to take advantage for the fear of appearing pushy.

Networking helps you: (Select all that apply.)
Choose at least one answer.
Connect and help others in good and bad times.

Tap the hidden job market.

Make valuable connections in your chosen field.

Match each step to their sequence in the process.

Pick up the corresponding answers
Step 1 Conditioning the mind

Step 2 Taking the First Step

Step 3 Knocking on the First Door

Step 4 Joining the Party

Step 5 Strengthening the Network

What are the correct ways to tap your existing networking? Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
Start with your current contacts.

Keep them informed about your job search progress.

Let them know of the progress and thank them for their help regardless of the outcome.

What are the points to remember if you want to strike a positive first impression?
Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
Master your introduction with confidence: firm handshake; eye contact and smile.

Remember their names.

Take the initiative. Take the first step or offer to help before seeking it.

Engage others with active listening.

What are the incorrect ways to impress in an informal interview session? Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
There is no need to bring your resume along.

Wait for them to contact you.

What are the accurate steps to Craft an Elevator Speech? Match the correct steps.
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Step 1 Identify Your Goal

Step 2 Explain What You Do

Step 3 Communicate Your Unique Selling Preposition

Step 4 Engage With a Question

Step 5 Put it all Together

Step 6 Practice

How would you behave during the networking session? Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
Be approachable and open, keep a smiling face and maintain good eye contact with the guests.

Do not hesitate to make the first move and move around freely to introduce yourself.

When someone makes eye contact with you and acknowledges your presence, which of the following will be the ideal reaction?
Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
Return the acknowledgement and walk up to offer your handshake.
 Return the acknowledgement, chat up with the person and move on to the next one when there is an appropriate
break.

Return the acknowledgement, exchange name card and move to the next person.

You have met someone who is very interested to know more about you and potentially offering you a career opportunity.
What will you do? Select all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
Remember to exchange name card for future correspondence.

Stay put and make sure you leave a good impression before you continue to move around for more opportunities.

During a group conversation, everyone is chatting with one another as they have a common topic and you are left alone, what will you do? Select all that
apply.
Choose at least one answer.
Politely leave the group and look for another group that you can connect with.

To understand better, be attentive and continue to show interest by trying to seek clarification, and reconnect with
the group.

You are having a conversation with a group of people, how would you behave?
elect all that apply.
Choose at least one answer.
Be attentive when listening and try to speak up at the correct moment.

Be humble and honest. If it is a topic that you have not much knowledge in, when asked, admit it and seek for
advice.