Networking wheel

SLS 1301 Networking Wheel Template Sheet

· Label each arrow closest to the circle representing YOU with the names of places that you currently include as part of your day to day life. Ex: gym, school, work, place of worship, club, sports team, etc.

· At each location, identify TWO first degree contacts: people you already know in some way. Write their name in the First Degree Contact box.

· Approach your first degree contacts. Tell them about your professional goals. Hint: This is a good place to use your 1 minute commercial. Use the networking skills we discussed in lecture. Ask your first degree contacts for assistance with securing some leads….people you could speak with who are in the industry, in your target company or who might be of help in some way.

· You are NOT asking for job/internship openings. You are asking for names of people who might be able to guide you in your process.

· Contact the names given to you. Use the phone email, LinkedIn, or other appropriate social media to introduce yourself. Use your 30 second or one minute commercial to establish contact with your second degree contacts.

· Have some questions prepared. Ex: I’m interested in ________, do you have any suggestions for how to best prepare for that career? Can you tell me about your typical day? Etc.

· Continue to follow up periodically! A network must be kept active or it will disappear.

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