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How to Make Contacts

How to Make Contacts. Lucy Hawkins, Careers Adviser. Download this PPT to open documents & read slide notes!. Learning Outcomes. Confidence in seeking out new contacts Understanding of how contacts can be useful Knowledge of potential sources of contacts

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How to Make Contacts

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  1. How to Make Contacts Lucy Hawkins, Careers Adviser Download this PPT to open documents & read slide notes!

  2. Learning Outcomes • Confidence in seeking out new contacts • Understanding of how contacts can be useful • Knowledge of potential sources of contacts • Understanding of practical ways to approach contacts to enable fruitful discussion

  3. A scavenger hunt...

  4. What did we learn? That was networking! So how should we define networking? A supportive system of sharing information services among individuals and groups having a common interest

  5. Why make contacts? • Gain information on what a job’s like • Interesting conversations • Access expertise to solve problems • Access the unadvertised job market • Contribute to early-stage ideas • Become part of a community • Gain perspective Define your objectives

  6. Finding contacts • Friends • Alumni office • LinkedIn.com • CareerConnect • Speculative approaches

  7. Career Connect

  8. CareerConnect: OCN

  9. CareerConnect: OCN

  10. Approachingcontacts • Do your wider research • Establish credibility • Pursue advice • Get past gatekeepers • Get agreement to proceed • Set the format • Prepare, keep to time • Thank them! • Build on it “I’ve been looking into [detail]...” “I’m an Oxford student...” “I’m learning more about careers in...” “Who’s the best person to speak to?” “Is it ok to ask a few questions...” “Would it be ok to meet over coffee...” “I’m a little confused about 3 areas...” “It’s been so useful...” “Is there anyone else you’d recommend I contact...?”

  11. Possible topics • What is a typical day like? • How did you get started in your career? • What qualifications (if any) are sought after? • What helps people succeed in your field? • How do you think things will change? • What are the big issues in your world? • What are the best and worst parts of the job? • I am right that the job’s like ……..?

  12. Isn’t this about luck? There’s definitely some luck involved, but... Luck = preparation + opportunity …what personal qualities can we add to our preparation?

  13. Making some luck Building our... Curiosity – exploring new learning opportunities Persistence – exerting effort despite setbacks Flexibility – changing attitudes & circumstances Optimism – opportunities are possible, attainable Risk taking –action in the face of uncertainty

  14. www.careers.ox.ac.uk/careersbeyondprofit 01865 274646reception@careers.ox.ac.uk Q&A#careersbeyondprofit

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