We’re glad you’re joining us and ready to grow your professional network to open doors for yourself. Staying motivated and taking action has a lot to do with getting results. Going the job board route can
be de-motivating.
When you network online and make new connections, the results can include meeting interesting professionals and building relationships on a global level. Being curious about others in your network and taking actions lead to opportunities and referrals when making the right connections.
The 2Actify Team
ONLINE NETWORKING: TIPS & TECHNIQUES!
It may seem obvious to send a personal note with an invitation to connect, but there are more professionals that send a standard message by just
hitting a button to connect than those that take the time to include a compelling reason for the connection.
Real relationships begin with curiosity and taking an interest in others----that curiosity can start with a professional introduction in your invitation.
When asking for a connection, make sure you connect from within a profile and after you learn
something about your prospective connection that can be mentioned in your note. The 3 general components of an effective connection letter are to:
Make a statement about something you saw in their profile.
Tell them your specialty and offer to be a resource.
Ask: "Are you open for a connection?"
Your invite should be a short introduction with a focus on making the connection.
ARTICLE: Getting Comfortable with Online Networking
“My brain is the key that sets me free.” — Harry Houdini.
When we’re out of our comfort zone in any situation including networking, it’s stressful. Thankfully, we can control our mindset going in.
This article provides strategy tips for changing your mindset so you can take
relationship-building actions. In a recent conversation about networking, one…
"As a result of what I learned about networking from 2Actify, I found my first position exactly the way they described it could happen!
I believe networking helped me land my new position directly out of grad school. I told my mentors what my goals were and started reaching out to nutrition managers early on. Lucky for me one of my mentors knew the nutrition manager with my new employer.
I’m motivated and plan on continually building my network and developing relationships."...Megan
2Actify is a 24/7 online video course and program that teaches motivated career seekers a step-by-step process for networking online to find a career and “beat the job board jungle".
