HOKIE Nation Network
Agenda Professional Networks Social Networks Presenting Yourself Questions and Discussion
Professional Networks• Chamber of Commerce and Boards of
Trade– Scheduled events– Professional networking events– Committee involvement– B2B
• County/Local Government Services– Small Business Development and Incubators– Economic Development– Public Hearings
Professional Networks continued• Alumni
– University• Undergrad and Graduate schools
– College and Departments– High Schools– Professional Curriculums
• Leadership Fairfax, Lead Virginia, Sorenson Institute• Certificates, Licenses
Often these organizations will have publications with job opportunities
Social Networks• LinkedIn and Facebook
– Groups• Employers• Professional
Opportunity to get into online discussions
– Blogs
Presenting Yourself Resumes Cover letters and follow up notes
Sell how you will benefit the organization; your skills to the organization’s needs
Social Media What impression are you leaving through
LinkedIn or Facebook?