Networking Skills

Clem Mulcahey Banks Volunteering and Training CoordinatorUssu.volunteering@surrey.ac.uk

Voluntary projectsPeer-to-peer trainingSocieties, media groups, RAG events/pub&rec

Aims/ObjectivesTo give society committees the understanding and ability to use networking to promote themselves.

By the end of this session participants will have:A good knowledge of what networking isAn understanding of the importance and benefits of good networking skills.Knowledge of where and when to apply these skills.

WHAT IS NETWORKING?Networking is building relationships...

...but how do we do it?

How?

IntroductionCommunicationFollow-up

How can networking benefit you?

BenefitsThe SocietyPeopleCompetitorsPromotionConnectionsExperience

YouPresentationConfidenceCommunicationRelationship-management

What can you do?Go to other society meetings, Society standingJoint eventsSocialsOrganise forums/focus groups

Any questions?For more informationUssu.volunteering@surrey.ac.uk