Saturday, November 7, 2009
Networking and Creating a Self Commercial
We discussed in class the importance of developing career networks. Networks are important for developing identify, developing contacts for information, advice, and moral support as you pursue your goals. Kellly Pederson, a Career Specialist, at Rider University states that 75-80% of jobs are found through networks. And, a referral generates 80% more results than a cold call. We discussed that an important part of the networking process is developing a 30 seconds to one minute commercial of yourself. The commercial should contain your background information, current/prior roles in your responsibilities, education and knowledge, strengths and areas of interest and goals. Please post two parts to this blog. First, post your ideas for places that you can reach out to develop these network contacts (religious affliations, friends, prior work situations, etc.) Second part of the post should include your commerical script. Bring a hard copy of your commerical to class too.
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Most of the time I want to use this when I am at a seminar with science majors or I want an intern at a local organization. Even talking about me to anyone I know that could have connections in the Environmental field which could include most of the science professor I encounter on my way through college. I already try and network my future employment and also colleges that I want ot attend in the near future. I have learned that if you get your name in somewhere before you arrive, you will be known and remembered. I try to follow through with tat.
Good Evening, how are you today? My name is Monica Zabroski and I am an outstanding academic Envirionmental Science student at Ocean County College. I have plenty of experience in this field especially because of the classes I took at OCC. One major class I took was Environmental Science. This class greatly helped me better understand the ecosystems and the organisms that inhabit each one. Ask me a question about a plant or tree that inhabits the ecosystem or even what types of trees inhabit Pine Barrens. I know I can answer it. Most people do not know much of their surroundings or even what they do to contribute to it. I am far from one of those people. My life involves knowing everything I can about nature and Itry to understand it and protect it as much as possible. This field is my favorite and my specialty. I know my future is going to be in this profession especially once I finish graduate schooling. This discipline of science is my outmost favorite and I can not wait to join the rest who enjoy it just as much as I do. If there ius anyway possible you can help further my research in this field or even tell me someone I can talk that would help it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your time, enjoy the rest of your day!
Throughout my life I always used networking as a way to meet new people and communicate. When I started looking for jobs at the age of fifteen I never looked at ads in the newpapers or anything. My strategy was going to employments where I knew some of the people. My parents always told me ..."It's who you know". and that's how I got myself those jobs. I always met new people and gained more comnnections for more job experiences. Also with networking I noticed everybody knows everyone so I watched what I said about certain people. People will remember your name if you make your noticed.
Anytime I would go for a job interview I dress very presentable.
Hello, How are you, My names Gemma Valitutto. (And I would put my hand out first to shake.)I am a current student at Ocean County College. I'm planning on transfering to Kean University by the fall of 2010. During my college career I plan on majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in Special Education. Get involved with an internship and then pursue my student teaching. I would then send my resume out to all school districts, hopefully find a job that suits me well and then I would go for my Masters. I am a very organized and reliable person. Working for your company will make my skills stronger and my ability better. I'm an extreme people person and know hold to hold a conversation. I want to thank you for your time and I hope you hear from you soon.
(I would follow up as well)
I usually use networking when i look for a new job. But on a small scale i nearly use it everyday everywhere. When im meeting new people at the college, meeting my friends parents for the first time, meeting friends of my mother, any time i want to make a good impression, which is always.
to start even from a far i make eye contact and usually always flash a large smile, i want to seem approachable and friendly, as i am.. once me and the person were close enough id carry my bubbly smile into "hello im gabriela rossolillo, (or gabriela depending on who im meeting )and i heard you were hiring..or its a pleasure to meet you." with a gesture of a hand shake or in some cases a hug. id follow with small conversation... hopefully to make them smile, to try to be real personable, but not forward. i would tell them about my self. "Im a first year college student attending ocean county college, currently going for my liberal arts.", still always smiling, making eye contact fully--so they know they have my full attention. Id answer any questions they have--tell them my future goals, activities, anything they want to know. " i'm a very outgoing person, i love to be around people" after all the questions have been asked id end with " Thankyou so much for your time, im looking forward to hearing from you."
Networking is important to establish your passion and pride you take in your major. The more people you speak with the more information you obtain or you gain. Meaning that when networking with a group of people for educational reasons or social reasons, you will gain something from each individual you speak with, just like they will gain something from you. Try to keep your personal opinions out of the conversation, and speak about the facts in which you know.
Commercial Script:
The first step is your introduction, this is your first impression. You must have a strong and comfortable feel about you. From personal experience, I have never been turned down at a job interview, I applied for 6 different jobs within 10 years and I got all 6 of them, when I told my husband this, he asked "what is it I do when I interview" and I said to him one word which to me is key, "confidence". While you are speaking whether in a social or professional setting, you must have confidence. To me once you show you have no confidence, they lose there faith in you.
You then must tell them as much as possible about yourself, your passions, your experience, your future goals. For example: when I was going for a job at a daycare facility, I literally brought in a portfolio of all the experience I had up to date, including, volunteer work, CPR training, and references. As they looked through it I explained each thing they were looking at.
You then sum up by thanking them for there time, and tell them you look forward to hearing from them, with a confident smile and a strong handshake.
I am an aspiring high school teacher and networking is very effective in getting teaching jobs. I recently found myself at a board meeting at the high school and the principal of Lacey was there. Maybe after I master networking I’ll go back and make a really good first impression, and when the time comes, land an interview.
My plan of action would be to approach the person with a friendly disposition, and in the principals case, introduce myself as Kate McCusker, a past student of Lacey. I would definitely compliment him on his good work and tell him that I am currently in school to become a high school teacher. I’ll explain that I have been doing volunteer work with kids since I was young and got a job at a daycare center where Ive been working since I was sixteen. I’ll tell him my philosophy of education and where I see myself in a few years. I’ll make it clear that I would make an enthusiastic and good employee and would be very good at teaching in his school. I would express that I would love to work for him and even attended a speech he once gave about the interview process of a teacher.
Networking paves the way for opportunities. By networking, you can make new friend and have connections in all sorts of places. Networking could be used to get a job. You must always remember to make a good first impression. As they say, "First impressions are everything." As i said before, networking could open up employment opportunities. I was recently considering a career in cake decorating so a good person to help employ me would be (as an example) Chef Duff from Charm City Cakes. If I ever find myself face to face with him, this is what my commerical script might sound.
Hi I am Brooke Loessel. It's a pleasure getting to finally meet you. (shake hands and make eye contact)Your cakes are absolutely fabulous. I actually plan on attending a culinary arts school after my first two years at my community college. My mother used to decorate beautiful cakes and I seem to have picked up that skill from her. Another skill I seemed to have picked up is patience which it seems you have to have a lot of too in order to create those cakes. All your employees appear to be very dependable, which is another quality I happen to possess. Cake decorating is a passion of mine and obviously of yours too. I would love to talk to you more about it. Would you mind exchanging business cards? (exchange) I look forward to speaking with you. Once again it was a pleasure meeting you amd thank you for your time.
The statement “it’s not what you know it’s who you know” has always been true for me. In the New Jersey National Guard everything is very political. Jobs are scarce so it always comes down to how well you know how to network and a little bit of luck. For example last Friday I had been interviewed by a board for a highly sought after Government job. The competition was high and I still don’t know if I received the job or not but I did have a large advantage because I personally knew two of the four board members from previous networking I had done. I am hoping this helps me to get the job but if not I know eventually networking will be the key to my employment.
Hello my name is Germaine Alfinez it’s very nice to meet you (Mr or Mrs.______).
I really appreciate your time I know how little of it we all have. The reason you should pick me for the position above anyone else is because I carry a wide range of knowledge that would be useful to your organization. Besides that I am honest, hardworking, and above all else I may not always have the answers but I know how to find them. Currently I am employed full time with the New Jersey National Guard and I was picked above my peers to be put into a leadership position. In my position I guide and manage two soldiers who are my direct responsibility. In addition I am the chief finance specialist for the state of New Jersey’s Officer Candidate School. During my time working in this highly respected program I have helped contribute to 68 Graduates who have gone on to become fine officers in a time of war when they are greatly needed. In my spare time I attend Ocean Community College and am planning on becoming a nurse in the future. I want you to know that although my major is nursing I believe life throws us opportunities and we should always be flexible. I thank you for considering me for this position and hope that I can be an asset for you in the future.
In today’s competitive market, one needs to socialize with as many people possible to network potential career contacts. You should always keep this in mind when going about your daily life, because future job opportunities can be found anywhere. You can develop network contacts from obvious places such as meetings, clubs, volunteer work, school, etc., as well as in completely random situations like a party, a subway, or the check-out line in a supermarket. This is why it is good to have you’re “commercial” prepared at all times; because you’ll never know when you’ll have to sell yourself as an employee.
The first thing I do when walking into a job interview is to stand up straight, be confident, and make good eye contact while I flash a friendly smile. I hold out my hand for a hand shake; it’s very important to shake hands firmly to let them know you’re confident. When the employer begins the interviewing process, I behave as if I know everything there is to know about the position, and that I would be the perfect fit for it. For example, I once went on a job interview for American Eagle Outfitters. I told them that I had held my previous job for four years, so that it showed I was a dedicated worker who can hold a job extremely well. I also explained how I am currently going for my bachelor’s in fashion merchandizing, and had taken several marketing and fashion classes in high school. Then, I talked about how I am very people-friendly which would make me great in customer service. What stood out in the interview the most were the different tests and questions they asked during this group interview. They tried to surprise us with questions like “If you could be any animal, what animal would you be?” Everybody else in the group hesitated, stuttered, and said “um…I don’t know,” a lot but I stepped up to the plate with a detailed answer as though I was expecting that question all along. I ended the interview, like I end every interview; I held out my hand and said “Thank you for taking the time to speak with me, I hope to hear from you soon.”
Networking is extremely important while looking for a job or maybe just trying to get an internship somewhere. It definitely comes in handy for those looking for a job and I certainly know this well. My sister was offered a job in an Engineering firm in Point Pleasant, but decided not to take it since it was not where she wanted to be living. They asked her if she had any recommendations of an intelligent hard-working engineer and she told them of my other sister’s fiancé. Since he was able to network through my oldest sister he now has an internship that could turn into a job that pays over $200,000. Networking is without a doubt the best way to get a job. It also has come in handy for me for many reasons. One rather important reason is that one of my mother’s high school friends who has just facebooked her recently has been on Broadway. If you don’t already know what I want to do with my life, that is my dream. Since she is now in contact with him he is helping me pick the best school for theatre, as well as working to get me internships wherever he can. Although he is retired it is a start into the competitive world of theatre.
Commercial:
Hello, how are you today? My name is Victoria Buczynski and I am planning to go to college to complete a Music Theatre degree. In high school I’ve been involved in two productions that include High School Musical and Little Shop of Horrors. This year’s production is Footloose. In High School Musical I auditioned for and received the part of Kelsi, in Little Shop of Horrors I played one of the Ronnettes and this year I either want the part of Ariel or Rusty in Footloose. I’m currently the Drama Club’s Vice President. I also hold officer positions in Choir and Women’s Ensemble as well as being choreographer for Show Choir and the Drum Major for the Marching Band at Lacey High School. I’m a very dedicated person to studies since I’m in National Honors Society, as well as in the top 11% of my current grade. I am involved in concert band, concert choir, select ensemble, show choir, drama club, National Honors Society, and Marching Band. I cannot possibly ever give up an opportunity to offer another person help in any field whether it be academics or music hence why I’m in so many organizations. I’d love to be of any help to you in the future if you have any such position open. Thank you for your time, I hope the rest of your day is great!
These days, one of the best resources for networking is right at our finger-tips; the internet. Through the internet, we can reach out to countless people either through blogs or forums and in doing so, establish far reaching social networks with people from all walks of life. This allows to diversify our sphere of influence to include people that would otherwise be our of reach. There is a dedicated group for nearly every field, profession, hobby, or interest on the internet, and by networking through these groups, we can meet people that can help us to achieve or personal goals, whether professional or otherwise.
"Hi, my name is Nicholas Fonteix. I'm currently enrolled in Ocean County College where I am pursuing a degree in journalism. Upon completion of my associates program I plan to transfer to Stockton to pursue a communications degree. My passion, for as long as I can remember, has been writing. I wrote for the school paper in three of the five highschools I attended. I am currently a contributing writer to the Seascape Literary Magazine here at O.C.C. and perform spoken word poetry at open mic nights throughout the state and in Manhattan. In doing so I've had the opportunity to meet several poets and writers from the underground literary circuit, and all have been impressed with my technique and style. I hope to pursue my literary aspirations and some day, earn the right to be the kind of writer that highschool students are grudgingly forced to study."
Networking to me is used every day. Those side talk conversations you may have with one of your professors, or talking to classmate. To me networking is all around me because i always strike up a conversation walking next to someone in the hall way, or while im in the bathroom.
Script:
First i would introduce myself and greet the person whom i am trying to show interest. "Hello, my names Katie Birkner, How are you today?", "Hi, good thanks."
Next i would start small talk probably on the weather, make the person giggle. After i would ask a question in which i think the person will in fact know, it will strike up a conversation.
Following i might say something along the lines of what i am studying and how i am looking into interning for a specific study.
Explain my strong points: Academics, goals, experiences, etc.
If i notice a little tension i would get right off the subject and
then thank them for their time and hope to hear from them.
If expressing myself was a plus i would still thank them for their time and ask if i can have a number to reach them if i had any further questions.
When I am searching for a job, my parents always tell me to ask the people you know. Networking is a huge deal now a days, and you have to really use your sources wisely, becuase on certain occasions that can make or break your chances. Having connections with the boss of a company or the store manager can determine your carreer path and better your chances of getting that job you want.
Commercial script:
"Hello, and how are you today? My name is Breanna Ostermann and I am a senior at Lacey Highschool. I want to become a teacher when I am older. I have been in the child care program for three years now and each year it brings me closer and closer to deciding the path I want to take. I'm rather interested in your day care program and I feel I would be a very good asset to this environment. I am excellent when working with young children, and I am very patient and stay calm in tough situations. Being able to be a part of this Day Care Center would really help me learn more about children and help me continue my path of becoming a teacher. I enjoy being around children and I believe they would feel the same way about me. I'd love to be of your help if there is a position open for me, please let me know! Thank you for all your time and consideration."
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