Guidebook

Section 6: Q&As for the Young Professional (YP) and the Coach

YP: Questions to Ask Your Coach

• How has networking helped you find jobs and grow your career?
• How can I stand out in a networking event when there are so many qualified people?
• Are job fairs networking events and how should I prepare for a job fair?
• How dressed up should I get for a networking event?

Coach: Questions to Ask Your YP

• What scares you the most about meeting new people, particularly new employers and introducing yourself?
• Would you like to create and practice a “Me in 30 Seconds” introduction?
• What have you learned from online research about professional organizations in your occupation and do they have events you can attend as a student or new professional?
• Do you know anyone who is working in your field or a student who recently graduated in your field who could tell you about events for people in your field?
• How could you use church meetings or events to help you become more comfortable with networking?

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Visit this site to learn more about how to craft “Me in 30 Seconds” statements.

Visit this site to learn more about working a job fair.

Visit this site to learn more How to Network Internally- and Why It’s the People You Already Know Who Matter Most.

Visit this site to learn more How To Start Networking With People Outside Your Network.