Community Connections

Guide for the Young Professional & Career Coach

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?

Networking Through Social Media

5 Secrets to Making a Positive First Impression

Effective Networking

7 Rules of Networking

Standing Out in the Crowd

"Me in 30 Seconds" Statements

Working a Job Fair

How to Network Internally- and Why It’s the People You Already Know Who Matter Most

How To Start Networking With People Outside Your Network

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