Alaina G. Levine

Networking for Nerds (eBook, PDF)

Find, Access and Land Hidden Game-Changing Career Opportunities Everywhere

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Networking for Nerds provides a step-by-step guide to understanding how to access hidden professional opportunities through networking. With an emphasis on practical advice on how and why to network, you will learn how to formulate and execute a strategic networking plan that is dynamic, multidimensional, and leverages social media platforms and other networking channels. An invaluable resource for both established and early-career scientists and engineers (as well as networking neophytes!), Networking for Nerds offers concrete insight on crafting professional networks that are mutually beneficial and support the advancement of both your career goals and your scholarly ambitions. "Networking" does not mean going to one reception or speaking with a few people at one conference, and never contacting them again. Rather, "networking" involves a spectrum of activities that engages both parties, ensures everyone's value is appropriately communicated, and allows for the exploration of a win-win collaboration of some kind. Written by award-winning entrepreneur and strategic career planning expert Alaina G. Levine, Networking for Nerds is an essential resource for anyone working in scientific and engineering fields looking to enhance their professional planning for a truly fulfilling, exciting, and stimulating career.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Mai 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118663554
• Artikelnr.: 42888399

Autorenporträt

Alaina G. Levine is President of Quantum Success Solutions, a career consulting enterprise with focus on advancing the professional development expertise of scientists and engineers. She is an award-winning, internationally known science and engineering career consultant, science journalist, professional speaker, and comedian.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword xi Introduction xiii 1 The Importance of Networking and the Hidden
Platter of OpportunitiesTM 1 Eight Networking Myths 4 Understanding the
Hidden Career Market 10 Breaking into the Hidden Job Market 11 Chapter
Takeaways 14 Notes 14 2 Understanding and Articulating Your Value
Proposition 15 Your Unique Problem-Solving Abilities: The Cornerstone of
Your Value 16 Brand, Attitude, and Reputation: The Networking Trifecta of
Triumph 24 Your Brand Statement/Elevator Pitch/30 Second (or Less)
Commercial 33 Chapter Takeaways 42 Notes 43 3 Determining the Right
Opportunities for Me 45 The Concept and Pursuit of Bliss 45 Your Personal
SWOT Analysis 47 Your Career Opportunities 50 Chapter Takeaways 54 Note 54
4 Establishing Your Brand and Reputation to Gain Access to the Hidden
Platter of OpportunitiesTM 55 Always Ask Questions 55 Asking Questions of
non-STEM Professionals 57 Stupid Questions 62 Seeking Mentors: The
Importance of Mentor-Protégé Partnerships in Networking 63 Being
Professional 71 Professional Etiquette in Networking 74 The Tale of the
BallO' Butter 75 Taking Advantage of Every Opportunity 85 Failure is the
Ultimate Opportunity 88 Self-promotion - The Right Way 90 Chapter Takeaways
105 Notes 105 5 Developing Your Networking Strategy 107 Identifying your
Goals for Networking 107 The Art and Science of the Thank You Note 121
Following Up 124 Organizing Your Network 127 Continuing to Follow Up and
Look for Opportunities to Exchange Value Over Time 127 Chapter Takeaways
128 6 Identifying People for Your Networks 129 Start With Who You Know 129
Institutional Networking 130 Diversity Groups Within Organizations and
Companies 132 Professional Societies 133 Conferences 139 Articles 149
Regional Industrial Representatives: Regional Economic Development
Organizations, Chambers of Commerce, Industry "Cluster" Associations 153
Alumni Associations 161 Regional Philanthropic Organizations 164 "Young
Professionals" Societies 165 Religious and Political Affiliations 166
Regional STEM-related Activities 166 Spontaneous Networking - On an
Airplane, Train, Taxi 168 Other Places to Meet People 170 Create Your Own
Networking Opportunity! 171 Chapter Takeaways 171 Notes 172 7 Networking at
an Event 173 Pre-Event Strategies 173 Attending the Event 176 Conversation
Starters 178 Conversations Enders 181 If the Person is a Jerk 182 Following
Up 184 Chapter Takeaways 184 Note 184 8 Social Media Networking 185
Principal Pillars of Social Media Networking 187 Preparation 189 Building
your LinkedIn Presence 191 LinkedIn Groups 197 Facebook 201 Twitter 203
Other Social Media Sites 206 Launching a Blog 207 Your Klout Score 209
Chapter Takeaways 209 Notes 210 9 The Networking Continuum 211 Index 219