Networking Essentials for Job Seekers
Two great workshops in one:
"Increasing your Net Worth" and
"Unlocking LinkedIn for your Job Search"
An event sponsored by 700 WLW 
September 29, 2009
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Xavier University, Cintas Center
Free to the public
To guarantee yourself a seat please email us to reserve your space.
Increasing your Net Worth
Networking is not just about collecting a stack of business cards and a laundry list of names. The TRUE mission of networking is to make CONNECTIONS, develop relationships and HELP others. The outcome of these activities will ultimately be increased business and greatly enhanced job prospects.
In this session we’ll discuss best practices for:
- Becoming memorable and branding yourself
- Networking best practices & etiquette
- Giving & getting referrals
- Managing conversations at live events
- Trading services to help yourself and others
- Business cards
- Where to network
About the Presenter:
Sandra Vogel, Ph.D
Sandra Vogel is a professional speaker, trainer, and internationally-recognized facilitator with over 20 years of experience in management, training and education. In 2005, Sandra became a certified contract trainer at the new General Electric Learning Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is also a certified trainer for Development Dimensions International (DDI), Achieve Global, Kepner Tregoe, and GE’s Professional Leadership courses. Dr. Vogel has received numerous awards and honors, including: SBA’s “Women in Business Champion” (2008); The eWomenNetwork’s “Innovator of the Year” (2006), and a Miami University award for “Women Breaking Barriers” (2005). As a member of the Xavier Leadership Center’s faculty, she trains professionals on topics including Presentation Skills, Assertive Communication, Change Management, Influencing Skills, Networking, Personal Branding, and Dressing for Success.
Unlocking LinkedIn for your Job Search
LinkedIn offers you the opportunity to enhance and broaden your job search, gain valuable insider knowledge and establish a powerful network of trusted colleagues. But the challenge is figuring out how to do that on this online social network . . . And this presentation gives you that crucial information.
Marketing Consultant & LinkedIn Specialist Andrea Dale reveals the keys to “unlocking LinkedIn,” in an information-rich presentation in which you discover:
- The three pieces of information you must have in your LinkedIn profile & why
- Who you must take into account when creating your LinkedIn profile & why
- The critical steps that may open the doorway to your next position
About the Presenter:
Andrea Dale
Andrea Dale is a speaker, trainer, marketing consultant and LinkedIn specialist. With more than 20 years of professional marketing and writing experience, her background includes technology, business coaching, career development, magazine writing, and professional services. Her knowledgeable and “real life” approach to online social networking and marketing helps professionals engaged in sales or career transitions, gain key insights and succeed based on what they already know. Linda Caso, a business coach in Louisville, KY acknowledged, “Great information . . .Common sense, but I never thought of it in those terms.” In addition to marketing consulting, Andrea offers LinkedIn consulting, workshops and teleclasses. Also an accomplished singer/songwriter, she has performed throughout the US and in Canada.
