202 The One Where We Learn The Best Ways To Network in a Virtual World
Today\u2019s\xa0returning\xa0guest is a\xa0Career\xa0Counselor\xa0at\xa0Texas Tech University\u2019s\xa0Career Center and one of my dearest\xa0friends,\xa0Donna Srader. Donna\xa0is\xa0back\xa0on the show\xa0to talk\xa0about\xa0the best\xa0networking\xa0strategies\xa0to use\xa0when we are not face-to-face.\xa0\xa0
You see, in March of 2020\xa0Donna Srader, and the rest of the university staff pivoted from meeting in person to have every meeting with students, alumni, and colleagues over Zoom. She adapted quickly, and now she successfully hosts 6-10 Zoom meetings daily. She has found the best ways to conduct and participate in virtual meetings to get the most from them so that she can increase her connections with others. \xa0
Making virtual connections is hard. Donna takes the confusion, frustration, and exhaustion out of online networking and provides us with easy steps to take so we can increase our network in order to set ourselves apart and thrive in an increasingly digital world.\xa0
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Bottom line:\xa0Donna is going to share how to successfully grow your professional network virtually.\xa0\xa0
Your roadside friend, as you travel from client to client.\xa0\xa0
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Timestamps:\xa0\xa0
Reintroducing\xa0professional\xa0Career Counselor,\xa0Donna Srader [5:10]\xa0
How to best prep\xa0for\xa0your\xa0video\xa0meetings [9:30]\xa0
How to ensure we\u2019re connecting when we are not in-person\xa0through video calls and LinkedIn\xa0[15:26]\xa0
How should we communicate when using LinkedIn\xa0and Facebook\xa0[17:50]\xa0
Connecting with others via email and snail mail [23:30]\xa0
Connecting with individuals after an\xa0event or convention [29:30]\xa0
How to make\xa0and build connections\xa0in virtual meetings [31:33]\xa0
Setting the right tone\xa0in any\xa0written\xa0communication\xa0[33:45]\xa0
Networking in a virtual world [38:46]\xa0
What are the top interview questions\xa0everyone should be prepared to\xa0answer\xa0and ask\xa0[40:19]\xa0
James Challenge: \u201cLearn about breakpoint chlorination and perform breakpoint chlorination test on the water sample.\u201d [45:10]
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Quotes:\xa0
"Virtual meetings are such a relief to those introverts like me." - Donna Srader\xa0
\xa0"Zoom is wonderful. It lets you interrupt and ask questions". - Donna Srader\xa0
\xa0"When on a Zoom call: look at the camera, you need to have eye contact."- Donna Srader\xa0
\xa0"LinkedIn is a wonderful way to network."-Donna Srader.\xa0
\u201cPost information on LinkedIn at least once a week. This allows you to build those relationships.\u201d\xa0- Donna Srader\xa0
"Reach out and build relationships." - Donna Srader\xa0
\u201cRemember that the written word is\xa0for\xa0the reader. Be Positive.\u201d\xa0- Donna Srader\xa0
\u201cMy new year's resolution is to\xa0write a note to someone\xa0every\xa0week.\u201d - Donna Srader\xa0
"Post something that\xa0is\xa0helpful to the readers." - Donna Srader\xa0
"Written communications require you\xa0to\xa0think about tone and wording"- Donna Srader\xa0
"People love to help, people love to give advice." - Donna Srader\xa0
"A phone call is a very old but unique and effective tool to connect with people." - Donna Srader\xa0
"You have to set goals and you have to meet those goals."- Donna Srader
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Connecting with Donna:\xa0
Email:\xa0donna.srader@ttu.edu
LinkedIn: in/donnasrader\xa0
Website: depts.ttu.edu/careercenter/\xa0
Phone: (806) 742-2210\xa0
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Links Mentioned:\xa0
Episode 96 Donna\xa0Srader\u2019s first episode\xa0
CWT Study Group\xa0
The Rising Tide Mastermind\xa0
How to Look Good in Skype Interviews - Tips & Training\xa0
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