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The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Postdoctoral Affairs & Graduate Studies Job Searches & Professional Networking Ashley Carlson, Assistant Director Matt Falk, Senior Coordinator Objectives Building your network

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The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Postdoctoral Affairs & Graduate Studies

Job Searches & Professional Networking

Ashley Carlson, Assistant Director Matt Falk, Senior Coordinator

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Objectives

Building your network
Making connections
Managing social media
Preparing for the job search
Using job boards and recruiters
Investing time and being persistent
Putting your network to use in your job search

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A Quick & Dirty Guide to Professional Networking

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Building Your Network

Can happen anywhere at any time
Places to meet
Elevator pitch
Asking questions
Career services
Specific networking event tips

Elevator Pitch

1. Hook- Get their interest
2. Action- What do you do
3. Value- Why does it matter
4. Impact- A success story
5. Engage- Connect & follow up

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Making the Connection

Select those that matter most
Put the work in
Positive feedback
Make it feel more personal
Set up a time to meet

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Social Media Presence

Varying sites and how they are perceived
Multiple accounts
As professional as possible
Updates
How to follow

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The Job Search

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Get ready

Set realistic expectations
Spend time thinking about what

you want

Build your network before you

need it

Have application materials ready

and be prepared

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Get set

Do not just rely on the web
Tell everyone you know that you

are looking

Be visible

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Go!

Recommended places to look
Big boards- Monster, Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor
Small boards- professional organizations and local boards
Specific boards- know about USAjobs.gov
Filter your search, know keywords to move quickly
Know your flex points and where job descriptions might flex
Recruiters and head hunters

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Keep going!

Chances are you won’t be

successful right away

It will be ok, PhDs and biomed

unemployment numbers are the lowest

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Putting your network to work in your job search

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Network to work… in 3 acts

1. Making your announcement… and getting a reply!
2. Find an opening, find a contact… and reach out!
3. Noticing a trend… getting the inside scoop… making a new contact!

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Recap

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Networking

Can happen anywhere at any time
Prepare your elevator pitch
Event survival guide:
Arrive early
Speak up!
Bring business cards
Keep that breath fresh

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Job Search

Set realistic expectations
Know going in what you are looking for
Build your network before you need it
Don’t just rely on the web
Tap your network and be visible
Filter and target your search
Consider recruiters and head hunters
Hang in there!

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Questions?

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Thank you!

Contact Ashley Carlson at acarlson5@kumc.edu with questions or for further help Visit tinyurl.com/KUMCASCEND for upcoming dates and more information Save the date: October 25- Applying for the position!