Networks and networking
Featured in the Managing Career Development training manual
By Andrew Mayo & Geoff Atkinson& Karen Glasse
Category: Personal Development
Credit price: 3 download credits (Single user)
This training activity covers an essential topic for anyone interested in furthering their career – networks and networking. Participants are given an opportunity to examine what makes a successful networker, as well as how to plan a network using a network map. They are also given the chance to practise their networking skills.
The training activity begins with a look into the hidden job market, and a comparison between networking and dating to explore some of the basic tenets of what networking involves. Participants then consider what a network map looks like and discuss potential networks. They map their existing and required networks, including in this who they know or know of, and the closeness and importance of the relationship. Next, they test their networking skills and analyse what makes a successful networker. Finally, participants plan their next actions to use their networks through network planning.
Who is it for: This training resource is intended for use by trainers to enable participants to examine what makes a successful networker and, through network analysis and planning, decide how they will develop their own capabilities in this critical area for career success.
| Resource Type: | Activity |
| Min Group Size: | 6 |
| Max Group Size: | 20 |
| Typical Duration: | 02:10:00 |
| No of Pages: | 14 |
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Purpose: This training resource is intended for use by trainers with any participant who has made a personal career plan and wishes to learn networking skills in order to develop their career plan. The training activity should be done after the participants have had an opportunity to draw up their personal career plan. It is complemented by the activities, ‘Presenting myself’ and ‘Planning a career campaign’.
Download the training activity, Networks and networking as featured in the Fenman training manual; Managing Career Development