The Means and Mechanics of Effective Contact Networking

Region: Philadelphia
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:00 PM
Attendees: 2

All job campaigns involve networking, but did you know there are different kinds of networking? Often people consider networking as "Rolodex building", the so-called "grip and grin" approach at a function or event. And there's "structured networking", in which individuals gather to in a meeting to present their pitches and give and receive specific contacts and ideas.

On April 2, we'll discuss "CONTACT NETWORKING". Contact networking is the art of getting and perfecting face-to-face, one-on-one meetings with people who can specifically advise and direct you.

You'll learn…

o How to structure a contact list

o How to arrange an "enthusiastic referral"

o How to find out "what's going on"

o How to determine where you fit in

o How to parlay a meeting into more contact networking

SPEAKER

Robert L. Kress '49, Senior Consultant, Drake Beam Morin, Inc.

Bob returns for his second presentation to Philly NetNight. Last month, Bob presented an overall framework to job searching and careeer transition. Bob Kress has for 13 years been active in the professional executive transition industry as senior consultant to Right Management Consultants and Drake Beam Morin, Inc., two of America's leading career development firms. Previously Bob has enjoyed several successful careers. He served as President of Godiva Chocolates, responsible for bringing Godiva to the United States. In Sun Valley, ID, where he also served as president of the city council, Bob was a successful land developer of Bigwood. He has directed new ventures for The Franklin Mint. He founded, grew, and successfully sold his own business in food services. He has also worked in the advertising industry. Bob is also active as a community volunteer and serves Princeton as president of the Class of 1949. Bob brings a wealth of experience and insight to the challenge of career development.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

All Princetonians of all eras in career transition, either looking for a new job, considering a career

shift, or interested in current employment trends.

(Due to space considerations, we have to restrict attendance to Princetonians only for the first few

meetings. We appreciate your understanding.)

FORMAT

6:00 pm to 6:30 pm Presentation

6:30 to 7:00 pm Q & A, including discussion about ongoing programming

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Structured Networking

VENUE

Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP

42nd Floor 1735 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone: (215) 864-8603

Host: John P. Lavelle, Jr. '85

CONTRIBUTION (to defray various incidental charges):

$3 for Princeton Club of Philadelphia members

$5 for all other Princetonians

PLEASE BRING

1. A "Name Tent" (as like a 9x12 manila envelope folded in half vertically, on which to write your name and place on the table in front of you.)

2. A name badge (as like a clip-on plastic name badge recycled from your last function or cocktail party)

3. At least 50 name cards

4.At least 50 resumes (to swap with other participants)

5.A rehearsed 60 second elevator speech to tell us who you are, what you do, where you are going, what you would like from the group, and what you might offer the group.

RSVP

Joe McErlean '85

Tel: 800-523-2351

Email: jmcerlean@jmsonline.com

If you are thinking about, struggling with, working on, or campaigning for your next job, career, or lifestyle, NetNight is for you. We look forward to seeing you.

Sincerely,

Princeton Club of Philadelphia:

Joe McErlean '85

Neil Desnoyers '89

Terry Tran '98

Alumni Council Careers Committee:

Tom Pyle '76, Vice Chair

Neil Desnoyers '89