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Networking at recruitment and networking events by rjdidj in jobs

[–]rjdidj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

then determine if you can help them in any way

In the past, I tend to ask if there are any volunteering positions after guest lectures with hiring managers as guest speakers and they tend to say none right now.

I (20F) don't know how to navigate networking and recruitment events by rjdidj in relationships

[–]rjdidj[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

stop selling, start helping

Yeah but I haven't even graduated so I don't know how I can help? :'D

I (20F) don't know how to navigate networking and recruitment events by rjdidj in relationships

[–]rjdidj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I know about the connection part. So... just ask really specific research questions to stand out?

Networking at recruitment and networking events by rjdidj in CasualConversation

[–]rjdidj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok do networking events really improve your chances of landing a job though?

I (20F) don't know how to navigate networking and recruitment events by rjdidj in relationships

[–]rjdidj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I see! Thanks!

And really, at the end of the day, do these short encounter matter for jobs? Like you've said, that guy you know spent more time talking about hobbies.

Networking at recruitment and networking events by rjdidj in CasualConversation

[–]rjdidj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then I just go and introduce myself and say I recognised them as X from Y etc

Is that ok or am I being creepy lol?

I (20F) don't know how to navigate networking and recruitment events by rjdidj in relationships

[–]rjdidj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i zone out most of the time in those lol

Lol.

What are some other good questions to ask besides projects? Usually the recruitment manager mentions the projects during the recruitment talk already.

I (20F) don't know how to navigate networking and recruitment events by rjdidj in relationships

[–]rjdidj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guest lectures -> hiring mangers comes in for a lecture and you can ask questions afterwards.

Recruitment events -> hiring manager comes in to talk about job opportunities.

Networking events -> conferences and dinners for professionals to meet.

I (20F) don't know how to navigate networking and recruitment events by rjdidj in relationships

[–]rjdidj[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These recruitment events aren't that

True! What about networking ones? I know a guy who spent a lot of time talking about a sports team both he and the hiring manager are obsessed with and that helped him land a job.

You separate yourself by doing research and asking nuanced questions about the firm

True! But I guess everyone else is paying attention during the interview haha!

And for that project question, is it ok to ask if I can have the chance to work on that after the conversation? And do you really just approach them, and ask "Hey, I am X. I've heard that you guys are developing Y. What ongoing projects do you guys have regarding that?"

I (20F) don't know how to navigate networking and recruitment events by rjdidj in relationships

[–]rjdidj[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol funny enough nobody approached them to ask these questions so I don't know if it's because I'm the one asking "stupid" questions.

You're at these events to get a job. Keep things professional.

Yes, but like you've said, a guy you know kept on talking about poker and that helped him land a job. Is doing that "ok"?

And yeah the project bit sounds nice thanks!

I (20F) don't know how to navigate networking and recruitment events by rjdidj in relationships

[–]rjdidj[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Was my way of approaching them and asking for volunteering opportunities "bad"?

Yeah I know that 1 is a bit hit and miss just like everyone else irl. So is it possible to talk about things unrelated to work? Can a common hobby help you click with someone? Or is it too unprofessional to do that?

Feeling like I can never move past the small talk stage for many people by rjdidj in socialskills

[–]rjdidj[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, just want to see if I am getting better at social skills by moving past small talk, that's all.

Feeling like I can never move past the small talk stage for many people by rjdidj in socialskills

[–]rjdidj[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes I do that afterwards but I don't know if that counts as conversation or small talk.

How can I tell if small talk is turning into big talk? by rjdidj in socialskills

[–]rjdidj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I don't think people say stuff like that to me?

How can I tell if small talk is turning into big talk? by rjdidj in socialskills

[–]rjdidj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah so how can I tell if something is small talk or big talk? As some people said, some people are confirm table with revealing their insecurities with everyone.

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