Connections Tips

Description:

Being helpful is one of the best ways to connect with others. Share a resource, tool, or idea with fellow job seekers.

Format:

  • Make a 5-minute presentation during a weekly Connections meeting

Benefits:

  • Share your knowledge with others and grow your network
  • Practice your presentation skills
  • Receive 2 personalized meetings with a career advisor to prepare for your presentation

Sample Topics:

  • Networking groups I have found helpful
  • How I contacted former coworkers from years ago
  • Gig jobs: What has worked for me
  • Why and where I volunteer / How volunteering helps my job search
  • I landed a new job! What worked for me
  • A tool I use in my job search [Demo]

Next Steps:

I really can’t say enough about the excellent experience I’ve had with NOVA.​[I]t is a totally​ free service [but] the classes and services are priceless.​[E]very NOVA staff member I’ve interacted with has been amazingly helpful.