A Student's Secret Advantage
Your Network is Your Net Worth. Most jobs (85%) come from a strong network. It's much the same for internships, scholarships, and school applications - referral from a trusted source will make all the difference in a student being rejected or selected.
Research tells us Confident People are more Successful. When a student is prepared, they will be more confident and thereby more successful.
Networking for Students is printed in a font friendly for students with dyslexia.
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Letters of recommendation, job and internship referrals come from people who want that student to succeed. Networking is essential - in this book is a science-based method and process.
Order this book for the students in your life. Help them be confident while they grow their professional network.
“Building strong connections is essential for success and 'Networking for Students' is the perfect guide to help young leaders get started. We integrate this book into UPLIFT Leadership to teach students the power of building relationships, confidence, and communication skills. It’s an invaluable resource for their future.”
    - Kyle Kavas, Executive Director, UPLIFT Leadership
"'Networking for Students' is a game-changer for students entering the workforce. We use this book in our pre-apprentice program to equip students with real-world networking skills that open doors to career opportunities. D. Scott Smith provides a clear, actionable roadmap that makes networking accessible and effective for all students."
    - Dr. Wayne Fanno, Founder & Board Chair, Edvocation
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Dreams: Make Them Real
Confident people are more attractive. Attractive people are more successful. Inside this book you will discover a method and system to provide confidence while you grow your professional network.
Most jobs are filled through networking. The US Department of Labor says that hiring managers give 70% of jobs to someone they know or was referred to them through their professional network. This book will give you an unfair advantage in landing your first or next job.
When I was a student, I was told that to be successful I needed to "network". When I asked what that meant, I was told to attend networking events. I asked what do I do at the events, "network" was the response. It turns out these folks didn't know how to network - I was asking for something they did not have. That's why I have published this book. Students deserve to have a method and process to build a supportive professional network.
In this book you will learn about the science of relationships and a proven method to build your network. You already have a fabulous network filled with remarkable people who want you to succeed. You simply need to identify who they are and tell them what you need. It might be an internship, referral letter for a school application or a job. In this book you will identify your extended and active networks. Within your active network there are five roles: mentors, mentee, faculty/coaches/instructors, advocates, and partners.
You will learn how to connect with people at networking events. I even provide questions to ask to break-the-ice and get that person to remember you. It can be intimidating to enter a room full of strangers. When you use the system inside "Networking for Students" you will be confident - and confident people are more successful!
Students: You should apply the method described in this book to start or grow your career.
Parents, grandparents, interested family, friends, coaches, and instructors should provide this book to students.
Surround yourself with those who will not let you fail.
