Networking for Nerds: Find, Access and Land Hidden Game-Changing Career Opportunities Everywhere

CONTENTS

1. Cover
2. Title page
3. Copyright
4. Dedication
5. Foreword
6. Introduction
7. 1 The Importance of Networking and the Hidden Platter of Opportunities™
   1. Eight Networking Myths
   2. Understanding the Hidden Career Market
   3. Breaking into the Hidden Job Market
   4. Chapter Takeaways
   5. Notes
8. 2 Understanding and Articulating Your Value Proposition
   1. You are a lot more important than you might have thought
   2. Your Unique Problem-Solving Abilities: The Cornerstone of Your Value
   3. Brand, Attitude, and Reputation: The Networking Trifecta of Triumph
   4. Your Brand Statement/Elevator Pitch/30 Second (or Less) Commercial
   5. Chapter Takeaways
   6. Notes
9. 3 Determining the Right Opportunities for Me
   1. The Concept and Pursuit of Bliss
   2. Your Personal SWOT Analysis
   3. Your Career Opportunities
   4. Chapter Takeaways
   5. Note
10. 4 Establishing Your Brand and Reputation to Gain Access to the Hidden Platter of OpportunitiesTM
    1. Always Ask Questions
    2. Asking Questions of non-STEM Professionals
    3. Stupid Questions
    4. Seeking Mentors: The Importance of Mentor–Protégé Partnerships in Networking
    5. Being Professional
    6. Professional Etiquette in Networking
    7. The Tale of the Ball O' Butterⁱⁱ
    8. Rules of video calls and Skype
    9. Taking Advantage of Every Opportunity
    10. Failure is the Ultimate Opportunity
    11. Self-promotion—The Right Way
    12. Chapter Takeaways
    13. Notes
11. 5 Developing Your Networking Strategy
    1. Identifying your Goals for Networking
    2. The Art and Science of the Thank You Note
    3. Following Up
    4. Organizing Your Network
    5. Continuing to Follow Up and Look for Opportunities to Exchange Value Over ...