Networking Masterclass for JobSeekers
Networking Masterclass for Job Seekers: Turning Conversations Into Interviews
About the Session
This is a practical, no-fluff Networking Masterclass for job seekers who feel stuck despite applying, networking “a lot,” or having conversations that don’t lead anywhere — and want to start seeing real outcomes like referrals, interviews, and momentum.
This session is designed especially for immigrants, newcomers, early-career professionals, and career switchers who know networking matters — but don’t know how to do it strategically.
Networking today is not about sending random LinkedIn messages or asking for referrals too early. It’s about clarity, positioning, and relationship-building — and that’s exactly what we’ll focus on.
The core teaching will be delivered in under 70 minutes, followed by a 20-minute live Q&A.
Session Objectives
By the end of this session, you should:
Understand what effective networking actually looks like in today’s hiring market
Be clear on who you should (and should not) be reaching out to
Know how to turn conversations into referrals, interviews, and long-term relationships
Walk away with scripts, frameworks, and next steps you can apply immediately
What We’ll Cover (Networking, End-to-End)
This session goes deep into networking as a strategy, not a guessing game.
1. Crafting a Strong Elevator Pitch
What your elevator pitch actually needs to communicate
How to tailor it based on roles, industries, and seniority
Common mistakes that make pitches forgettable or unclear
2. Identifying the Right People to Network With
Why recruiters are not always the right starting point
Who to reach out to instead (and why it works better)
How to be intentional and strategic — not random — in your outreach
3. Building Relationships That Lead to Referrals
When (and how) to ask for referrals the right way
What makes people comfortable referring you
How to move from conversation → trust → advocacy
4. Outreach Strategy: LinkedIn vs Email
What a strong outreach message should look like
Cold LinkedIn message vs cold email — when to use each
Templates and structure that increase response rates
5. Networking Across Seniority Levels
How to approach senior professionals vs early-career professionals
Adjusting tone, intent, and expectations based on who you’re reaching out to
Avoiding outreach that feels transactional or misaligned
6. LinkedIn Visibility & Networking Hacks
How to increase your visibility to the right people
Simple LinkedIn actions that support your networking efforts
Positioning yourself so people recognize and remember you
7. In-Person Networking Conversations
How to approach conversations at events
What to say (and what not to say) in real-time
How to follow up after meeting someone in person
Live Q&A (20 Minutes)
We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A where you can ask questions about:
Networking situations you’re currently navigating
Outreach messages you’re unsure about
Referrals, follow-ups, or visibility challenges
This will be first-come, first-served, based on who raises their hand first.
Who This Session Is For
This session is ideal if you are:
Job searching but not seeing results from networking
Unsure who to reach out to or what to say
Getting conversations but no referrals or interviews
A newcomer, immigrant, early-career professional, or career switcher
Looking for structure, clarity, and a repeatable networking strategy
Important Notes
This is a high-impact, actionable session delivered under one hour
We won’t go extremely deep into every scenario
Follow-up sessions and focused cohorts will be available for deeper dives
If you want networking to stop feeling awkward, random, or ineffective and start working as a real job-search lever, this session is for you.