We provide structured and unstructured networking opportunities to executives and professionals in the $100K+ bracket, in a confidential setting, for sharing information and contacts that will help each person achieve their goals.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The Madison Area Executive Networking Meetings are exclusively for executives and senior professionals in career transition. We focus solely on helping you improve your networking skills, increase and maintain effective contacts, and bring efficiencies to the job search process.

This unique "peer-level" monthly networking forum has only one mission: To create a group dynamic and enable all members to help one another get connected to people that can support their transition to new career opportunities, including the decision makers in their target companies. In these productive networking sessions you will learn from experts on various subjects of interest to the job seeker. Then you will receive feedback, suggestions, and referrals that will improve the quality and productivity of your Job Search Campaign Strategy. If you are planning to change jobs, looking for a new career position, considering starting your own business, consulting practice or buying a franchise, this is the career networking meeting to attend!

******* We enforce a strict NO SOLICITATION policy. Do not attend the meeting with the intention of following up to make sales of services or products. The purpose of this meeting is to build mutually beneficial contacts that will help each attendee further their career.

 

AGENDA:
4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and informal networking

4:30 - 4:35 p.m. Greeting and Introduction of Speaker

4:35 - 5:20 p.m. "Taking Charge of Your Career Through Business Ownership", Perry Zukowski, SVP, FranNet of Illinois

5:20 - 5:30 p.m. Break

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Structured and facilitated introductions and group support on contacts, introductions, advice. Each person will be allowed 5 MINUTES (2 minutes for your pitch described above and 3 minutes for group feedback, suggestions, and support.)

6:30 Meeting Announcements & Adjournment

 

TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE MEETING:
Be prepared with a 60-second introduction that will include: Name, Field of Expertise, Unique Added Value, Career Goal and Target Companies.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE OPEN AND STRUCTURED NETWORKING PORTIONS OF THE MEETING?

During "Open" networking you're free to mingle around the room and participate in table discussions. You can feel free to ask others for specific help, i.e. ideas about what companies to target, contacts within those companies, or assistance with any aspect of your search. Bring plenty of business cards to leave with those you meet. A small card with nothing more than your name and phone number and e-mail address is fine.

During "Structured" networking, you should be prepared with a two-minute presentation that tells the group:

* who you are, background

* your area(s) of expertise

* how you can help the group

* how the group can help you

* the kinds of problems you solve

* what your ideal career/job is

RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Bring 20 copies of your Networking Profile. The Networking Profile is the most important tool for your search in this venue.
• The Networking Profile is a one page is a synopsis of your resume: Header, Career Summary; Business/Professional Experience (includes whom you worked for; when and where, title but no responsibility/accomplishment detail; Education, Other relevant data; AND lastly, and very importantly, Target Companies or Organizations. List your target companies or organizations. These can be “companies like …”
• Bring business cards and 6 resumes to distribute selectively.
• Be ready to share information you have for others.