Session at the You and Improved! AUA event in November 2017, that covered how to network without 'networking' and build links by finding your area of expertise.

1. Building an external reputation

2.  Martha Horler
 15 years experience in higher education
 Worked in student administration, admissions, placements, data management,
programme management
 Currently Programme Manager for the Digital and Technology Solutions degree
apprenticeship at Manchester Metropolitan University
 Fellow of the AUA, member for 5 years
 Presented at 2 main conferences

8.  Sign up to mailing lists or newsletters
 Check for relevant events
 Training courses
 Qualifications e.g. AUA PG Cert
 Read publications
 Be aware of projects

9. How have you connected with others in the last 12 months?
What other organisations are you aware of?

11.  What are you interested in?
 What projects have you worked on? What did you like about them?
 Think about what others know you for – what questions do you get asked?
 What specialism or niche could you become an expert in?
 Read up on personal branding
 https://www.quicksprout.com/the-complete-guide-to-building-your-personal-brand/
 What is being talked about in the sector?
 GDPR
 TEF
 What will we be talking about in the future?

12.  Find a domain name
 Namecheap.com
 Build a website/blog
 WordPress, Tumblr
 Engage with social media
 Twitter
 LinkedIn
 Facebook
 Writing for publication
 LinkedIn articles
 AUA publications

14.  Submit conference session proposals
 Get involved in working groups
 Attend conferences outside of usual interest groups
 Talk to academics in relevant area
 Contribute to online discussions – LinkedIn, JiscMail
 Follow work of sector thought-leaders
 Visit other Universities – reach out when you hear about interesting projects

15. Any questions?
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