Making connections

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Expanding your social boundaries

Networking is sometimes a scary word for students, yet you practice it every day with your friends and family. Networking is about building relationships and learning from others. When you meet alumni, employers, and admissions counselors from graduate programs and sincerely ask them about their jobs or their institution, you are building relationships! Making good contacts can become an excellent resource for many aspects of your career and your life.

How to increase your contact base

Go to Career Center events. Meet with the individuals involved, whether they are alumni, employers, or graduate school representatives. Take advantage of these opportunities to learn more about different fields of work, practice your communication skills, and learn to be a better listener. | See schedule

Conduct informational interviews. This is an opportunity to meet individuals in your field and gain information and advice about your area of interest. | Learn more about informational interviews

When you get ready to graduate, join LinkedIn. This is an online social networking site for professionals who want to connect with other professionals. | Go to LinkedIn.com

Visit the Career Center. Get connected with the professionals in the Career Center and let us know what your needs are so we can assist you. | Talk to the Career Center staff

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