Networking

Networking Fundamentals

Networking
An overview of effective strategies for in-person and online networking to help you effectively build personal and professional relationships.

Developing an Online Professiona Presence with LinkedIn

• Create an Effective LinkedIn Profile
  - Showcase achievements you can't show on your resume.
  - Use keywords in your LinkedIn.
  - Articulate the value you bring to a prospective employer.
• How to Make a Better LinkedIn Profile

Informational Interviews

• Informational Interviews
  Informational interviews help you grow your network and stand out in the hiring process. A how-to guide for:
  - Requesting a meeting
  - Developing your list of questions
  - Effectively following up
• How to Conduct an Informational Interview
  JT Talks Jobs podcast - A great explanation of why informational interviews should be a major part of your job search, questions you can ask, and how to stay connected.
• How to ask for an informational interview
• The best flow for an informational interview

Networking at a Career Fair

• Get a career fair game plan
  Check out questions you can ask a recruiter here!
• Prepare your elevator speech
  A worksheet with examples