{"id":1490,"date":"2016-09-06T20:40:14","date_gmt":"2016-09-06T20:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1490"},"modified":"2017-03-17T19:41:00","modified_gmt":"2017-03-17T19:41:00","slug":"text-and-more-strategies-for-networking","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-buffalo-wmopen-collegesuccess\/chapter\/text-and-more-strategies-for-networking\/","title":{"raw":"Text: Professional Networks","rendered":"Text: Professional Networks"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Networking Strategies at College<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Get to know your professors<\/strong>: Communicating with instructors is a valuable way to learn about a career and also get letters of reference if and when needed for a job. Professors can also give you leads on job openings, internships, and research possibilities. Most instructors will readily share information and insights with you. Get to know your instructors. They are a valuable part of your network.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Check with your college\u2019s alumni office<\/strong>: You may find that some alumni are affiliated with your field of interest and can give you the\u00a0\u201cinside scoop.\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Check with classmates<\/strong>: Classmates may or may not share your major, but any of them may have leads that could help you. You could be just one conversation away from a good lead.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2016\/09\/06202121\/17022954836_717d533c84_z.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1491\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2016\/09\/06202121\/17022954836_717d533c84_z.jpg\" alt=\"Young man sitting at computer in cubicle, smiling at camera\" width=\"500\" height=\"343\" \/><\/a>Networking Strategies at Work<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Join professional organizations<\/strong>: You can meet many influential people at local and national meetings and events of professional and volunteer organizations. Learn about these organizations. See if they have membership discounts for students, or student chapters. Once you are a member, you may have access to membership lists, which can give you prospective access to many new people to network with.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Volunteer<\/strong>: Volunteering is an excellent way to meet new people who\u00a0can help you develop your career, even if the organization you are volunteering with is not in your field. Just by working alongside others and working toward common goals, you build relationships that may later serve you in unforeseen and helpful\u00a0ways.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Get an internship<\/strong>: Many organizations offer internship positions to college students. Some of these positions are paid, but often they are not. Paid or not, you gain experience relevant to your career, and you potentially make many new contacts. Check <a href=\"http:\/\/www.collegerecruiter.com\" target=\"_blank\">CollegeRecruiter.com<\/a> for key resources.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Get a part-time job<\/strong>: Working full-time may be your ultimate goal, but you may want to fill in some cracks or crevices\u00a0by working in a part-time job. Invariably you will meet people who can feasibly help with your networking goals. And you can gain good experience along the way, which can also be noted on your r\u00e9sum\u00e9.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Join a job club<\/strong>: Your career interests may be shared by many others who have organized a club, which can be online or in person. If you don\u2019t find an existing club, consider starting one.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Attend networking events<\/strong>: There are innumerable professional networking events taking place around the world and also online. Find them listed in magazines, community calendars, newspapers, journals, and at the Web sites of companies, organizations, and associations.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Conduct informational interviews<\/strong>: You may initiate contact with people in your chosen field who can tell you about their experiences of entering the field and thriving in\u00a0it. Many Web sites have guidance on how to plan and conduct these interviews.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Networking Strategies at Home and Beyond<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Participate in online social media<\/strong>: An explosion of career opportunity awaits you with social media, including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and many more. You will find an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/jobseekertools\/jobSeekerChallenge.aspx?category=5&amp;subcategory=&amp;keyword=&amp;searchTab=&amp;recommanded=&amp;recommandedCategory=&amp;recommandedSubCategory=\" target=\"_blank\">extensive list of suggested sites at CareerOneStop<\/a>. Keep your communication ultra-professional at these\u00a0sites. Peruse magazine articles, and if you find one that's\u00a0relevant to your field and it contains\u00a0names of professionals, you can\u00a0reach out to\u00a0them to learn more and get job leads.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Ask family members and friends, coworkers, and acquaintances for referrals<\/strong>: Do they know others who might help you? You can start with the question \u201cWho else should I be talking to?\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Use business cards or networking cards<\/strong>: A printed business card can be an essential tool to help your contacts remember you. Creativity can help in this regard, too. Students often design cards themselves and either hand print them or print them on a home printer.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Sources for Developing Professional Networks<\/h2>\r\nThe bottom line with developing professional networks is to cull information from as many sources as possible and use that information in creative ways to advance your career opportunities. The strategies listed in the section above provide you with a comprehensive set of suggestions. Below\u00a0is a summary of sources you can use to network your way to career success:\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Meet-up groups<\/td>\r\n<td>Conferences<\/td>\r\n<td>Special events<\/td>\r\n<td>Technology tools<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Social media<\/td>\r\n<td>Career centers<\/td>\r\n<td>Alumni association<\/td>\r\n<td>Professional organizations<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Volunteer organizations<\/td>\r\n<td>Internships<\/td>\r\n<td>Part-time job<\/td>\r\n<td>Job club<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Networking events<\/td>\r\n<td>Magazine articles<\/td>\r\n<td>Web sites<\/td>\r\n<td>Career coaches<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Headhunters<\/td>\r\n<td>Career counselors<\/td>\r\n<td>Family members<\/td>\r\n<td>Family members<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Coworkers<\/td>\r\n<td>Vendors<\/td>\r\n<td>College professors<\/td>\r\n<td>Advisers<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Classmates<\/td>\r\n<td>Administrators<\/td>\r\n<td>Coaches<\/td>\r\n<td>Guest speakers<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>One Final Thought<\/h2>\r\nFor additional ideas and inspiration about networking for career development, watch the following video, <em>Hustle 101: Networking For College Students and Recent Grads<\/em>. The speaker, Emily Miethner, is a recent college graduate and the founder and president of NYCreative Interns, \u201cdedicated to helping young creatives discover and then follow their dream careers.\u201d\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/static.3playmedia.com\/p\/projects\/20361\/files\/1291151\/plugins\/11085.js\"><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/iframe_api\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n<iframe id=\"myytplayer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TyFfc-4yj80?enablejsapi=1\" width=\"440\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n","rendered":"<h2>Networking Strategies at College<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get to know your professors<\/strong>: Communicating with instructors is a valuable way to learn about a career and also get letters of reference if and when needed for a job. Professors can also give you leads on job openings, internships, and research possibilities. Most instructors will readily share information and insights with you. Get to know your instructors. They are a valuable part of your network.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check with your college\u2019s alumni office<\/strong>: You may find that some alumni are affiliated with your field of interest and can give you the\u00a0\u201cinside scoop.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check with classmates<\/strong>: Classmates may or may not share your major, but any of them may have leads that could help you. You could be just one conversation away from a good lead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2016\/09\/06202121\/17022954836_717d533c84_z.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1491\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2016\/09\/06202121\/17022954836_717d533c84_z.jpg\" alt=\"Young man sitting at computer in cubicle, smiling at camera\" width=\"500\" height=\"343\" \/><\/a>Networking Strategies at Work<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Join professional organizations<\/strong>: You can meet many influential people at local and national meetings and events of professional and volunteer organizations. Learn about these organizations. See if they have membership discounts for students, or student chapters. Once you are a member, you may have access to membership lists, which can give you prospective access to many new people to network with.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volunteer<\/strong>: Volunteering is an excellent way to meet new people who\u00a0can help you develop your career, even if the organization you are volunteering with is not in your field. Just by working alongside others and working toward common goals, you build relationships that may later serve you in unforeseen and helpful\u00a0ways.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get an internship<\/strong>: Many organizations offer internship positions to college students. Some of these positions are paid, but often they are not. Paid or not, you gain experience relevant to your career, and you potentially make many new contacts. Check <a href=\"http:\/\/www.collegerecruiter.com\" target=\"_blank\">CollegeRecruiter.com<\/a> for key resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get a part-time job<\/strong>: Working full-time may be your ultimate goal, but you may want to fill in some cracks or crevices\u00a0by working in a part-time job. Invariably you will meet people who can feasibly help with your networking goals. And you can gain good experience along the way, which can also be noted on your r\u00e9sum\u00e9.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Join a job club<\/strong>: Your career interests may be shared by many others who have organized a club, which can be online or in person. If you don\u2019t find an existing club, consider starting one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attend networking events<\/strong>: There are innumerable professional networking events taking place around the world and also online. Find them listed in magazines, community calendars, newspapers, journals, and at the Web sites of companies, organizations, and associations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conduct informational interviews<\/strong>: You may initiate contact with people in your chosen field who can tell you about their experiences of entering the field and thriving in\u00a0it. Many Web sites have guidance on how to plan and conduct these interviews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Networking Strategies at Home and Beyond<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Participate in online social media<\/strong>: An explosion of career opportunity awaits you with social media, including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and many more. You will find an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/jobseekertools\/jobSeekerChallenge.aspx?category=5&amp;subcategory=&amp;keyword=&amp;searchTab=&amp;recommanded=&amp;recommandedCategory=&amp;recommandedSubCategory=\" target=\"_blank\">extensive list of suggested sites at CareerOneStop<\/a>. Keep your communication ultra-professional at these\u00a0sites. Peruse magazine articles, and if you find one that&#8217;s\u00a0relevant to your field and it contains\u00a0names of professionals, you can\u00a0reach out to\u00a0them to learn more and get job leads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask family members and friends, coworkers, and acquaintances for referrals<\/strong>: Do they know others who might help you? You can start with the question \u201cWho else should I be talking to?\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use business cards or networking cards<\/strong>: A printed business card can be an essential tool to help your contacts remember you. Creativity can help in this regard, too. Students often design cards themselves and either hand print them or print them on a home printer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Sources for Developing Professional Networks<\/h2>\n<p>The bottom line with developing professional networks is to cull information from as many sources as possible and use that information in creative ways to advance your career opportunities. The strategies listed in the section above provide you with a comprehensive set of suggestions. Below\u00a0is a summary of sources you can use to network your way to career success:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Meet-up groups<\/td>\n<td>Conferences<\/td>\n<td>Special events<\/td>\n<td>Technology tools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Social media<\/td>\n<td>Career centers<\/td>\n<td>Alumni association<\/td>\n<td>Professional organizations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Volunteer organizations<\/td>\n<td>Internships<\/td>\n<td>Part-time job<\/td>\n<td>Job club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Networking events<\/td>\n<td>Magazine articles<\/td>\n<td>Web sites<\/td>\n<td>Career coaches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Headhunters<\/td>\n<td>Career counselors<\/td>\n<td>Family members<\/td>\n<td>Family members<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coworkers<\/td>\n<td>Vendors<\/td>\n<td>College professors<\/td>\n<td>Advisers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Classmates<\/td>\n<td>Administrators<\/td>\n<td>Coaches<\/td>\n<td>Guest speakers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>One Final Thought<\/h2>\n<p>For additional ideas and inspiration about networking for career development, watch the following video, <em>Hustle 101: Networking For College Students and Recent Grads<\/em>. 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