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Workshops

Working a Career Fair

Competencies that Build Career Success

Company Research

Self-Assessment

Applying to Graduate School

Winning Interview Techniques

Navigating the Job & Internship Market

Negotiating Your Future

Networking 101

What is Networking?

Networking Hot Spots

Who should be part of your network?

Developing your Network

Making Contact

Making the Most of Your Meeting

Networking Etiquette

Keeping It Organized and Alive

Networking Scenarios

Tips for the Less Gregarious

Additional Links

Online Search Strategies

Networking 101

Who should be part of your network?

Networking Contact Possibilities

School Activities/Hobbies Family/Friends Professional Services Work
alumni association student government parents banker/broker professional/trade associations
faculty club group members siblings barber/beautician past supervisors
classmates religious group friends/clergy uncles/aunts accountant past colleagues
on-campus college recruiters community organization friends cousins dentist work associates
career center commuting acquaintances neighbors doctor chamber of commerce persons
college friends exercise club acquaintances all relatives business owner/managers clients/customers
high school friends fellow hobby enthusiasts past neighbors employees of targeted companies former employers
deans golf acquaintances internet BB/chat contacts executive recruiters trade shows
past teachers job search groups spouse/significant other insurance agent
roommates military buddies friends of family lawyer
roommate's parents mail carrier
college friends' parents newletter producer
political party officials
real estate agents
reporters/editors/columnists
taxi drivers
town/city council members
U.S. Senators and Representatives

Last updated on Monday, September 18, 06 at 01:41:17 PM EDT.

 
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