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How can I properly network in college?
I am a rising sophomore currently on break. My first year in college I was successful when it came to making acquaintances and friends, but I lacked in my networking skills. Also, how can I network outside of school to start practicing?
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Melissa’s Answer
Hello Jayla,
Networking is an amazing way to meet new people and share what makes you unique. One of the best ways to do this is by becoming part of school groups such as clubs and labs. Joining sports teams or music programs is another fun way to find your a group. Remember, colleges and universities are full of opportunities to get involved. They usually have a wide range of clubs and organizations where you can find like-minded friends.
Networking is an amazing way to meet new people and share what makes you unique. One of the best ways to do this is by becoming part of school groups such as clubs and labs. Joining sports teams or music programs is another fun way to find your a group. Remember, colleges and universities are full of opportunities to get involved. They usually have a wide range of clubs and organizations where you can find like-minded friends.
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Tracy’s Answer
There are several ways to network that will serve you well during college and beyond. Here are a few suggestions:
- Join a school club related to your major - these clubs often offer opportunities to network with other students, faculty and industry experts
- Attend office hours for your classes - even if you don't need extra help, it's a great way to form closer connections with your professors that can assist with networking and letters of recommendations
- Attend networking events at your college - most schools hold events within each respective program that allow you to network with professionals in your field of study
- Sign up on LinkedIn and then join the alumni group for your college - as well as industry groups related to your field of study - you may often hear "it's not what you know, it's who you know" so the more connections you make the better that can assist with internship and job opportunities
- Join a school club related to your major - these clubs often offer opportunities to network with other students, faculty and industry experts
- Attend office hours for your classes - even if you don't need extra help, it's a great way to form closer connections with your professors that can assist with networking and letters of recommendations
- Attend networking events at your college - most schools hold events within each respective program that allow you to network with professionals in your field of study
- Sign up on LinkedIn and then join the alumni group for your college - as well as industry groups related to your field of study - you may often hear "it's not what you know, it's who you know" so the more connections you make the better that can assist with internship and job opportunities
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Ashley’s Answer
Going to networking events, even if you're by yourself, can be a truly empowering experience. These events could be social mixers, work-related gatherings, or personal get-togethers. Building connections, particularly in today's social media-driven world, can offer immediate benefits and also prove invaluable in the future. The knowledge and perspectives you'll gain from others will invigorate your mind and fast-track your personal and professional development.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Jayla !
It's great that you had a wonderful first year in college and if you want tips on networking for your career, you should mention what subject your major is in because networking takes on different ways for different careers or majors.
This advice is general and the usual type of advice in general, but you must discover your field of study and what venues would bring you into contact with people that you can connect with. I am also not sure of which college you are attending and what opportunities may be available on campus that you may not have tried yet. So, in general, attend Job Fairs, do volunteer work, attend conferences in your field of study, seek internships, apply for scholarships and grants and join groups and extracurriculars pertaining to your field of study.
Work Study would also possibly bring you in contact with people to network with. The next time you apply for federal financial aid, choose the Work Study option and once you receive confirmation that it was granted to you, go to your major department and let them know you want a work study job. It's really going to depend on what you're majoring in. You can also visit the Main Library in Manhattan to see if there are any free activities or trainings or events connected to your field of study. It is easy to network in New York City and you will no doubt find many venues.
So, you asked how you can start practicing outside of school - practicing what ? You'd have to be more specific, actually. Maybe a good way to "practice" beyond volunteer work or an internship would be to ask one of your professors on campus about specific opportunities. Visit your Career Center on campus for possible off-campus opportunities. Research online for any professional organizations or unions connected to your field of study and visit their offices. You may be able to obtain a part time job in your field of study until you go back to college in the Fall.
Register at Linked In and follow and connect with many people in your city that are also studying or working in your field of study. Also, consider that your particular college, as other colleges do in NYC, have specific Networking opportunities at the college, so ask about these on campus. The campus activities may have opportunities that outreach to off campus places that could give you a work/volunteer experience.
So this is just a general idea of some things that you can do to be active in your field of study and meet new professional contacts. I wish you all the best and I have left some links below for networking in your city.
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING IN NEW YORK CITY https://blog.unpakt.com/tips-professional-networking-new-york-city/
NETWORKING GROUPS IN NEW YORK CITY https://www.meetup.com/find/us--ny--new-york/professional-networking/
NETWORKING EVENTS IN NEW YORK CITY https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ny--new-york/networking/
It's great that you had a wonderful first year in college and if you want tips on networking for your career, you should mention what subject your major is in because networking takes on different ways for different careers or majors.
This advice is general and the usual type of advice in general, but you must discover your field of study and what venues would bring you into contact with people that you can connect with. I am also not sure of which college you are attending and what opportunities may be available on campus that you may not have tried yet. So, in general, attend Job Fairs, do volunteer work, attend conferences in your field of study, seek internships, apply for scholarships and grants and join groups and extracurriculars pertaining to your field of study.
Work Study would also possibly bring you in contact with people to network with. The next time you apply for federal financial aid, choose the Work Study option and once you receive confirmation that it was granted to you, go to your major department and let them know you want a work study job. It's really going to depend on what you're majoring in. You can also visit the Main Library in Manhattan to see if there are any free activities or trainings or events connected to your field of study. It is easy to network in New York City and you will no doubt find many venues.
So, you asked how you can start practicing outside of school - practicing what ? You'd have to be more specific, actually. Maybe a good way to "practice" beyond volunteer work or an internship would be to ask one of your professors on campus about specific opportunities. Visit your Career Center on campus for possible off-campus opportunities. Research online for any professional organizations or unions connected to your field of study and visit their offices. You may be able to obtain a part time job in your field of study until you go back to college in the Fall.
Register at Linked In and follow and connect with many people in your city that are also studying or working in your field of study. Also, consider that your particular college, as other colleges do in NYC, have specific Networking opportunities at the college, so ask about these on campus. The campus activities may have opportunities that outreach to off campus places that could give you a work/volunteer experience.
So this is just a general idea of some things that you can do to be active in your field of study and meet new professional contacts. I wish you all the best and I have left some links below for networking in your city.
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