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Enloe Career Services

Networking

It is the process of building relationships with complementary businesses, business owners, and business managers to  increase your influence and position within a specific market or industry.
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What are the Benefits ?  

The beneficial factors of Networking can be academic or professional.
If you are trying to get into a particular academic program in the summer, having a professional contact with whom you have a strong relationship can help you to secure a good recommendation and increase your chances of acceptance. 
Having a good employment record with your  employers now will allow you to obtain good references  for more serious jobs . 

Getting Started

  • Ask the event sponsors for a list of prospective participants 
  • Prepare a list of questions prior to the program  
  • Be prepared to offer some information about your interests, talents, skills, accomplishments and/or goals
  • Research some career fields of interest
  • Practice a brief introduction or "elevator speech" which can be delivered in 20 - 30 seconds.  

At the Event 

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  • Send a follow up email or thank you note
  • Join social networks based on  similar career interests
  • Initiate connections through the following social networking sites to establish your brand or professional contact database.

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