Your Network

• Who Makes Up Your Network?

  • Family
  • Friends
  • Teachers/Professors
  • Advisors
  • Mentors
  • Coaches
  • Supervisors/Managers
  • Co-Workers
  • Anyone you have a connection to!

• How to Grow Your Network

  • Get involved-- clubs, organizations, leadership groups
  • Talk to people-- faculty and staff members, res hall staff, roommates, class mates
  • Use our LinkedIn Guide to create or enhance your LI profile
  • Attend campus events and activities
  • Attend a Career Conversation event
  • Attend the Career and Internships Fair

• Managing Your Apprehension

  • You don't have to do it all at once
  • Set attainable goals: Connect with one Eastern Alumni on LinkedIn each week
  • Create your "pitch" so you are prepared to introduce yourself to a new contact
  • Practice:  Identify an event to go to where you can meet new people

• Benefits of Networking

  • Gain information and advice about a career field, industry or organization
  • Learn more about possible job opportunities
  • Connect with more people who are doing the things you want to do
  • Share more about yourself and your aspirations with the people you meet