Career advice for undergraduate students seeking entry-level job advice, top internships, interview practice, resume and cover letter tips, and salary information.
By Liz Seasholtz
For students and recent grads on the prowl for a job, the idea of networking can be stressful. Stereotypical thoughts of black suits, business cards, cold calling, and forced conversations are enough to make you consider grad school to avoid the process.
But the business of helping job seekers make professional connections has grown in recent years, resulting in more casual and even fun resources for job seekers. Meeting new career contacts is less of a task and more of a lifestyle, complete with happy hours and Facebook. To meet your full networking potential, read the list below to learn how and with whom you should be networking before, during, and after your four years in college.
ProfessorsMake an effort to connect with professors in your department. Take the time to meet with them after class or during office hours to discuss your coursework and talk about post-grad plans. Professors are experts of their fields, and companies looking to hire fresh talent will often ask for their help and advice when scouting job candidates. By building a relationship with your professors, you will be pushing yourself to the top of their go-to list should opportunities arise. And that relationship shouldn’t end after graduation. Keeping in touch and networking with professors could continue paying off long after you leave campus.
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