It is a good idea to reach out and get to know people that can offer advice on your career! The key to being effective is to expand your thinking and consider making connections as something that you do on a day-to-day basis. By expanding your views you will start to build meaningful relationships and connections that can provide advice and ideas about your career. It’s an effective way learn more from your community, your fellow students and alumni! Here are 6 suggestions:
- Attend a DU athletic event and start a conversation with someone sitting by you. A fun way to get to know others!
- Volunteer for a cause that interests you. Check out the Center for Community Engagement to Advance Scholarly Learning (CCESL) for ideas. A great way to connect with people that share similar interests!
- Send an email or connect on LinkedIn to someone that you met in class, a career fair or at a conference. Update them on what you have been doing. Stay in touch with those you have met!
- Learn more about networking and making connections by watching videos at career.du.edu/videos
- Career & Professional Development is here to help: To schedule an appointment go to Pioneer Careers (see Appointments).to schedule a time to learn more about making connections!
By Patricia Hickman
