If you’ve ever had to pick people for your group or team, chances are you asked your friends to recommend people they know. In much the same way, many of the positions available are filled through personal referrals. Networking is making connections—talking with people who can provide you with information, advice, resources, and possible contacts related to your fields of interest. Develop your connections to learn about opportunities beyond campus interviews or what is posted on Crimson Careers.
Wondering what your LinkedIn profile pic should look like? Easy—just flip the situation. You’re scrolling through LinkedIn, and someone sends you a connection request. You check out their profile and, bam, you see a blurry, casual selfie. Instantly, your impression …
Katie Homar offers tips for composing thoughtful thank-you notes.
“Taking time to share your gratitude is an important career skill and essential to effective leadership. As Rhonda Sutton noted earlier this year in ‘Carpe Careers,’ expressing gratitude is also key …
Imagine it’s your last year of college. Classes are winding down, and the job market is looming just around the corner. Then it hits you: Connections matter—it’s as much about who you know as what you know. Networking in college …
