What is Networking?
Networking is connecting with individuals who know about or work in the career fields that interest you. Most students network regularly without knowing it through social media, campus organizations, job fairs, or with peers in class. You can also be intentional about networking by joining LinkedIn or a professional association.
Grow Your Network
A global networking platform to connect with a wide range of professionals around the world. You can also stay connected with peers, mentors, and alumni!
A network of people who work in the same industry or career field.
Expand your network through a variety of events held online, on campus, and throughout the Twin Cities. The career development centers promotes a variety of events for students to meet and network with potential employers. St. Kate’s also offers a variety of events to connect with alumni, friends, neighbors, current students, faculty, and staff.
Start the Conversation
The more you network, the more opportunities you give yourself to meet and establish relationships with people who may be influential in your career.
One way to network is to set up informational interviews, which is a conversation with a professional that gives you an insider view of a job or industry. For tips, check out the St. Kate’s LinkedIn Outreach Guide and Videos listed as a resource below. You can learn things like:
● What people actually do at work
● What people like and dislike about their job
● How people get started in the field
● Current trends in the job market
