Quick Tips: Networking for College Students

By admin, on February 16th, 2009

(I originally posted these tips on Twitter. @sweetcareers)

  • Not sure where to start networking? Try starting with some informational interviews.
  • College students have networks, too. But you’ll need to expand your network, and work to keep it active.
  • Connect with your college’s alumni network by contacting Alumni Relations. Also see if your alums have a LinkedIn group which is especially helpful if you’re looking for jobs in different geographic locations.
  • Remember networking is about building relationships. Even if you are a college student, look for ways that you can help your network, such as sharing recent news articles related to your field, or sharing contacts and ideas.
  • Alums in your network may be interested in news about campus, updates on professors, or recent athletic events.
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Quick Tips: Info interviews in familiar territory

By admin, on February 15th, 2009

(I originally posted these tips on Twitter. @sweetcareers)

  • If info interviews are intimidating, try interviewing professionals at your university. Universities employ professionals in public relations, human resources, and IT, as well as accountants, nurses, artists, curators, and other occupations.
  • Once you’re comfortable with info interviewing on your campus, branch out to interview professionals in your industry of choice.
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Around the Web in 7 Days: 2-13-09

By admin, on February 14th, 2009

In this weekly segment, I post 7 career articles that caught my eye over the past week – articles I think are worth your attention.

Networking for People Who Hate Networking
When I think of networking, I think of the brand of networking Louise Fletcher describes in this insightful article. Networking really can be about helping others.

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Honey Bees, Job Leads and the Best Employers You’ve Never Heard Of

By admin, on February 13th, 2009

Guest Author: Kevin Donlin

Precession, as defined by the American polymath Buckminster Fuller, is the effect that bodies in motion have on other bodies in motion.

To illustrate, think of a honey bee (and, yes, this will help your job search!)

A bee moves from flower to flower in search of pollen. While in motion, a bee produces a “precessionary” effect: it fertilizes those flowers, allowing them to develop seeds and fruit.

Now. Ever had a job interview with a company you didn’t plan on working for or had never heard of before?

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