Networking for Success
Tyrone Sessom
Importance of Networking
 Networking will expose you to the largest
number of job leads in the shortest length of
time
 75-80% of jobs never get advertised
 Building helpful professional relationships
 Establishing a pool of resources and outlets
 References!
Building a Network
Things you can do while in college
 Volunteerism
 Internships/co-ops
 Business Events
 Activities/Organizations
 Professional Associations
Volunteerism
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Helping in an after school program
Working with the senior citizens in your neighborhood
Organizing activities for children
Grassroots program in you community
Joining local organizations
Contacting your local Chamber of Commerce, YMCA,
Boys and Girls Clubs, hospital or school to find out
ways to help.
Internships/Co-ops
 Internships and Co-ops provide students the
opportunity to discuss career-related issues
with real professionals
 Blend theory and practice during work on
training assignments related to their field of
study
Business Events
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Career Fairs
Seminars/Workshops
Conferences
Business Socials
Community Meetings
Award Events
Luncheons/Dinners
Activities/Organizations
Past behavior is the best single predictor of future
behavior. You will be evaluated on your past
behaviors and accomplishments.
 Campus Involvement
 Student Social Organizations
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Fraternities & Sororities
Clubs
 Community Services
Professional Associations
 Surrounding yourself with
people that are driven to
succeed is important
 Enthusiasm is Contagious!
 “Its not always what you
know…”
The Benefits of Networking
Job Leads
Personal
Growth
Professional
Development
Available
Resources
Business
Opportunities
Increased
Confidence
Level
New Career Center Website!
http://career.indstate.edu