Networking Advice

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04/13/2020 Added

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Networking Advice from CASNR Peer Career Coach Lauren Ahlers. It's all about who knows you and who you know!

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[00:00:01.747]Hey Huskers, Lauren Eilers here.
[00:00:04.144]And today we're going to learn how to start networking.
[00:00:07.248]I know, networking can be intimidating at first,
[00:00:10.475]but it's crucial to build your contacts early.
[00:00:13.960]That way you have options when it comes to things
[00:00:16.170]like reference letters for scholarships.
[00:00:20.320]So first, you're going to connect with people
[00:00:22.090]who are already in your circle,
[00:00:23.500]such as family, friends, faculty, and staff.
[00:00:27.314]You want to share your interests and career goals
[00:00:29.720]with these people, so they get to know you
[00:00:31.700]a little bit better.
[00:00:33.300]And you're gonna wanna to go ahead
[00:00:34.480]and ask them to share a little bit
[00:00:36.210]about themselves with you.
[00:00:39.822]Next, ask if they have connection
[00:00:42.040]to someone who is already involved in the field
[00:00:44.220]you're looking to work in.
[00:00:46.060]See if they would be willing to make
[00:00:47.530]that initial introduction for you.
[00:00:51.209]Finally, set up an informational interview with that person.
[00:00:54.782]Make sure to ask questions that connect
[00:00:56.950]your career goals with their line of work.
[00:00:59.660]This will help you determine
[00:01:00.820]whether or not this line of work is actually right for you.
[00:01:05.800]If you want help writing an introduction,
[00:01:07.930]there's an example in the job search guide.
[00:01:10.420]However, for a more personal approach,
[00:01:12.990]you can make an appointment with a peer career coach
[00:01:15.260]such as myself, Abby or Wyatt,
[00:01:17.930]and we would be more than happy to help you write one.
[00:01:22.170]So why network?
[00:01:24.120]Why should you listen to me?
[00:01:26.130]Well, first of all, it's a great way to access
[00:01:28.810]the hidden job market.
[00:01:30.051]By expressing my career goals to my advisor,
[00:01:32.933]he was able to put me in contact with my current boss.
[00:01:36.382]I was able to receive an assistant position
[00:01:39.340]in the Animal Science Research Lab,
[00:01:41.410]because I utilized my network.
[00:01:43.900]Remember, it's not what you know, it's who you know.

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