Networking

What is networking?

网络是与人们建立关系以交换信息和发展 professionally. 你的职业关系网可以包括你的朋友、同学、教授、 同事，主管，甚至你的家人，朋友或邻居. Don't 忘记你在特拉华大学的职业顾问也在你的专业网络中!

Why network?

当你开始寻找机会时，你的职业关系网可以帮你找到 机会会告诉你去哪里找，或者当他们看到新的东西时提醒你 opportunities. Your network can even vouch for you when you apply. 

Use LinkedIn when you network.

• LinkedIn is like social media but for professionals! You can connect with people, 找到工作/实习机会并申请，找到特拉华大学校友等等.

• Fill out your profile as completely as you can. Ask your career advisor to help you or to provide you with recommendations for improvement.

• 标题:陈述你的目标、职业兴趣、亮点和/或成就.

• Photo: Use a professional headshot that shows your face clearly.

• 按行业、职位、地点、学校等搜索工作或人脉. 

• Message people! Don’t be shy about reaching out.

• Follow up if you haven't heard anything (roughly 2 weeks).

Job Fairs

• 研究——调查你感兴趣的公司，不要忽视那些不在名单上的公司 your field. 

• 电梯演讲——根据行业提供的工作/实习机会定制你的演讲. 

• 问问题——问一些在网站上找不到的东西. 

• Smile! - Maintain eye contact and smile. This will communicate that you are engaged and interested. 

How to Write an Elevator Pitch

• 电梯游说应该概括你是谁，你能提供什么和什么 your goals or interests are. It should be brief - imagine that you’re on a quick elevator 骑着车，只有几秒钟的时间告诉别人你是怎么回事.

• Example: “Hi, I’m Jessica. I’m a junior English major. I’m interested in editing and publishing. 我目前在世界事务委员会实习，负责社会事务 media for all of their events. I saw that your company is looking for a marketing intern. 你能告诉我你以前的实习生都做过什么项目吗 have completed?”

Informational Interviews

信息性面试是一种非正式的谈话，你可以和某人进行 is working in a field of your interest. Talking with people allows you to learn about different career paths and increase your connections. A lot of jobs and internships are gained through these connections. 

How to Prepare

• Research the professional and their company.

• Research their industry.

• Review your experiences, interests, and skills. 

• Develop a list of questions. 

提前几分钟到达，穿正式或商务休闲装. If the meeting 是虚拟的还是通过电话，事先找一个安静的地方并确保 your roommates know to be quiet. If you need a quiet place, reach out to our office if you’d like to reserve a private room on campus.

Send a thank you note: 
在两天之内，发送一封感谢邮件或便条，强调会议的价值 and referencing something specific the professional suggested. This keeps the door open for future exchanges. 

Develop a plan to stay in touch:
It is important to stay in touch with these contacts. Follow up every few months, 但这取决于你是否有实质性的东西要说. Substantial 更新可以包括:更新你的职业生涯，一篇有趣的文章， or even a season’s greeting. Not everyone will reciprocate, so do not take it personally if someone does not reply. Also create a database to keep track of contact information; 包括:姓名、谈话或后续行动的日期、结果和任何相关笔记. 

Additional Tips!

Beware of Social Media

No one should judge you based on what’s on your Twitter or Instagram; however, people will judge you based on your Twitter and Instagram. To ensure that you put your best 接下来，我们整理了一份社交媒体技巧清单，供你使用. 

• 调整你的隐私设置，知道什么是公开的，什么不是公开的.
• Know what comes up when you search your name on Google.
• Proactively untag yourself from photos you do not want public. 
• 永远不要抱怨你的工作、老板、同事或学校的公开或全名 social media accounts. Be wary of sharing your personal views on social media, especially about hot button topics.

LinkedIn

Why Use LinkedIn?

Regardless of your major, LinkedIn is a necessity in today’s world. It helps you establish 一个专业的存在，并开始建立你的专业网络. This is incredibly 这对获得工作、实习甚至志愿者机会都很重要 college and beyond. In basic terms, it is an online resume that allows recruiters and connections to find you based on your skills and experience. 

How to Succeed on LinkedIn

• Join professional groups
• Join alumni groups
• Engage with your connections
• Explore companies and look for people you have connections with
• Talk to recruiters
• Apply for jobs
• 关注你感兴趣的公司和在你感兴趣的领域有影响力的人