Networking & Career Exploration

You are at a guest lecture during common hour and behind a long line of students waiting to meet the speaker. You have 4 minutes before your next class, what do you do?

• Skip class and wait in line

• Take down their information and follow up with an email the next day

• Leave and do nothing

You meet someone at a conference that works in a field you are hiring, what should you do next?

• Ask them for a job or internship immediately

• Exchange contact information and follow up with a personalized message

• Tell them everything about yourself

• Add them on LinkedIn and wait for them to respond (you aren't paying for premium)

True or False: Every time you network, you should bring it back to your career goals

• True

• False

True or False: You should only be thinking about making connections when you are looking for an internship or a job

• True

• False

As you are speaking with a new connection over coffee, they ask you about your career goals and you aren't entirely sure what they are. How do you respond?

• Change the subject

• Say you haven't thought about it

• Say I will do anything

• Mention areas you've been interested in learning more about

When introducing yourself to someone, what is the most key element?

• Asking for an internship

• Showing your LinkedIn page

• Clearing stating your career goals

• Sharing your work experience

What should you do if you forget someone's name at a networking event?

True or False: If your conversation with a connection doesn't immediately center around career you should end it, it's not helpful.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the most effective way to maintain a networking relationship over time?

• Only reach out when you need something

• Regularly engage by sharing article or updates

• Send a message every few months about job openings

• Like their LinkedIn posts

How long should an informational interview last?

• 15-30 minutes

• 30 minutes-1 hour

• 1 -2 hours