Mayo’s Clinic: Networking for Students
If students can think of networking as a process of giving, not taking, it can be less overwhelming for them and often interesting and even positive.
By Dr. Fred Mayo, CHE, CHT
At this time of year, students who are looking for summer jobs or permanent jobs at graduation are probably involved in networking, a great way to meet people, expand connections, find jobs and increase professional connections. However, some students are scared to network, some don’t understand it, and some have no experience, while others are excellent at it. This column might provide some advice for the first three groups and a reminder to the fourth group. As a faculty member, you are probably good at it; maybe this column will help suggest some new ideas.