Connections Tips
Description:
Being helpful is one of the best ways to connect with others. Share a resource, tool, or idea with fellow job seekers.
Format:
- Make a 5-minute presentation during a weekly Connections meeting
Benefits:
- Share your knowledge with others and grow your network
- Practice your presentation skills
- Receive 2 personalized meetings with a career advisor to prepare for your presentation
Sample Topics:
- Networking groups I have found helpful
- How I contacted former coworkers from years ago
- Gig jobs: What has worked for me
- Why and where I volunteer / How volunteering helps my job search
- I landed a new job! What worked for me
- A tool I use in my job search [Demo]
Next Steps:
- Fill out an interest form
The career advising appointment gave me confidence that I was prepared and that my unique qualities and strengths were being properly highlighted in preparation for interviews.