Networking is important, but can often seem overwhelming. Networking is the act of building and maintaining professional relationships. It is important for college students because it can help them gain access to job opportunities, mentors, and industry knowledge. Establishing a strong professional network can also be beneficial for finding internships and getting advice on career paths.

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Networking Templates

Tips For Networking

Reaching Out

When reaching out, consider the best person to reach out to. For example, think about:

Engineer vs. Hiring Manager vs. Recruiter

Ideally someone you have something in common with

Prioritizing the people you’re reaching out to:

  1. Existing connections or people you have something in common with should always be given priority consideration
  2. Hiring Manager: because they are the decision-makers
  3. Engineer: can give you a referral and insights
  4. Other employee: can you give you referral
  5. Current or past interns there: can often be candid and have recent experience in hiring process
  6. Recruiter/HR: best for answering HR-related questions and advice on standing out in application

Getting your messages read