September 15, 2020 6-7pm on Zoom
Professional Development Event
This event was lead by Ryan Wilhelm from Career Counseling and Support Services. He gave us tips to better network while in college. Networking is important because it can make getting jobs in the future easier. Something that I really took from this event was the use of LinkedIn. Before this event I did not use LinkedIn that much, but after, I have started using it more and adding more to my profile. I did not realize you could join groups and see what fields other people have gone into. I will be able to use this tool when I am looking for a job with the majors that I have.
This event is important to International Affairs because to be successful in the workplace we need to have strong connections. The use of networking allows us to learn more about fields we may not have heard of previously. It also connects us to people in fields we are already interested in and shows our dedication and commitment to people in those fields. By using networking in college we can connect ourselves to people and even obtain internships that will benefit us in the future. I am glad I was able to attend this event and learn more about the importance of networking especially while in college.