One of the biggest challenges job seekers face today is not having strong relationships at their target companies. These relationships are important because they provide information, resources, and opportunities for your job search and career. While it can be challenging to create and …
Networking
By: Rob Porter
Throughout your career, it’s vital that you build up and maintain a professional network. A solid network will afford you new opportunities, and you’ll be able to gain valuable insight into your career. For introverts, networking might …
It can be challenging to figure out what to get from a mentorship. Haven’t you already grown your career without a mentor’s help?
Mentoring, at any point in one’s career, is a relationship that fosters collaborative knowledge-sharing. This is why …
Tis the season of networking. Whether you are attending a professional conference, a school sponsored event, or a community mixer, networking is a skill you will use and refine your entire life. Networking at an event can be a valuable …
The Engineering & STEM Career Spotlight is a niche recruiting event designed to connect engineers, scientists, and hiring managers in industry with top WashU engineering talent. This is WashU’s signature event for engineering and computer science students. All WashU students …
Do you even think about networking in your current organization?
One of the most common themes that has come up during my personal conversations with engineers and leaders is that many people are recognizing that they need to learn to …
To provide guidance to female college/university students on their early career journey, we asked eight professionals, including a Career Counselor and a VP of Growth, for their best advice. From marketing your skills and achievements to embracing self-confidence and advocacy, …
Even if you don’t use it, you’ve probably heard of LinkedIn. With over 830 million members in more than 200 countries, it’s easily the place for professionals around the world to meet and interact.
LinkedIn can help you reach your …
Don’t see what you want on a job board? Here’s how to cultivate the opportunity you want and use the contacts you make to further your academic and professional career.
As a college student looking for an internship, you don’t …
Today, in our hybrid work environment, email is the primary mode of communication when it comes to building networks and making connections. This means delivering an excellent introductory networking email is key for career advancement and growth. So, here’s how to …
