On November 29, I went to Starr networking workshop. I signed up for it a week or so in advance on the Starr Career Development Center website. There are very strict rule when attending their workshop. You have to show up on time. If you’re 15 minutes late, you’re not into the room. You have to sign in using your EMPLID. You are not allowed to take pictures nor record any presentation. This made me take a lots of note, jotting down important details I would want to remember. When I went there, I had to stand outside the door for a while. The door didn’t open until 12:40. There was a total of 14 students that attended. It was a very small and quiet group. Some were there because of freshman seminar while others wanted to get something useful out of this workshop. We talked about what networking is and how can we use it in the most effective ways. First we identified the content, and how it relates to job search. “A network is an inter connected group of supporters who serve as resources for your job search and ultimately for your career.” We also learned how to make good impression and do informational interviews. Informational interviewing is when you find out more about career information and advice from other people that are professional and knowledgeable in the specific field. Before doing the interview, make sure to prepare and research beforehand. Ask smart questions. Last but not least, we touched upon networking etiquettes, such as dress for success, follow-up protocol with a Thank you email, maintain contact & nurture network. Overall, I’m glad I attended this workshop. It was very interesting and extremely helpful. There were a lot of things I didn’t know when it comes to networking. I hope to attend future Starr workshops.
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