Importance of Networking & Connections While in and Before Leaving Campus

There are 3 core reasons for Networking while still in campu

Advice, referrals, and opportunities are the core reasons why networking is so important.

1. Advice

It’s hard to know the ins and outs of a field, a situation, or a job, when first entering it. By connecting and conversing with individuals with established experience in these areas, you stand to gain useful advice on what to do (or not do) and how to do it. This can help you avoid unnecessary mistakes and stand out amongst your potential competitors

2. Referrals

A genuine referral from someone with stature or distinction in your desired field of work can be worth more than gold.

Referrals speak not only of your professional capabilities, but also highlight your positive qualities as a person. It shows your prospective employer that the individual writing the review sees potential in you.

3. Opportunities

This is probably the most significant benefit of networking.

Forming relationships with equals in your field can broaden your knowledge of potential openings. Forming relationships with superiors in your field can help you stand out as a desirable candidate for positions they may have an influence in filling.

Either way, having a network of individuals in your field will afford you more job opportunities than if you did not have any professional connections

Others Reasons

4. Furthering your career -Helps you realize your goals(Personal Satisfaction)

5. Gives you insight and new perspective

  - Exchange Fresh Ideas

   -Opens Doors to New Opportunities  (makes you more visible)

6. Allows You to Express Opinions

7. Expands Your Support Network

8. It Allows You to Help Others (Who doesn't love helping????? )

9. Boosts Your Self-Esteem

10. Leaves you with lasting and meaningful relationships

11. It Becomes Your Resource (Biggest Asset you can have)