Networking is the art of building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships. During your college career and throughout your work life, you will have opportunities to attend professional and social events where guests “network.” Many people assume incorrectly that networking is only about finding jobs. While attending a networking event rarely lands you a job, it could help you create relationships that eventually leads to a job. If you make one valuable contact at a networking event, it’s worth the time you invested to attend. In this session, you will learn about the tools for networking and creating your elevator pitch, which can be used in many of these conversations.
