Networking Tip

Whether you're looking for a new job, or a promotion, or just looking to expand yourself socially, you probably recognize the value of "nurturing your network."

Here is an idea to help you build yours or enhance what you're already doing...

Seek out and leverage any mentoring and networking opportunities offered by the University, even those that are not necessarily within your major or your field of study. 

 
For instance, I took advantage of a mentor program I heard about through the grapevine that is sponsored by the Institute of International Business at GSU - not the same college as the one offering my major - and it has already proven to be a huge networking opportunity.

The entire cohort of mentors and protégés meets monthly. My personal mentor already takes an active interest in helping me find a job, which is awesome! But, on top of that, these monthly meetings allow us to build relationships with all of the mentors, each of whom is a business leader in Atlanta and genuinely interested in helping us develop our careers.

So, my advice to you is simply Get Involved.

Do some active research and participate in any program that will afford you this sort of experience. In fact, even becoming a mentor yourself will lend itself to building your network! Just find a fun and easy way to engage in great discussions and make some new friends - because that's all networking really is!