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How To Network in Graduate School
- 2. Help! I can’t meet people! I don’t know how to network! I have to finish my work! I’m freaking out!
- 4. First ...
- 5. First ...
- 6. Now…
- 7. Now…
- 8. Like…
- 10. Graduate or post-graduate research for faculty, the institution, or an independent organization
- 11. But I thought graduate school was all about studying?
- 12. But I thought graduate school was all about studying?
- 13. Graduate school is also about…
- 14. Graduate school is also about…
- 15. Any is good
- 18. the best part of a fellowship is…
- 19. They are often paid for by others Information compiled by the GradSchools.com team. Find and Take Advantage of Opportunities in Graduate School
- 20. And FREE is always better!
- 25. Professional networks provide countless resources
- 26. Professional networks provide countless resources Trade
- 27. Professional networks provide countless resources Trade Professional Journals
- 28. Professional networks provide countless resources Trade Professional Journals Tuition Assistance
- 29. Professional networks provide countless resources Trade Professional Journals Tuition Assistance Endless Networking Opportunities
- 30. Professional networks provide countless resources Trade Professional Journals Tuition Assistance Resumé Builder Endless Networking Opportunities
- 31. Professional networks provide countless resources Trade Professional Journals Tuition Assistance Resumé Builder Endless Networking Opportunities ‘Members Only’ Job Listings
- 33. Popular Organizations: • American Historical Association • American Management Association • American Nurses Association • American Political Science Association • Association of Information Technology Professionals • Customer Experience Professionals Association • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers • The National Communication Association • The National Council of Nonprofits • The National Education Association
- 34. You could also…
- 35. You could also…
- 36. Not just for undergrad students!
- 37. Not just for undergrad students! Globalize your perspective!
- 38. But how do I use these opportunities to network?!
- 40. You’ve probably been networking for years and don't even realize it!
- 41. You’ve been making contacts through:
- 42. You’ve been making contacts through: • Social Media
- 43. You’ve been making contacts through: • Social Media • Events
- 44. You’ve been making contacts through: • Social Media • Events • Sharing experiences
- 55. So I already have connections!
- 56. So I already have connections! I don’t have to network!
- 58. You’re never done networking!
- 59. You’re never done networking! Use your time in graduate school to…
- 64. Prepare an introduction for yourself…
- 65. Prepare an introduction for yourself… …so you can meet new people in a smooth, professional manner
- 66. Making a ‘networking speech’
- 67. Making a ‘networking speech’ Include:
- 68. Making a ‘networking speech’ Include: • Who you are
- 69. Making a ‘networking speech’ Include: • Who you are • Why you are interested in speaking
- 70. Making a ‘networking speech’ Include: • Why you are interested in speaking • Who you are • Your research & professional goals
- 72. Speak with professors… …no matter how crazy they are
- 73. Speak with professors… Around class …no matter how crazy they are & office hours
- 74. DON’T BE
- 75. DON’T BE SHY
- 76. Just hand out your business card!
- 77. Just hand out your business card!
- 78. Just hand out your business card! • Inexpensive • Socially acceptable • Exchange of info
- 79. At conferences…
- 80. At conferences… …look & act professional
- 82. Gain more contacts… YOU …through your contacts!
- 83. Gain more contacts… YOU …through your contacts!
- 86. Follow up connections with an email. Something like: It was very nice meeting you.
- 87. Follow up connections with an email. Something like: It was very nice meeting you. I look forward to exchanging ideas in the future.
- 88. Follow up connections with an email. Something like: It was very nice meeting you. I look forward to exchanging ideas in the future. -Your name here
- 89. “Networking comes down to who you know…”
- 90. “Networking comes down to who you know…” “…not what you know.”
- 91. Impress people!
- 93. Impress people! And you will stand out from the crowd! Speak up!