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What are the best ways to build a professional bond to allow for easier networking in school?

Finding a job after college is a challenge. Networking and building relationships are the best way to increase opportunities in the job market. #networking

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Chloe’s Answer

Building connections is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. This could mean reaching out to professionals on LinkedIn, or even sending a friendly email to someone asking for an informational chat over coffee. Your college professors, who trust and respect you, can also introduce you to people in your field. Another fun way to network is by attending professional meet-ups related to your interests. It's a fantastic opportunity to mingle and start interesting conversations with other professionals.
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Cynthia’s Answer

underpinning some of what has already been shared -- get involved and get to understand yourself and your strengths. This helps you become more comfortable in your own skin and able to dialogue more strategically and intelligently with connections. If you come in with a healthy confidence in yourself and able to articulate your strengths, development areas and what makes you tick, your positive energy will invite connection, which ultimately opens the door for opportunities.
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Jonas L.’s Answer

Be where the action is. Define your skills. Tell people what you can do to increase productivity, visibility, or quality of service and back it up. Develop a portfolio that proves you are the person for the job. Use your social media (linkedin) to promote your talent and achievements. Create a functional resume, which highlights your skills that will make any organization better.
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Harikrishna’s Answer

Very interesting and important question. While in school, volunteer for your department activities so that you become visible to the faculty as a person who takes initiative. Get involved with clubs relating to your education or job that you seek. Business club if you want business, book club if you want to be a writer, engineering clubs for engineering networks, etc. Another place to build a good professional network is to look for the national organizations and find local chapters for those. This is probably the best way to get in touch with people who are already in the industry as of now. This can make it much easier for you to find a job later because you will be known in the job market even before you graduate.

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