Networking Resources and Information

Social media helps you be proactive in your job search, and can meaningfully increase the likelihood of uncovering the job opportunities that never get posted.  Here is advice on using LinkedIn and Twitter, two popular social media sites, to network your way to career connections. 

The Career & Co-op Center's Agreement for Online Professional Alumni Networking (doc).  Students:  Please submit a signed copy of this Agreement to the Career & Co-op Center to be eligible to join our Alumni-Student Career Connections LinkedIn networking group!

Networking - A Step-by-step Student Guide - Yes, students need to network, too.  Not sure how to start? Try this approach.

Informational Interviewing - It's not about asking for a job, it's about asking for advice and information about career ideas and options. A great way to network with a goal in mind.

Toastmasters International is a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization now has nearly 250,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries, offering a proven – and enjoyable! – way to practice communication and leadership skills.  Two local Toastmasters clubs are Synergists (meetings at Juniper Networks in Westford) and Westford Expressions (meetings at the Westford Public Library).

Why Join a Professional Association - Here's why.

Dos and Don'ts of Networking - Katharine Hansen breaks down the Dos and Don’ts of career networking. The full article is available on the web. 

Developing your "Elevator Pitch" - Be ready to tell everyone your career goals.

It's not just who you know.  It's also who knows you, discussed by Ronald Mitchell on GottaMentor.com.