Career Development

This interactive workshop on April 20 will cover how to create a strong base of professional connections, as well as how to identify and successfully navigate in-person and online networking opportunities.

By Lana Smith-Hale, Graduate Career Consultant
Thursday, April 14th, 2016 - 11:19am


Credit: Atos Data CentreBuilding professional relationships is crucial to career success, and graduate students are no different. Some estimates posit that over 80% of jobs are secured either directly or indirectly through personal networks. This interactive workshop will cover how to create a strong base of professional connections, as well as how to identify and successfully navigate in-person and online networking opportunities. We will focus specifically on demystifying the informational interview and why they are important for building a professional network.

Grad Students' Guide to Networking and Informational Interviews
Wednesday, April 20
11 a.m. - noon
SRB 2154
Please RSVP here