What does it mean to network? When we talk about

What does it mean to network? When we talk about the individual’s professional network, who are we talking about?
2.Who are some possible members of our professional network (generally)?
3.Why is building a professional network a critical part of career readiness?
4.Why do you think career advisors say things like “its not what you know but who you know”?
5.What are some strategies for growing our network?

Part II: Building my network
Begin reflecting on your network and set goals to build your network throughout the year
Some members of my current network are:
*Former teachers, coaches, counselors, current professors, peers, community members, church leaders, career bridge directors are all part of your network – even if they don’t work in your field! Every person you know knows someone else!
2. Three places where I might look to expand my network are (be as specific as possible, for example “An NLU career expo” or “at my job”):
3. At least three people I might reach out to in order to strengthen an existing connection are:

Part II: Building my network (continued)
4. Some people I would like to add to my network are (e.g., someone who works in a finance office in Chicago, an NLU graduate student in education who knows what teaching practicum will be like, someone at my church who I know works at a bank, etc.):
5. One action I will take to secure a new, professional contact in my career or major area by the end of the school year is:

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