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Networking Tips | Informational Interviewing | Finding Professional Organizations

Networking Tips

Simmons College Career Education Center - Networking Handout
A handy introduction to networking by staff of the Career Education Center.
http://my.simmons.edu/services/cec/docs/networking.pdf

Simmons Alumnet
Alumnet offers three levels of networking for Simmons students and graduates:

1. Mentoring request form
   Fill out this form about your professional interests, and the Office of Alumnae/i Relations will pair you with a mentor in your field.
   http://www.simmons.edu/alumnae/mentoring/
2. Simmons professional networking service
   (Note: You must be registered with Alumnet to use this service.)
   Search for alumnae/i in an occupation that interests you or for advice on career topics like work/life balance, changing careers, issues of gender or ethnicity in the workplace, etc.
   http://www.alumnet.simmons.edu/olc/membersonly/SNS/
   networking/app.sph/networking.app
3. Alumnet directory
   (Note: You must be registered with Alumnet to use this service.)
   The broadest option for connecting with Simmons alums. Use the advanced search option to limit by profession, Simmons school or major, geographic location, etc.
   http://www.alumnet.simmons.edu/olc/pub/SNS/oldintro/oldintro.cgi

The Art Of Career and Job-Search Networking 
A portal to web and print resources on networking, including information on how to build your network, tools for networking, and professional organizations. 
http://www.quintcareers.com/networking.html

Network, Interview and Negotiate
Extensive guide with links to networking advice, e-networking, support groups, netiquette, interviewing, and negotiating.
http://www.rileyguide.com/netintv.html

Expand your connections through online networking
Article on Career Journal by Eileen Gunn about the benefits of online networking.
http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/usingnet/20040121-gunn.html

Networking Strategies for Shy Professionals
An article from Career Journal on how introverts can become better networkers.
http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/networking/20030211-rosemarin.html

Effective Networking 
Information on effecting networking from The Career Lab. 
http://www.careerlab.com/art_secrets.htm

Web-Based Open Mentoring
Online mentoring information center and database, dedicated to helping employees and mentors build successful relationships for success in the workplace.
http://www.3creekmentoring.com/TCA/

Networking Timetable for College Students
Guidelines and timetable from Quintessential Careers.
http://www.quintcareers.com/networking_timetable.html

Informational Interviewing

Informational Interviewing Tutorial
A step-by-step guide to scheduling, preparing, and conducting the informational interview.
http://www.quintcareers.com/informational_interviewing.html

Career Education Center - Informational Interview Handout
Excellent tip sheet on the informational interview with sample written and phone requests and interview guidelines prepared by the staff of the Career Education Center.
http://my.simmons.edu/services/cec/docs/information.pdf

Finding Professional Organizations

Business Know-How's Guide to Finding Associations
An online search tool that allows one to get the contact information of all of the major industry and trade associations that represent different careers and fields. Browse by keyword, association name, state, or description of the group.
http://www.businessknowhow.com/associations/search_associations.asp

Importance of Professional Organizations . . . In School and Out
Why should you join a professional organization? Read this article to find out.
http://www.campuscareercenter.com/students/article.asp?news_id=902

Gateway Of Associations
In addition to books and articles, professional associations often provide excellent career information. Many associations have websites complete with professional development information and even job postings. The American Society of Association Executives provides a searchable database of many of associations.
http://www.asaecenter.org/Directories/AssociationSearch.cfm

Scholarly Societies Project
The University of Waterloo's Library have provided a database of many of the scholarly societies and associations which operate.
http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/society/subjects_soc.html

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Page updated: February 29, 2008