Networking
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Networking Tips
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
Expand Your Connections Through Online Networking
Article from Career Journal by Eileen Gunn about the benefits of online networking.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120636419682759195.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Knock 'em Dead Online Networking Tips''
This is a web site based on the bestselling Knock 'em Dead career books written by Martin Yate. The networking tips are extensive and incredibly helpful, and the web site has many more career resources available for free such as help for interviewing and resume writing, along with much more.
http://www.knockemdead.com/networking.php
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
Networking Timetable for College Students
Guidelines and timetable from Quintessential Careers.
http://www.quintcareers.com/networking_timetable.html
Open Mentoring - How Mentoring Works
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/
The Secrets Of Effective Networking
Information on effecting networking from The Career Lab.
http://www.careerlab.com/art_secrets.htm
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:
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/
Simmons professional networking 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. (Note: You must be registered with Alumnet to use this service.)
http://alumnet.simmons.edu/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=334&srcid=332
Alumnet directory
The broadest option for connecting with Simmons alums. Use the advanced search option to limit by profession, Simmons school or major, geographic location, etc. (Note: You must be registered with Alumnet to use this service.)
http://alumnet.simmons.edu/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=477&srcid=480
Informational Interviewing
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
Informational Interviewing Tutorial
A step-by-step guide to scheduling, preparing, and conducting the informational interview.
http://www.quintcareers.com/informational_interviewing.html
Finding Professional Organizations
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership - Gateway to 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
Business Know-How - Association Directory
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
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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