Making connections is one of the most important things you can do while in college. From a career standpoint, the conversations that you have with others about their careers, the culture of the organizations where they work, and recommendations people can offer about how to break into a particular field can be incredibly valuable. These conversations can help you assess career fit and to uncover potential employment opportunities…sometimes before they are even posted.
The articles and resources on this page are designed to help you gain confidence about engaging in conversations with people from a career lens. Sometimes these conversations may be a structured informational interviews. Sometimes these conversations will be a matter of asking a speaker a few questions after a presentation they give on-campus. Other times, you might engage in dialogue at a networking event. Whatever form these conversations may take, remember it is all about connecting with and learning from others.
