Networking and mentorship

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Networking

Professional organizations: Network with professionals in industries related to your major and location.Informational interviewing: How to request and talk to professionals about their careers and organizations.

Having a professional presence online is important. LinkedIn is the go-to site for recruiters to verify current students and new alumni who have applied for opportunities. Most recruiters use LinkedIn to post opportunities but most do not use it to cold-call connect with students who haven’t applied to an internship/job.

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