Networking

Question 1

WHERE CAN YOU NETWORK

Answer 1

Alumni Panels
Diversity panels
Partnership Nights
Open Houses
Capstone Projects
HQ-Led Mock interview nights

Question 2

OUTSIDE PROGRAM

Answer 2

Connecting With Alumni’s on LinkedIn or Slack
do not send a request without a message first
send unique messages
state your track and cycle season
Schedule a Coffee Chat
Reasons you can state why you are contacting a fellow cohort
“Learn more about the role”
“Lover your post about your career”
“Would love to have a fellow alumni in my network”
Outside of program partnership Sessions
Keep an eye out for regional slack channels
Mock interviews with w/Meta, Mid day open house or panels

Question 3

Interactive

Answer 3

• Send coffee chat message
• take notes
• Questions
  How did you get started…
  What does the day to day look like in your role?
  What’s the most challenging part…
  What does mobility/trajectory look like in this career path
  What do you like the most about your work
  How are your relationships to your colleagues and leadership
  how’s the work life balance

What types of personalities are traits you need to succeed

send a message after your chat

Highlight something insightful they said about your chat

provide small recap

Question 4

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW

Answer 4

Send you follow up e-mail
Practice Professional writing skills

Question 6

General Networking

Answer 6

Set goal
pick the right person
put your resume in chat gpt and ask for elevator
have something to offer

Question 7

NETWORKING DO’S

Answer 7

DOs
Know your goal and have a strategy
smile
Humble bragging
Follow up on time
Listen attentively
build trust