Networking

70% of all successful jobs begin with networking

Here are a few steps to build your network

1. Know what you want!  Spend some time researching

2. Talk about your interests, let people know

3. Consider family, friends, acquaintances, club members, alumni, faculty/staff and co-workers as part of your potential network 

Best Practices to successfully network at Smeal

• Get involved with Student Organizations

• Go to Career and Corporate Connections Events

• Get to know the staff at Career and Corporate Connections and learn how to conduct informational interviews.

• Join the Alumni Society, Blue/White Society, Lion Link

• Utilize social networking tools:  Smeal Connect and LinkedIn

• Know your Professors

• Keep in touch with friends that have graduated

• Keep in touch with people you have connected with during your co-op or internship

• Practice and perfect your 30 second commercial

Most Effective method to Recruit new College Graduate Hires

1. On campus Recruiting and Internship/Co-op Programs

2. Referrals from current employees

3. Career Fairs

(Source:  National Association of Colleges and Employers)