NTU Career Tracks 2023

NTU Career Tracks 2023 > Career Skills & Advice > Grow Your Professional Network

Grow Your Professional Network

Building connections and relationships is key to growing your network and career. Take the first step today to build meaningful professional connections that will help launch your career.

LEVERAGE YOUR CURRENT NETWORK

Networking begins with building relationships with people. Be proactive in getting to know your classmates and peers with common interests. Grow your network by reaching out to your professors, seniors and relatives who may already be well-established in their fields and who can link you up to their networks.

BE ACTIVE ON CAMPUS AND AT EVENTS

Immerse in the vibrant university life which offers countless opportunities to meet and connect with others, ranging from fellow students and potential advisers to mentors and industry professionals. Chat with your seniors at school networking and alumni events.

FIND A MENTOR

A mentor is someone who can offer career advice based on his or her experiences and guide you to where you want to be. Join the NTU ConnectingMinds mentorship community and connect with industry professionals from the sector you are interested in. Mentors can give you personalised career advice and help you navigate the world of work.

HAVE A ONE-ON-ONE WITH YOUR CAREER CONSULTANT

At CAO, our Career Consultants boast strong networks of employers, hiring managers and alumni in the industries they oversee. Uncover a myriad of career opportunities through a chat with your Career Consultants. They can offer industry insights and the precise professional connections you are after.

BE SOCIAL

Be active on social networks, especially LinkedIn, so that you can connect with professionals by joining groups relevant to the industries you are interested in. Participate in networking events and sharing sessions organised by CAO that connect students and employers. Connect with like-minded peers, seniors, alumni and industry professionals virtually through webinars and online information sessions.

MAINTAIN YOUR CONNECTIONS

Networking is an ongoing process. Keep in touch with your new connections. Maintain active communication with your established contacts in a professional way. Establish genuine relationships that are lasting and mutually rewarding.

5 TIPS TO NETWORK ONLINE #LIKEAPRO

 

1. Build a Stellar LinkedIn Profile
  • Highlight your top skills and experiences.
  • Indicate the industry you are aiming for in your headline.
2. Maintain an Active Online Presence
  • Follow companies, brands and professionals on LinkedIn. Curate your professional inner circle.
  • Create or share meaningful posts on professional platforms like LinkedIn.
3. Join Professional Groups and
     Online Communities
  • Find active communities related to your industry and career path. Be part of the alumni groups of your school and college.
  • Participate in discussions and meet like-minded professionals.
4. Reach Out to Your Contacts,   
     Prospective Employers and Mentors
  • Reconnect with long-lost contacts. Approach potential employers and mentors.
  • Be brief yet sincere and authentic. Indicate your objective for getting in touch.
  • Seek to pay it forward and help others connect.
5. Make Use of Online Networking
    and Recruitment Events
  • Prepare for online career fairs and networking events by planning your elevator pitch.
  • Set your goals and decide who to engage with before each event.

5 TIPS TO NETWORK ONLINE #LIKEAPRO

1. Build a Stellar LinkedIn
     Profile
  • Highlight your top skills and experiences.
  • Indicate the industry you are aiming for in your headline.
2. Maintain an Active
     Online Presence
  • Follow companies, brands and professionals on LinkedIn. Curate your professional inner circle.
  • Create or share meaningful posts on professional platforms like LinkedIn.
3. Join Professional Groups
     and Online Communities
  • Find active communities related to your industry and career path. Be part of the alumni groups of your school and college.
  • Participate in discussions and meet like-minded professionals.
4. Reach Out to Your
     Contacts, Prospective
     Employers and Mentors
  • Reconnect with long-lost contacts. Approach potential employers and mentors.
  • Be brief yet sincere and authentic. Indicate your objective for getting in touch.
  • Seek to pay it forward and help others connect.
5. Make Use of Online
     Networking and
     Recruitment Events
  • Prepare for online career fairs and networking events by planning your elevator pitch.
  • Set your goals and decide who to engage with before each event.

Sign up as a mentee on the NTU ConnectingMinds platform to connect with mentors who can help you to level up your skills.

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