<aside> 📓 Networking is the process of building a professional relationship with another individual. Using your network effectively can significantly help build your business, find customers, and raise money.

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Online networking:

The absolute golden rule is, to begin with LinkedIn. It is the #1 platform for professional networking with over 750 Million users.

Getting Started on LinkedIn

• Professional profile picture. Don’t have one? See if any college clubs or schools are hosting an event that will take them for you often for free or a donation.
• A cover photo. Style is up to the person and allows for creativity to show. Canva has a large list of templates.
• Short and descriptive bio. Ex “Studying X at Y University. Creative & Passionate. Aspiring Z job”
• Detailed About section that describes more about your experiences, interests, and any other information you would like to share.
• Included past experiences such as internships, volunteering, clubs, and Greek life roles. Add photos or links to each experience to allow for people to learn more. Include a summary of the tasks performed at each experience. Just like a resume, use action verbs and numerical impacts.

Finding connections

• Start with known people from school, clubs, events, or past experiences.
• Search alumni from your school and find any people in your relevant field. Most are very receptive to accepting and supporting someone from a common school.
• Explore LinkedIn suggestions of people who you may know or have similar interests.
• Find creators that create relevant connections that interest you and follow them.