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FOUR BAYLOR BUSINESS FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERS ENTRUSTED WITH PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THEIR JOB HUNTS SHARE THEIR TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE NETWORKING.
KEN BUCKLEY
Assistant Dean of Career Management
1/ BUILD THE RELATIONSHIP FIRST
One of the major fears of networking is asking someone for something when you have no connection or relationship with them. Build the relationship first.
2/ ALWAYS BE PREPARED TO CONNECT
Look for opportunities to meet others and take advantage of those opportunities. Introduce yourself, make great eye contact, and have a warm smile and a firm handshake.
3/ BE INFORMED AND INTERESTING
Be well read-know what is happening in the business world in the U.S. and internationally.
HOPE KOCH
Associate Professor of Information Systems
1/ COMPLETE YOUR PROFILE
Baylor has two career management systems: HireABear for all Baylor students, and...