University of Arkansas Career Guide - 2025 - Flipbook - Page 18
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Cultivate Intentional Relationships
NETWORKING & BUILDING
SOCIAL CAPITAL
Networking opens doors to jobs and internships, career
insights,
and
mentorship.
It
builds
confidence,
communication skills, and long-term career security.
Simple conversations and connections today can lead to
lasting opportunities for the future. Network with:
•
Em ployers - at career fairs and campus events
• Alum ni & Professionals - use Linkedln to engage
with them
•
Faculty & Instructors - they often have industry and
alumni connections
•
Peers - they may suggest talking with family friends
or their supervisors
Career conversations (or informational interviews) boost your social capital. Connect with professionals to gain
firsthand knowledge of how various roles work to solve industry and company problems. Gain insider
information about company culture and potential career paths.
Investing time in building personal connections shapes your post-graduation success!
How to get started
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Applicants are 12 X more likely to secure an
offer of employment/internship when backed
by an internal connection & advocate.
Step by Step
Guide
