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Mentorship May 20, 2020
Put yourself out there to get the career you want.
ENTITY Academy’s summer program provides professional experience and instruction to young people getting started in their careers. Along with presenting hard skills like search engine optimization and social media packaging, ENTITY emphasizes the importance of networking.
In most industries, having personal connections can give you a leg up and help you break into a career path. But networking can be intimidating, especially if you’re not sure what you’re doing. So, here are 3 tips on how to network like a pro:
One of the most important parts about networking with professionals is being able to present a clear and interesting idea of who you are.
Have you ever been caught off guard with an unanticipated “Tell me about yourself”? It’s difficult to quickly sum up everything about yourself, your interests, and your experiences on the spot. So, what’s the solution to this identity anxiety?
Before you go into a professional or networking situation, prepare a pitch about yourself. This might include interests that showcase your personality or past experiences with successful outcomes. Once you identify defining aspects of yourself as a professional, you’ll feel more confident networking yourself to others.
When you’re trying to form valuable career connections, it may be overwhelming to figure out where to start. Try joining industry organizations or private clubs to meet people and make contacts. Attend professional events relevant to your field of interest and introduce yourself to others there.
For example, ENTITY Academy networking showed us how to pinpoint local individuals whose career paths or works you admire and to try reaching out for advice. It may be nerve-racking to put yourself out there, but you never know. You might end up making a valuable connection. And it never hurts to try!
In the digital age, ENTITY Academy shows how networking and social media are inherently linked.
Think about it. By creating your personal brand or story through social media, people can get a good idea of who you are and how you present ideas through a creative platform.
In addition, digital platforms like LinkedIn give you access to connections you could have never made before. Overall, social media is a reflection of you and how you want others to view you. On social media, you should be you putting your best, most authentic foot forward.
With all these tips from ENTITY Academy’s networking lessons, you’ll feel more comfortable and confident presenting yourself professionally and forming valuable connections. Remember, it’s all about who you know. Now get out there and make a good first impression!
