Hello everyone! It is your fellow Business Niner and Peer Guide Kiyoshi Roberts with some axe-citing news on the topic Professional Development Meetup: Growing your network!

This event was led by the director of the PD team: Meagan Glasco and a fellow Peer Guide Matthew Mortion via Zoom. Fifth Third Bank came and spoke to current BCOB students on strategies that can help one to grow their network which is a vital part of our career journey!

During this PD Meetup, the group discussed the importance of networking and the benefits of having a good support system.

Students were reminded about resources on campus that can assist with networking including: 

1. Career center: alumni resources, and professionals or recruiters who are in-house to review resumes

2. Niblock Student Center: professional speakers for Lunch & Learns, Professional development meet-ups

3. Getting involved on campus: connecting with organizations within interest groups to grow a network there.

4. When connecting with professionals, think about what you want to ask for: informational interview, answers to questions, advice, etc.

Some other takeaways from this MeetUp would be to: 

Remember, once you receive a connection, remember to maintain that connection through connecting on Linked-In or letting them know that you are thinking of the connection such as news articles, etc.

USE THE FACT YOU ARE A COLLEGE STUDENT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE!!!!! 

People are looking to help college students, because they were once in our positions. Especially alumni of the Belk College of Business.

When creating your network, refrain from comparing your networking to your peers. Everyone’s journey and career is different and might require different types of networking. Know you are doing your best and you are enough.

The C-Suite Series coming up on Thursday November 3rd,2022  from 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 pm that you do not want to miss with Mike Freno, Chairman and CEO of Barings, LLC!
You may register and find out more information: here.