Workshops in partnership with our Employment Prep Center (EPC) to get you Career Ready.
Workshop Schedule
Spring 2026 Live Sessions
Lama Library 1st Floor (Alcove - the Pit)
Monday, January 26 ~ from 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Thursday, January 29 ~ from 10:45 am - 11:45 am
No sign-up required
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Description: The workshop is designed to provide job seekers and professionals with practical strategies for building and leveraging a strong professional network to find employment opportunities.
Participants typically learn how to:
Identify and leverage existing connections: Understand who is already in their network (friends, family, former classmates, etc.) and how to approach them.
Make meaningful new connections: Learn strategies for meeting new people at events, online platforms (like LinkedIn), and through informational interviews.
Master the "elevator pitch": Develop a concise and engaging introduction to confidently explain their background, skills, and career interests.
Practice proper networking etiquette: Understand how to initiate conversations, ask insightful questions, and actively listen.
Follow up and maintain relationships: Learn effective strategies for nurturing contacts over time, sending personalized thank-you messages, and providing value to their network.
Avoid common networking mistakes: Understand what not to do, such as asking for a job directly in the initial interaction or speaking negatively about past employers.
