Workplace Navigation: Building a Professional Network

Overview

Everyone needs support in their professional growth, but do you know where to find it? Here you can find resources to support finding mentorship, navigating networking interactions, and informational interviewing to expand your professional network.

Learning outcomes:

  1. Define what mentorship is and describe the benefits of mentorship
  2. Categorize 5 different types of mentors every student and postdoc needs
  3. Develop different strategies to find your mentors
  4. Practice informational interviewing to build a professional network
  5. Develop strategies to effectively navigate professional networking opportunities

Materials:

Finding Your Five Mentors and a Sponsor slides (2022)

Events:

Upcoming Events

Mon
13

Career and Professional Development Writing Retreat

Date: January 13, 2025
Time: 12 - 4:30 p.m.
Wed
22

The Coffee Chat Protocol

Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Fri
24

OCPD Office Hours (for Graduate Students and Postdocs)

Date: January 24, 2025
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.