{"id":573,"date":"2025-01-07T21:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T21:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter-s\/?page_id=573"},"modified":"2025-09-18T15:55:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T15:55:41","slug":"networking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/networking\/","title":{"rendered":"Networking"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":433,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-573","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"background_image_type":"custom","background":{"ID":75,"id":75,"title":"2023-5-2 Campus Photos-5","filename":"2023-5-2-Campus-Photos-5.jpg","filesize":3883444,"url":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/12\/2023-5-2-Campus-Photos-5.jpg","link":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/networking\/2023-5-2-campus-photos-5\/","alt":"","author":"433","description":"","caption":"","name":"2023-5-2-campus-photos-5","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":573,"date":"2024-12-16 18:43:58","modified":"2025-01-07 00:51:50","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2400,"height":1601,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/12\/2023-5-2-Campus-Photos-5-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/12\/2023-5-2-Campus-Photos-5-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/12\/2023-5-2-Campus-Photos-5-768x512.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/12\/2023-5-2-Campus-Photos-5-1024x683.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":683,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/12\/2023-5-2-Campus-Photos-5-1536x1025.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1025,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/12\/2023-5-2-Campus-Photos-5-2048x1366.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1366,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/12\/2023-5-2-Campus-Photos-5.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":200,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/12\/2023-5-2-Campus-Photos-5.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":267,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/12\/2023-5-2-Campus-Photos-5.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":400}},"background_vertical_alignment":"center","text_style":"allcaps","readability_aid":"overlay","title":"Professional","bold_title":"Networking","content":"","component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},"primary_content_copy":"<h3>Build Professional Relationships<\/h3>\n<p>Networking is more than exchanging business cards\u2014it\u2019s about forming lasting relationships that can help you throughout your career.<\/p>\n<p>As a student, you have the unique opportunity to build relationship with with professors, fellow students, and industry professionals. 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Whether it&#8217;s through clubs, jobs, or campus events, or even in the local community and professional spaces, the more you connect, the more you&#8217;ll learn and grow.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few ideas to help you get started both on campus and in the world outside.<\/p>\n","include_spacing":true,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"Networking at EWU","copy":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/resources\/#ecn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eagle Career Network<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Connect with fellow students and alumni for quick advice or long-term mentorship.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/events\/#career-fairs\">Career Fairs<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>A great place to network with industry professionals that may have insight on industry standards, internship opportunities, and potential jobs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/events\/\">Career Center Networking Events<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nKeep an eye out for potential Networking Events hosted by the Career Center as well as other organizations on campus.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/student-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Engagement<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nNetwork with peers on campus through events, clubs, and organizations. <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/student-engagement\/eaglesync-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EaglSync<\/a> is a great place to track upcoming events.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/alumni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>EWU Alumni Association<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nAn organization that serves as a link for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the community through communication, service, and programs. Membership is free and you are automatically enrolled upon graduate. Take advantage of all they have to offer.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Local Community Networking","copy":"<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/spokaneyp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spokane Young Professionals (SPS)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSPS provides a space for professional of all ages to connect and collaborate. Their mission is to inspire regional economic development by creating a community where the professionals of tomorrow can collaborate with the business leaders of today.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/greaterspokane.org\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greater Spokane Incorporated<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nGreater Spokane Inc. (GSI) is the Spokane region\u2019s business development organization, focused on building the economy and creating a thriving Spokane region. They host events for business growth, education, celebration, and networking.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inlander.com\/spokane\/EventSearch?sortType=date&amp;v=d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inlander\u2019s event page<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA great place to find events within the Inland Northwest &#8211; attending events that you are interested in personally or professionally is a great way to build your network with people that share those interests.<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meetups<\/a> &amp;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/\">Eventbrite<\/a><\/strong> are also great places to learn about events in your local area.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Online Resources","copy":"<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/\">LinkedIn <\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Connect with colleagues and recruiters, follow organizations, share your experience, get endorsements and references, and showcase your expertise with article posts and links to projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/resources\/#ecn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eagle Career Network<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Connect with fellow students and alumni for quick advice or long-term mentorship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ask your Professors\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nYour professors may know of networking resources that may be valuable to you. Don&#8217;t be afraid to ask.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Search online for specific networks<br \/>\n<\/strong>Look for online communities that are specific to the field you\u2019re interested in and get involved by signing up, creating a profile, and connecting with other users.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you go to the What Can I Do With This Major resource, go to your major, and scroll to the bottom of the page, you will find a list of Professional Associations, Related Resources, Occupational Outlooks, and Employment Opportunities.<\/p>\n"}],"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Opportunities to Connect","identifier":"opportunities-connect","navigable":true}},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy-with-image","layout":"half-image","show_left":true,"module_background_color":"white","title":"Set Up Informational Interviews","copy":"<p>Informational Interviews are a form of networking with many benefits:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get firsthand, relevant information about the realities of working within a particular field, industry or position. 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This 30-second summary should highlight who you are, your background, and what you\u2019re about\u2014all in a professional tone. For tips on conversation etiquette, visit our professional etiquette resource.<\/p>\n<p>When connecting with new people, asking open-ended questions can help foster meaningful and engaging conversations. Here are some ideas to keep the dialogue flowing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What brought you to this event?<\/li>\n<li>What are your thoughts on the presentation?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s your connection to this organization?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s your role at [XYZ company]?<\/li>\n<li>How did you get started in this field?<\/li>\n<li>Are you reading anything interesting lately? I\u2019m looking for recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Approach these conversations with curiosity and a genuine interest in learning more about others. 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