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Networking is the process of making connections and building relationships
When networking, you can meet with other professionals in your field, exchange ideas, and even learn new skills.
When networking for a career, you can ask questions about a professional's career path, the company culture, and/or the work environment.
Career path questions:
How did you get into this field?
Did you earn a degree or credential for this career path?
What were your career goals?
Company culture questions:
What is the company culture like?
What are the company's main goals?
How does the company treat its employees?
What are some challenges the company is facing?
Work environment questions:
How do employees interact?
What are the company's priorities for employee well-being?
How does the company promote its culture?
Other questions:
How large is the company?
How long have you been with the company?
Where is the company headed in the next few years?
Do you enjoy working for the company?
What makes the company different or better than others?
Asking questions about a professional's career can help you build connections and learn about their experiences.
You can also use these questions to determine if you might want to work with them in the future.
Use a professional email address: Use a relevant keyword in the sender field such as your name or first initial and last name
Write a direct subject line: Keep it brief, descriptive, and action-oriented
Proofread: Read your email multiple times, ideally aloud, before sending it
Use reply-all sparingly: Only use it when it's necessary, such as when sharing important information with everyone
Maintain a professional tone: Be friendly and polite, and avoid excessive exclamation points
Be careful with humor: Avoid using humor or emoticons unless you know the recipient well
Give timely responses: Respond to emails promptly to keep everyone's work on schedule
For additional support with resumes, interview practice, job applications, cover letters, etc. please email Mrs. Waller (maryolivewaller@johnston.k12.nc.us)