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CAREER EXPLORATION
Reflecting and Networking
CAREER EXPLORATION
Reflecting and Networking
Whether seeking a new role or seeking support with professional development, the CBCC has resources available. Moving through this module will help you:
Reflect on your career and leadership experiences to understand the types of work that appeal to you.
Refresh your networking and LinkedIn skills to explore new opportunities.
Interested in Tech? Register for the Free Masterclasses, Find Your Fit in the Tech Sector, to explore.
STEP 1: Reflect on past work and volunteer experiences and projects
STEP 1: Reflect on past work and volunteer experiences and projects
When approaching a transition or new opportunities, reflecting and creating a career grounding document to name your working style and activities that use your strengths and skills can be useful.
WATCH: This Design Your Life Video. This video recap of Bill Burnett & Dave Evans’ book Designing Your Life includes some exercises to help you identify energizing work and think about how to build a career on those activities.
ACTIVITY: Download and complete the reflection document and/or Skills Card Sort to get started.
Step 2: Networking to learn more
Step 2: Networking to learn more
As you may recall from your Carlson days, networking is a critical component of any career exploration process. It's a great way to explore new companies or industries. Classmates, former colleagues, family and friends can all be great resources for meeting new people in an area of interest.
QUICK INTRO / ELEVATOR PITCH: Remember these? Still relevant! Your 40-second introduction, or positioning statement, is commonly used at networking events and socials. The pitch is used to quickly and succinctly introduce yourself and highlight your professional brand. Learn more about crafting yours here.
VISIT: Handshake > Events to view a list of upcoming sessions open to alumni.
LINKEDIN: Request to join the Carlson School of Management group on LinkedIn to get connected to other alumni from all Carlson programs and hear about news, events, and open roles. Get connected to the community!
For guidance on updating your profile and best practices for engaging with your network, visit our LinkedIn Resources page.
Networking Resources:
Networking Resources:
View the full list of CBCC networking resources here.
View the LinkedIn & Networking Best Practices Webinar presented to students.
Check out the Networking section (starts on page 22) for tips on whom to contact, how to set a meeting, sample correspondence, updating LinkedIn and more.
Alumni Relations Resources:
Alumni Relations Resources:
Stay in touch with your classmates and grow your professional network by joining an alumni group.
View a full list of events organized by Carlson Alumni Relations, including past events and webinar recordings.
Lend your time to support current Carlson students, lead an alumni chapter, or join an Affinity Network.
Explore career webinars and current job search resources to advance your career from the University of Minnesota Alumni Association.
Offer career-related advice to current UMN students and/or reach out to fellow alumni about the same career topics and industry areas on this exclusive platform.
A database contains the recent three years' data of companies and roles of Carlson graduates. Explore your potential networking directions starting from knowing where they go.
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