You will explore practical strategies for building authentic professional relationships and engaging confidently in networking conversations. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, you will strengthen your communication skills and develop a clear plan for expanding your network. By the end, you will leave with renewed confidence and actionable steps you can apply immediately.
This practical, interactive virtual workshop aims to help you rethink networking as authentic relationship-building rooted in curiosity, contribution and consistency.
Choose one of the two available dates under the Workshop Dates tab. After registering, be sure to save the diary invite; the Zoom link will be sent to you 48 hours before the session.
These workshops are delivered as part of the Early Careers Launchpad.
Workshop objectives
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Shift your approach from transactional to relational networking, initiating authentic conversations.
- Identify core principles of effective networking.
- Understand the importance of effective follow-up approaches and which common mistakes to avoid.
- Create an actionable networking plan.
- Practice structured networking conversations with peers.
You should attend if you want to…
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Build strategic professional connections.
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Overcome anxiety or uncertainty around networking.
- Strengthen practical skills for mentorship, collaboration, and career opportunities.
- Approach networking as a meaningful, authentic practice.