Work your network over the break

Chris Cathcart, man in suit, shakes hands with a student on stage.The end of the year is a great opportunity to build connections that elevate your career. Consider using the break to invest in your future self by updating your professional connections and working on your personal brand.

  • Put together a nice holiday/New Year’s message to touch base with your network, like former instructors, coworkers, and supervisors
  • Develop your LinkedIn profile (review page 8 in the Career Guide) and find us at Central Piedmont Career Services
  • Reach out to professionals doing what interests you for a virtual informational interview or brief chat about their career journey

Want to know more?

  • Central Piedmont Career Services Career Guide features information about building connections in the “Introducing You” section beginning on page 5.
  • Meet with a career counselor.  We will be open until December 22.  Get in touch with us. Career Services helps you elevate your career!

Career Services Helps You Build Your Network

student engaging in an interviewDespite social distancing, the end of the year is still a great opportunity to build connections that elevate your career.  With so many people working and attending school virtually, people are easier to contact online than ever before.  Check out this short video to learn quick tips like these:

  • Put together a nice holiday/New Year’s message to touch base with your network, like former instructors, coworkers, and supervisors

  • Ask your network for names of people you should know

  • Develop your LinkedIn profile (see page 8 in the Career Guide) and find us at Central Piedmont Career Services

  • Reach out to professionals doing what interests you for a virtual informational interview or brief chat about their career journey

Want to know more?

  • Central Piedmont Career Services Career Guide features information about building connections in the “Introducing You” section beginning on page 5.

  • Read a quick article with holiday networking tips.

  • Watch our 3-minute video for more expert tips!

  • Meet with a career counselor.  We will be open until December 23.  Get in touch with us. Career Services helps you elevate your career!

Get Prepared for the New Year with Career Services

Despite social distancing, the end of the year is still a great opportunity to build connections that elevate your career. With so many people working and attending school virtually, people are easier to contact online than ever before. Check out this short video ​to learn quick tips like these:

  • Put together a nice holiday/New Year’s message to touch base with your network, like former instructors, coworkers, and supervisors
  • Ask your network for names of people you should know
  • Develop your LinkedIn profile (see page 8 in the Career Guide)
  • Reach out to professionals doing what interests you for a virtual informational interview or brief chat about their career journey

Want to know more?