April 9, 2015
What is the best way to find a job or internship?
Written by Marissa Spitler, COB Career Center Graduate Assistant
*POP QUIZ* What is the best way to find a job or internship?
- Apply through jobs boards
- Sit on the couch and wait for someone to call you
- Network
- Look for job posts in newspapers or journals
I’ll give you a hint. The answer starts with N and ends in K and rhymes with guesswork. That’s right; networking is the best way to find a job or internship. If you don’t believe me check out this article on Forbes website and read about the The 6 Best Ways to Find Your Next Job. I’m sure it will have you convinced that networking is your best bet for finding a job or internship. What is networking exactly? It’s solely an exchange of information between individuals to establish relationships and develop contacts.
Lucky for you, ECU College of Business Career Center is hosting a career networking event on Wednesday, April 15th from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm in the Mendenhall Student Center. How perfect! This networking event will provide you with the jumpstart you need to begin your networking journey. Some of the companies attending this event include BB&T, Credit Suisse, Target, and Sanderson Farms. If you want to see the full list of the companies attending go ahead and look on the ECU COB Career Center website. Now, if you are a little nervous about how you’re going to talk to all these people read about these tips, Non-Awkward Ways to Start and End Networking Conversations, to help prep you for the main event. Also, remember to dress to impress in your professional wear! You don’t want a pair of ripped jeans to get in the way of your dream job.
