UndergradSkiller: Skill Set Map for Undergraduates and Their Educators
COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
Networking
Definition:
Networking involves building and maintaining professional relationships. This skill is valuable for career development, finding opportunities, and exchanging ideas.
Useful Resources on Networking:
Careerspace, Trent University. (2022). Career and workforce readiness. Careerspace, Trent University. https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/careerworkforceready/chapter/what-is-networking
Annotation: Chapter defining networking and its role in career development. Covers strong and weak ties, the hidden job market, elevator pitches, and portfolio activities. Includes a video and interactive exercises.
Learning, L., & Hill, L. B. (2018, August 14). Networking. In S. Batterson (Ed.), Blueprint for success in college and career. Rebus Community. https://pressbooks.usnh.edu/blueprintforsuccess/chapter/networking/
Annotation: Chapter covering networking strategies for students at college, at work, and online. Discusses professional organizations, informational interviews, social media, and business cards. Includes videos and a networking activity.
Peer Review: None
Table of contents:
- 5.4. Oral Presentations
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5.4.1. Presentation Techniques
- 5.5. Giving and Receiving Feedback
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5.5.1. Giving Feedback
- 5.6. Teamwork and Collaboration
- 5.6.1. Understanding Teams
5.6.2. Working in Groups
5.6.3. Team Presentations
5.7. Networking
- 5.8. Leadership
- 5.9. Writing in English
- 5.10. Inclusive and Accessible Communication
- 5.10.1. Inclusive Language Principles
5.10.2. Inclusive Language Reference Tools
5.10.3. Gender-Inclusive Language
5.10.4. Writing about Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Identity
5.10.5. Disability-Inclusive Language
5.10.6. Document Accessibility
Author: Leeanne Irwin
Peer Reviewer(s): None