Successful networking and personal branding are closely linked, as both focus on how you present yourself and build relationships with industry professionals and potential employers.
Review the resources below to learn more about how best to network and build your personal brand during your time at Babson!
Local Networking Organizations
There are a number of professional organizations in the Boston area you may want to join to broaden your network and increase your knowledge of a particular industry. A few examples are highlighted below.
Start Crafting Your Career Story
In the Crafting Your Career Story webinar you will learn the importance of storytelling and how to craft your personal story to make a lasting impression with industry professionals and employers.
We recommend reading the following articles prior to watching the video:
- Ranieri, Anna. “Turning Your Complex Career Path into a Coherent Story.” Harvard Business Review, August 14, 2015.
- Why Storytelling is a Must-Have Career Skill from CareerBuilder.com
Network at Babson Campus Events
- From Career Fairs to Speed Networking Events, Grad CCD holds a number of signature events throughout the year. Login to Career Connect to view and register for upcoming Grad CCD events.
- Babson’s Centers & Institutes provide extensive resources and events that can help students to build their professional networks.
- Babson Graduate Clubs & Organizations often hold speaker panels, workshops, and other events that are great opportunities to network with like-minded students and to hear from industry professionals.
Prepare for Babson Career Fairs
- Watch this 8 minute instructional video, led by Grad CCD Senior Associate Director, Jay Robie, to learn more about the best way to prepare for the next Babson Graduate Career Fair.
- Review Grad CCD’s one-pager, Tips for Navigating a Career Fair.
- Learn more about the platforms available to Babson Graduate Students to research companies coming to the Career Fair.
