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!
Professional Networking Organizations
There are a number of professional organizations in the Boston area and beyond that you may want to join to broaden your network and increase your knowledge of a particular industry. We have put together a list for students to explore below.
Fall 2026 Career Conferences
- StartUp Boston Week – September 14-18, 2026
- Boston FinTech Week – September 22-25, 2026
- NBMAA (National Black MBA Association) – September 23-25, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA
- ROMBA (Reaching Out MBA) – October 1-3, 2026 in Dallas, TX
- PROSPANICA – Association of Hispanic MBA & Business Professionals – October 6-9, 2026 in Orlando, FL
- MBA Veterans Career Conference & Expo – October 8-9, 2026 in Atlanta, GA
- TechCrunch Disrupt – October 13-15, 2026 in San Francisco, CA
- Grace Hopper Celebration – October 27-30, 2026 in Anaheim, CA
- AfroTech – November 2-6, 2026 in Houston, TX
- HLTH USA – November 15-18, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV
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 instructional video 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 the Career Fair.
- Learn more about the platforms available to Babson Graduate Students to research companies coming to the Career Fair.
