Networking, Attending Conferences, and Joining Professional.pptx

Provide the tips needed to get college students oriented to networking and finding professional societies.

1. Networking, Attending Conferences, and Joining Professional Organizations

2. Discussion on the importance of networking Why Networking? The Academic Conversation The Nature of Higher Education and the Professional Environment Professionals cannot thrive as islands Obtaining a Mentor; becoming a Mentor as well Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Identifying Best Practices Understanding Peer Comparisons Identifying Professional Development Opportunities Creating Peer Consultation Points Broadening your scope of vision

3. attending professional conferences/meetings What is a professional conference? What are professional organizations? Conferences inform and disseminate information Networking, yes, but building alliances, better Broadening your employability Building a reputation, Publications? Finding a mentor or making yourself available to mentor Demonstrating your ability to work in a team; lead team efforts Find an avenue for service by working a conference Committees and Committee Chairs lead to national award recognition

4. joining field-specific organizations Identify Field Specific Organizations Publishing Networking Serving Ensures you’re following standards Allows you to keep your practices and research up to date Aware of the history and contemporary literature available Connect to mentors and mentees in your specific field which might better align personality and goals. Relatability is increased Most have journals Improve your employability, resume, and demonstrate your commitment to investing in the profession Reputation builder Become a part of the greater community Broaden your sphere of influence and vision An opportunity to serve and increase you impact on the profession Support the research of others and rising scholars. Give back what you got.