how to network during your internship

Networking During your internship

Establish your network

Engage your network

Expand your network

Establish your network

Learn who is who and what they do

Get organizational chart to reference

Ask manager for list of who to meet

Understand your role and project

Practice elevator pitch

Get your bearings

Set up for success

Remember names Take notes Dress the part Keep running list with details

Say names aloud often Use association to remember

Set up info interviews Write highlights

Add key takeaways after

Dress for job you want Echo manager’s style

One step above peers

Set Goals Document

Establish a system

Follow up

Prioritize manager, team, and company

Specify roles of interest Identify departments

Select key people

Track who you met with Note key takeaways

Write points of connection

Write thank you note Check back in

Maintain relationship

Engage your network

EAT DRINK and be MERRY

Make lunch count

Don’t turn down meals

Never eat alone

Avoid eating at desk

Sit with new people

Converse while in line

Eat

Go to cocktail hour

Stay on best behavior

Focus on people, not drinks

Be friendly, reach out

Go beyond business

Have opening and exit lines ready

Drink

Be pleasant and positive

Cheerfully inquire

Help other teams

Sign up for workshops

Serve frequently

Don’t forget to sleep

Be Merry

Expand your network

Start by connecting with:

Classmates you know

Alumni you don’t know

Church members to meet

Gym-goers to buddy with

Clubs/communities

Stick with what you know

Check out other companies

And then

Meet other interns

Try new things

Meet new people

Find your people

Explore the city

Get out there

Establish your network

Engage your network

Expand your network

Good luck!