1. Contents and deadlines
a. Why this assignment?
Being involved in a well-functioning professional network is essential for today’s managers. Sharing information, finding out who will be able to help you and knowing what you can offer in return can be of vital importance to be successful. Therefore it is essential to start building your professional network now.
Additionally, you are supposed to do an internship in the third year. Finding a company that suits your needs and offers an experience that nicely fits your pathway to a successful career might be attained through networking.
b. What
A documented report on your networking skills so far and a professional LinkedIn profile.
You will produce a report that will include your personal networking goals, your personal elevator pitch, a critical report on your LinkedIn profile and experiences, other real-life networking experiences and a reflection on the real life networking experiences of at least one of the attended seminars or a meeting with a business professional during your study trip or at a trade fair.
- Part 1: Personal networking objective
Write down your goals for networking in the coming year. Write them in a SMART way (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound). Start from your talents and the characteristics of a good networker (see annex 1. Talent description cards) and mind the long-term perspective. (workshop assignment and portfolio December)
