What to Know

Connecting with professional groups, associations, their members, and alumni networks is a great way to meet new people, broaden your network, and build relationships.

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Start small:

• Begin with 2 groups that most closely align with your interests
• Consider starting with a state organization and one national organization
• Connect or reconnect with your alumni networks
• Attend webinars and/or events for non-members to "test drive" the organization (many are free to attend!) </aside>

The activities below will help you identify specific networks to join:

✏️ Activity 1: Identify Professional Networks

🔘 Activity 2 (AI Prompt): Networking Strategy Development

Move on to Step 3: Attend Professional Events

Return to Building Block 3: Your Network