Ep 114: Building and Connecting with your Network - diving deeper into one of the topics from ep 108 - Propelling Careers Podcast

In this episode we will focus on tips to build and connect with your network especially during more informal get togethers that happen over the summer. We briefly discussed this topic in episode 108 and will dive deeper in this episode covering points including these below. We hope you find this helpful and that you enjoy listening.  Summertime is a great time to connect with your network through outside of work activities such as bbq’s, summer parties, informal events, etc Tips to network based upon what kind of event you are going to and who will be there   Tips for engaging with people especially if you are having a hard time in your job search Tips for your elevator pitch Tips to engage in conversations  Tips to follow up Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School,launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers. As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice weprovide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!