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Understand why networking is important

All opportunities are attached to people. The more people you know, and the more people who know you, the better.

Professionalism is essential

How you communicate is going to be the main factor in how you are judged. Make sure you behave in a professional manner in any communication, either in writing or face to face.

Project Yourself with Confidence

Confidence, communication and appearance are important in striking up meaningful interactions.

Workon all three to make sure you make a good first impression and create opportunities for you to access opportunities through the people you meet.

Attend relevant events

Attend relevant employer/industry events so that you can interact with employers and other successful people.

Build your network

Family, friends and colleagues are a good starting point to utilise your network, but continue to build your network through careers fairs, open days and workshops.

Register on Handshake to search for jobs, follow employers for updates and to build your profile so that when employers do view your profile they can see the potential you have to offer.

Some of your contacts may be able to refer you elsewhere if they aren't hiring themselves, which gives other employers a great first impression of you and increases your chances of securing an interview.