Title: (Optional) Describe networking skills for professional development.
Course: Marketing (12164) > Section: Developing a Career

Description should include

- defining the term professional networking
- attending professional conferences
- joining professional organizations
- taking the initiative to meet a variety of people
- keeping in touch with contacts (e.g., teachers, former employers and co-workers, conference attendees, organization members)
- pursuing continuing education.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Once an initial networking contact has been established, how can one maintain the connection?
- What types of contacts could one use as a networking source?
- What steps should be followed when making an initial outreach to new contacts?
- How can social media help grow a professional network?
- What are the most common social media channels? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each in terms of professional networking?