What Advice Would You Give To Students?

Reach out to the recent grad. Find someone who’s going to be your peer when you enter the industry. 

When you go from being the new folks to having more senior roles, it’s a great feeling when you look around and see the people you built relationships with a decade ago.

Don’t overthink who to reach out to. You never know who’s going to know who. So you have to be creative with your networking – there shouldn’t be any “no, that person doesn't apply”. Everyone you reach out to is valuable.

Most people can spare 15-20 minutes for a conversation, and if you’ve got nothing else out of it than having a nice conversation and some practice networking, that’s great.

Finally, don’t just think about the info you want to receive from the conversation —think about what you want them to remember about you when it’s over. Networking isn’t just about gathering information, it’s about making a lasting impression.