Unit 3 : Career Planning

Primary Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. 

For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:

Networking can be fun! There are many ways to network online and in person. The benefits of good networking are that you can build important relationships, have opportunities to meet with people in your field, get some great advice, and learn about best practices that will help you in your career. 

There are ways you can network in person and online, as provided in the following resources:

• Learn more about in-person methods (e.g., conferences, career fairs, volunteering, or anyone you meet throughout your daily routine)
• Learn more about online methods (e.g., LinkedIn, Webinars, Facebook groups, MeetUp, and so on)

After exploring these methods, answer the following questions:

• Which method (in-person or online) appeals to you more, and why? 
• How can you use networking in the future to improve your own career development and career goals?