Strong professional relationships can open doors to new opportunities, collaborations, and career pathways, but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. Whether you're looking to expand your network, connect with potential mentors, explore career options, or build confidence in professional settings, this session is designed to help.
Join the School of Graduate Studies and Alex from Mitacs for an interactive workshop on developing meaningful professional connections throughout your graduate journey. Learn practical strategies for networking authentically, building and maintaining professional relationships, finding mentors, and creating opportunities that support your academic and career goals.
In this session, you will learn how to:
- Approach networking with confidence and authenticity
- Build meaningful relationships within and beyond academia
- Identify and connect with mentors, sponsors, and professional contacts
- Leverage conferences, events, and online platforms to expand your network
- Develop strategies for maintaining and growing professional connections over time
Whether you're just beginning graduate school or preparing for your next career step, this workshop will provide actionable tools to help you build a strong professional network and make the most of the opportunities around you.
Open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Bring your questions and join us for an engaging discussion on the value of connection, mentorship, and community in shaping your future.
Please note this event is in-person only. Light refreshments will be provided.
Register now to let us know you're coming https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=5662
Contact:
School of Graduate Studies | sgscomms@uleth.ca