Professional Networking
In making the decision to pursue an MBA from Walden University, you have become part of a large network of learners and educators. Walden offers many ways for you to connect with your new community.
To prepare for your Discussion:
· Explore the following site, and begin the process of building or expanding your professional network:
o Walden University Career Planning and Development. (n.d.). NetworkingLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservicescenter/networking/home
· Connect with other Walden students, staff, and alumni by considering joining one of the Facebook groups available:
o Walden University. (n.d.). Walden Facebook groupsLinks to an external site.. https://www.waldenu.edu/facebook-group-finder
· Then, think about any other networking you have already done through sites like LinkedIn or through other professional, community, or social networking organizations.
Post some proposed steps for building and maintaining a strong professional network, including an examination of the merits of doing so. Be sure to include the following:
· What are some benefits you can gain by developing your professional network? How can you be a benefit to others through professional networking? In other words, what are some ways to develop a mutually beneficial professional network?
· Do you feel that professional networking is worth the effort?
· What are some steps you can take to create and/or expand your professional network? Once you establish a professional network, what are some things you can do to sustain and grow your networking efforts?
Professional Networking
In making the decision to pursue an MBA from Walden University, you have become part of a large network of learners and educators. Walden offers many ways for you to connect with your new community.
To prepare for your Discussion:
· Explore the following site, and begin the process of building or expanding your professional network:
o Walden University Career Planning and Development. (n.d.). NetworkingLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservicescenter/networking/home
· Connect with other Walden students, staff, and alumni by considering joining one of the Facebook groups available:
o Walden University. (n.d.). Walden Facebook groupsLinks to an external site.. https://www.waldenu.edu/facebook-group-finder
· Then, think about any other networking you have already done through sites like LinkedIn or through other professional, community, or social networking organizations.
Post some proposed steps for building and maintaining a strong professional network, including an examination of the merits of doing so. Be sure to include the following:
· What are some benefits you can gain by developing your professional network? How can you be a benefit to others through professional networking? In other words, what are some ways to develop a mutually beneficial professional network?
· Do you feel that professional networking is worth the effort?
· What are some steps you can take to create and/or expand your professional network? Once you establish a professional network, what are some things you can do to sustain and grow your networking efforts?