CAREER

Continuing Professional Development

Build your network

Maintaining relationships and making new connections is an important part of professional growth. It’s more difficult now than ever to do this, but consider the following options:

Virtual career fairs

Like many things in 2020, career fairs look a little different these days. The idea of a career fair is to connect potential employers with potential employees. Traditional career fairs allow job seekers to visit with potential employers at booths where they can ask questions, submit their resume, and hopefully make a good impression. Virtual career fairs allow you to do the same, but you’ll interact with representatives from companies through chat rooms, teleconferencing, webinars, and/or email to exchange information about job openings and your interests. Similar to an in-person job fair, ensure you’re dressed appropriately and prepared with a resume and an “elevator pitch” ready to tell recruiters about yourself.

Bulk up your resume

Taking advantage of new experiences and opportunities shows that you have taken the initiative to stay involved during this time.