Office of Career Services

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‡ %o establish relevant contacts & resources

‡ %o build a wider network of professionals

‡ %o not only meet new people, but for them to know you
 There·s an old cliché:
´It·s not what you know,
it·s who you knowµ

In reality it·s more about

who knows you!

It is not enough for you to know hundreds of people.

It·s the quality of the relationship/friendship that
exists between you and them.

 Do you know where they work and job title?

 Do you know where they went to school?
 Do you know what organizations they belong to?
 Using sporting events for
networking!
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‡ àou belong to the Alumni Association: uiaa.org

" They often sponsor sporting events for
members and current students
" Not only do they offer discounted tickets but
they usually sponsor pre-game activities.
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‡ Check sporting team websites

" They sometimes sponsor college nights; offering discount tickets

" They also sponsor outings for various professions; i.e.

teacher/educator nights; government employee night, etc.

" Fraternity/Sorority Nights

" Sites like Craigslist and sports blogs

 žrepare before you go
to the game

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 After the
game:

›ollow up with with a networking letter/email or phone call

àour Name
DateAddress
Chicago, IL 60607
Contact Person¶s Name
Company Name
Address
Chicago, IL 60607 Date

Dear Mr. Recruiter:

It was a pleasure meeting you at the White Sox game last Sunday and learning about your company. I was especially
interested in the XXXXX projects that you are working on at your office. As I mentioned to you at the game, I am a recent
graduate of UIC with a degree in XXXXX and would love to learn more about a possible career opportunity with your
organization.

My background includes (give a very brief example of the experience you have that RELATES directly to the company).
I look forward to meeting with you again to further discuss a possible opportunity with XXXX. I will be contacting you in
the near future to arrange a brief meeting to further learn about your organization. Thank you for your time and
consideration. I hope you enjoyed the ball game as much as I did!!

Respectfully,

àour name (be sure to sign your letter)

 Office of Career
Services

uiaa.org

3050 SSB
312.996.2300
www.uic.edu/depts/ocs
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