How to Network

 There are lots of good ways to network. It's not as hard as many seem to think. Most people will be willing to help you if you give them the chance. Sometimes the person or firm you want is right on campus and provides an opportunity to get acquainted at a cocktail party or other get together. Frequently, however, it pays to get out on your own. You should contact people at the firm you are interested in who come from the same school you attended or who you are linked to in some other way. A good way to get started is over the telephone.