Location-Specific Networking
- VentureFizzResource for keeping you connected to all that is going on in the Boston tech and startup community
Contact Us!
Email cmclibrary@kellogg.northwestern.edu with any questions.
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Your primary resource for developing a networking strategy is your CMC career coaches.
The links on this page are intended solely for general advice and ideas in addition to tools such as templates, both from the CMC and external sources.
For tools for identifying contacts and leveraging LinkedIn, please review our Find Contacts guide.
Resources & Guides
- Call Prep SheetUse this call prep sheet designed by the CMC to help you prepare for upcoming conversations and stay purposeful through-out the networking process.
- Networking Prep HandoutCovers databases and other library resources that help conduct research in advance of networking conversations.
- Best Practices: Kellogg Alumni DirectoryBest practices for networking with alumni compiled in part by the KSA Alumni Committee.
Networking Tips and Advice
- Delivering an Authentic Elevator Pitch by Tatiana KolovouAccess this LinkedIn Learning Course through your NU access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Kellogg Insight: Want to Network Like a Pro? Get Your Story StraightInsights from Prof. Craig Wortmann.
- Kellogg Insightful Leader Podcast: Why You Need a Killer Answer to “So, What Do You Do?”Insights from Prof. Craig Wortmann. Transcript of episode included.
- HBR: The Surprising Power of QuestionsAccess through our HBR link under Business News if you have reached your limit of free articles.
- TED Talk: 6 ways to make better connections onlineNetworking expert Margaux Miller offers a fresh playbook for making meaningful connections online, presenting six tips for building online relationships that emphasize quality over quantity and the importance of genuine, personalized interactions.
CMC - Networking with Prof. Richard Jolly
CMC: Real Time Recruiting - Networking with Richard Jolly (Jan 2024)
Dive into a workshop that unveils the secrets of networking for real-time job searches! Join us for an insightful session with Professor Richard Jolly, who will shed light on the ins and outs of networking, sharing practical tips and tricks. Uncover the magic of authentic connections, pick up effective networking strategies, and grasp how to navigate professional relationships to boost your job search. Whether you're a networking newbie or looking to polish your skills, this workshop is designed to arm you with the tools and know-how to shine in today's competitive job market.
On-Demand Learning Courses
- LinkedIn Learning at Northwestern University This link opens in a new window
All Northwestern faculty, staff, and students have unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, an online library of thousands of on-demand, self-paced courses and videos taught by industry professionals, covering creative, personal and business/professional skills for learners at all levels. See Northwestern HR's site for more info.
How to Register For LinkedIn Learning:
- If asked for an email address, enter your school ".edu" email address.
- Sign in with your NetID and password.
- You will be presented with the option to connect your personal LinkedIn profile to your learning account OR continue without connecting. (You can always connect at another time in the future.)
For networking courses, search keywords such as "professional networking" or "business etiquette" to access courses including:
You will also find public speaking and presentation confidence courses, for example:
- O'Reilly Learning This link opens in a new window
O'Reilly Learning brings you expertise from some of the world’s foremost innovators in technology and business, including on-demand courses, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and videos from 200+ respected publishers, including O’Reilly, Pearson, Wiley, Packt, and Wharton Digital Press.
NOTE: Select "Institution Not Listed?" and register with your Northwestern (Kellogg) email address.
For courses, eBooks, and eAudioBooks on presentations and public speaking confidence, search keywords such as "communicating," "presentation," "public speaking," or "business etiquette." Examples include:
Virtual Networking & Online Job Fairs
How to: Virtual Career Fairs
Virtual Networking Events 
- LunchclubMake new connections with professionals who share similar backgrounds, goals, and interests.
- Virtual 5 O'Clock (V5O)Membership-based online networking community built on connecting real people to create real, meaningful business results.
Recommended Networking Books
