Connect One Student Resources

Preparing for Your Call

Research the professional’s LinkedIn profile, organization website and industry to learn more about how their experience can help support your professional path.
If you are asking for resume or portfolio critique, be sure to share all relevant materials in advance.
Think through your goals for the call and mention those in your email request.
Prepare thoughtful questions that align with their experience and be prepared lead the conversation.

Discuss your relevant experience and any interest you have in virtual internships and ask for advice on ways to expand your network to secure those opportunities.
Talk through some of your favorite classes and ask for advice on how to identify what career paths may be more fitting based on your interests.
Bring up any questions you have about the different public relations roles and career paths.
How has COVID shifted how your organization and industry are operating?
What are ways as a young professional I can make myself more valuable in the job market?
Did you face any challenging points during your career path that taught you resiliency that I could relate to during COVID?
What mistakes have you made along the way that you’ve learned from?
How can I continue to develop skills and connections during COVID?

Complete the post engagement survey to help us improve this program.
Send a follow up email thanking the professional for their time and touch on any specifics they brought up.
If you want to go the extra mile, send the professional a personalized thank you letter.
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