When I first heard lecturers talk about networking, I used to laugh and think, “what even is networking? That will never be me” . I never understood the concept of attending events to speak to people that I’d never heard of, couldn’t relate to, and wouldn’t know how to approach. However, over the last year, I’ve attended conferences, insight days, and even networking specific events. Here’s what I’ve learned: Networking Doesn’t Have to be Serious Networking doesn’t have to be formal events involving people in suits, it can be as simple as attending society events, speaking to people on your course or even chatting to friends with connections in the industry. There is so much to learn from everyone’s unique experiences which should never be overlooked! Whether its hearing about someone’s experience working abroad in New York or someone’s friend who works at Morgan Stanley, these casual conversations can offer surprising insights into different career paths and open your mind to ...
