Skip to Main Content
Boston University Alumni & Friends
Boston University

Boston University Alumni & Friends
  • Giving
  • Alumni services
  • Get involved
  • Events
  • Career resources
  • News & media
  • About
  • Give now
Search
  • Giving
    • Why give?
    • Ways to give
    • Where to give
    • Who gives
    • Your impact
  • Alumni services
    • Your profile & alumni card
    • Your alumni benefits
    • Alumni directory
    • Request your transcript
    • Dahod Family Alumni Center
    • Continuing education
  • Get involved
    • Find alumni near you
    • Join a group
    • Volunteer
    • Show your BU pride
  • Events
    • Alumni Weekend
    • Asia Alumni Forum
    • Beanpot Parties
    • Connect for Success
    • Global Days of Service
    • Golden Terriers reunion
    • Step on the Seal
    • International Forum
    • Latin American Alumni Summit
    • Pride Month Meet-Ups
    • Presidential Welcome Tour
    • The Kleh Family Foundation Distinguished Lecture
    • Summer programs
  • Career resources
    • BU Connects
    • Career webinars
    • Find or post a job
  • News & media
    • Terrier Dispatch
    • Bostonia magazine
    • Proud to BU podcast
    • Web cam
  • About
    • Update your BU info
    • Our leadership
    • Work at BU
    • FAQ
    • Privacy Policy
  • Give now

How to network – avoiding the pitfalls

Play Video

How to network – avoiding the pitfalls

You may be avoiding networking because you think it is dark magic requiring you to be a super salesman who annoys on hundreds of contacts, asking total strangers for a job. Who could blame you? The truth is that networking is widely misunderstood.

Presented by Career Coach Win Sheffield (Questrom’79).

Upcoming Webinars On-Demand Webinars

Continue reading

Being 50+ does not spell the end of your career

Learn to manage an effective career campaign focused on your strengths and use your age as an advantage.

Read More

Webinar recap: How to network

The following highlights main topics from the webinar, originally presented by certified career coach Win Sheffield.

Read More

Unleash the power of your BU network

Explore the tools, tips, and tricks for tapping into the global alumni community.

Read More

Managing a job campaign over the summer

Learn how to make more progress with less effort during the summer months.

Read More

The job hunter's guide to applying online

Don't throw your resume into a black hole–learn how to beat applicant tracking systems.

Read More

8 ways BU can jump-start your career

A guided tour of the tools available to all BU alumni aimed at advancing your career.

Read More

More about Alumni & Friends

Boston University

Boston University Alumni & Friends

595 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 700
West Entrance
Boston, MA 02215

  • alumni@bu.edu
  • give2bu@bu.edu
  • 617-353-9511
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
© Boston University. All rights reserved. www.bu.edu