By Charlotte Halliday, Fahlgren Mortine Intern

The Art of Networking

There are always those individuals who enter a room and everyone stops to stare. They radiate confidence as they move through the room shaking hands and striking up conversations about the power client they recently acquired. 

This individual isn’t me. In fact, I tend to be the one staring. 

Three years ago, as a freshman in college, I frequently contemplated the importance of networking and how to actually do it. How do I talk to these people who have the job I could only hope for in the future? Why should these professionals be interested in me? The truth is, the networking process tends to be extremely intimidating for students. 

Today, as a senior who is approaching graduation, I cannot stress enough the importance of networking as soon as possible. Meeting local professionals can only help students learn about what public relations actually is, the range of careers in our industry, and current internship opportunities. 

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