Building Bridges: Networking, Career Growth, and Success Insights from George Brown Alumni
As a student getting ready to enter the workforce, it is extremely beneficial to learn from others who have previously made the journey. Our class recently had the chance to interact with Claudia, Arsheen, and Kate, three former students of George Brown College. They all offered different perspectives on their co-op placements, academic experiences, and the value of networking in landing their current positions. The main conclusions from the seminar are highlighted in this blog, along with my personal thoughts on how these teachings will influence my future professional path. The Power of Networking: More Than Just a Buzzword The theme that kept emerging during the seminar was networking. Arsheen, an Ad Operations Specialist at Cluep, explained that she has gotten every job in the last four years through LinkedIn. She made sure to be on good terms wi...