FALL 2023 | 19 On Nov. 14, students were invited to attend the Career Networking event where they practiced their networking skills with College of Business Advisory Council members, professors, and area professionals. The event gave the 28 attending students an informal opportunity to practice meeting with employers and giving a 30 second elevation pitch about themselves. It also offered them time to meet fellow peers and mingle with professors. “Communication and networking is key,” said Michario Madden, a sophomore Marketing major. “Don’t be afraid to go out and meet people.” Kayla Mackney, a freshman Accounting major, has attended similar events this semester. “The Career Networking event is much smaller than Meet the Firms, which I like. This is more intimate and I get to improve valuable networking skills.” “In today’s competitive job market, the ease of online applications has flooded companies with hundreds, sometimes even thousands of applicants for internships and jobs. To stand out, today’s students must take a more strategic approach,” said Chad Ganley, Assistant Director of the Career Development Center. “Attending university networking events, such as this COB event, is key. Building connections with local business leaders from the KU community can kick-start their careers on the right path, offering valuable insights and potential opportunities beyond traditional applications.” NETWORKING EVENT
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