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Build Your Network

Build Your Network

Issued by Kogod School of Business

Badge Description

As a leader, it is important to build relationships and surround yourself and those you lead with support. Building your network creates opportunities for not only yourself, but for those you serve.

Complete TWO of the below criteria.

Skills Creating networks Relationship Building social media Communication

Badge Criteria

Connect with Forte Alumni Champion

Email Kelsey Wali, [kwali@american.edu](kwali@american.edu), to get connected to a Kogod Alumna who supports the Forte #MoreWomenLeading mission. Once connected, send a professional email asking to schedule a time to meet to learn more about their leadership journey, career path and experience as a woman-identified professional. SUBMISSION: After meeting with the alumna, submit a 250-word reflection answering the following: 1. What is one take away from your conversation that you can apply to your leadership and career development journey? 2. Why is it important for women to support the #morewomenleading mission?

Follow Forte at AU and Forte on Instagram

Social media is a prominent source of information about leadership and professional opportunities through specific organizations such as Forte at AU. Follow [@forte_AU](https://www.instagram.com/forte_au/) and [@fortefoundation](https://www.instagram.com/fortefoundation/) to learn about programs and resources throughout the year. SUBMISSION: Submit Word document your Instagram handle.

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is an online resource that provides opportunities to showcase your experiences, skills, achievements and recommendations to potential employers, as well as to connect to a community of professionals across various industries. It is important to continuously update and enhance your profile. In addition, connecting with staff, faculty, mentors and past or current employers allows those individuals to endorse specific skills and competencies on your profile. 1. First, update your LinkedIn profile. Then, follow [these instructions](https://american.joinhandshake.com/edu/articles/22132) to utilize Aspire (part of VMock) to earn at least a yellow or green score on your LinkedIn profile . 2. After obtaining a yellow or green score, request to join ONE of the following LinkedIn Groups: - [Forte at AU](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8959790/) - Career Pathway (select from list below) - [Accounting & Taxation](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7070116/) - [Analytics & Information Technology](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12010428/) - [Consulting](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13881016/) - [Entertainment](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9090190/) - [Finance & Real Estate](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8579703/) - [Management & Innovation](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9153280/) - [Marketing](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8652551/) - [Sustainability Management](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4707581/) SUBMISSION: Submit screenshot of Aspire score.

Mentorship

If you are a member of a Kogod Career Community, you will have the opportunity to be matched with a Career Collaborator to discuss personal needs, industry trends, essential career competencies, and more. As a member of the community, you will receive an invite each semester. Meet once with the Career Collaborator you have been matched with. SUBMISSION: Meet with your Career Collaborator and submit a 250-word reflection answering the following: 1. After meeting with my Career Collaborator, am I more or less confident in my own career path? 2. After meeting with my Career Collaborator, what career path am I going to select? 3. After meeting with my Career Collaborator, what career path do I need more information about?

Aligned Outcomes

  • Internal

    Co-Curricular Credentialing Competencies

    Career and Professional Development

    Build knowledge of career resources, develop goals through an awareness of interests, strengths and areas of improvement, navigate career/professional opportunities, and participate in networking to expand relationships.
  • Internal

    Co-Curricular Credentialing Competencies

    Leadership Development

    Learn different types of leadership while developing their own personal style.