Networking at your university

Author: Stefan Waldvogel

Use your time at your university in a smart way

Are you a student?
It does not matter if it is a real university or a Community College. The most influential people in terms of networking are your professors. Many of them have access to the hidden job market, especially part-time professors.
If you stand out positively and a professor recognizes you, you can ask him for jobs. Often, these jobs are not for an “average” student, and therefore if you study hard, you might get access to something that you do not expect. For example, I got an offer for a cloud job,… this was a $110K salary. I didn’t have the proper knowledge, but still, I remember it.

Did you get your degree?
Do not forget your co-students. During the next 5 or 20 years, some will move up and reach top positions in brilliant companies. They might have a secretary, but you still have personal access to this person if you keep in touch with them.
You do not have to do a lot, but you are still in their memory if you write a message every year.

Did you go to an in-person course like SANS?
Here it is the same, and you have a perfect place for networking.

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