Research and exploration are an important development strategy. This section offers resources to promote professional networks in the workplace through informational interviews, networking events, and participation in employee groups. Networks enable you to get information, feedback, learn new skills, assess organizational needs and explore professional opportunities. Resources available include:
- "Inside Track" On-Line Networking Database
Follow the link to the MIT community. Learn the basics of networking and informational interviewing. The site includes tips on the basics of networking and informational interviewing. Visit the Inside Track.
- Networking and Informational Interviewing (Workshop): This seminar promotes the concept of networking for multiple purposes: skill development, understanding organizational trends, and uncovering possible project opportunities or job openings. Participants assess the strength and breadth of their networks and review strategies for outreach, preparation and follow-up. Participants learn how to construct specific questions designed to uncover information about organizational needs, culture, future opportunities and the overall "fit" with their skills, interests, values. To register, visit SAPweb Self Service: Training website.
- Sample Informational Interviewing Questions: This resource provides a multitude of questions to help you prepare and structure your informational meeting.
