Step 3: Research and Network

• ISU Career Center and Meis Student Development Center 
• Career Fairs
• Professional organizations - JOIN! GO TO MEETINGS! VOLUNTEER! (hint – use your PDA for dues)
• ISU Alumni and Professors
• Fraternity/Sorority Alumni
• MENTOR!!! - Ask for introductions and referrals
• Friends & Family
• Informational Interviews
• Company Websites
• NFI Scholar Resource page
• NFI Career Connections E-letter

Networking is the Center of your Search Strategy

• Always be prepared – have business cards and copies of your resume with you at all times
• Stay in contact with your contacts! Keep them informed
• When contacting new people, let them know how you were referred to them
• Ask for information, not a job!
• Look for opportunities to give something back
• Keep your promises – follow up!
• USE YOUR MENTOR!!