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Networking feels fake? 4 ways to build real connections. | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep82

Does networking make you feel like a used car salesman? Stop faking it. We reveal how to build genuine connections without selling your soul.

In this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we dive into Keith Spencer’s expert …

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How to Network in College (And Why It Matters)

Imagine it’s your last year of college. Classes are winding down, and the job market is looming just around the corner. Then it hits you: Connections matter—it’s as much about who you know as what you know. Networking in college …

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Smith Leader Showcase Establishes a New Standard of Excellence in Graduate Leadership Recognition

The Robert H. Smith School of Business proudly announces the successful completion of the Smith Leader Showcase for 2025, a premier leadership recognition initiative designed to spotlight the most exceptional emerging talent within the graduate community. Launched through the Office …

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Manya Malik MBA Leadership Fellow and Peer Advisor
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Informational Interviewing

Taught by Barbara Bruno
If you are looking for a job, considering a new career, or trying to advance in your current career, you…

Professional Networking for Career Starters

Taught by Jayla Hill
Connect to opportunity. Learn how to build and engage a network when you’re just starting out in your career. Jayla…

The Ultimate Guide to Professional Networking

Taught by Dana Robinson
The business world is constantly evolving. If you’re following networking advice from the past, then you’re missing huge opportunities for…

Super Connecting: The Secret of Professional Networking

Taught by Madecraft
Most networking advice you hear hasn’t been updated for our modern, social, interconnected world. In this course, networking expert JaMarr…

Building a Diverse Professional Network

Taught by Dr. Shirley Davis
A diverse network of people with different interests and experiences can help you succeed in your career and in life.…

Pep Talk Before You Attend a Networking Event

Taught by Dana Robinson
For most people, networking doesn’t come naturally, but that doesn’t mean you need to stress about it. As you keep…
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IMPORTANT – Beware of Job Scams!

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Robert H. Smith School of Business
2570 Van Munching Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-1815

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
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