Friday, December 5, 2008

Leaving: Building the Network


So there's a week or two left, and there are a few things and people I want to talk to before I leave. One attorney for example I would love chat with about his experiences with Teach for America, because I am seriously considering it. Instead of waiting until the last millisecond to discuss it, I'm going to e-mail him and ask for a good time over next week so we can have a lot of time. Although the Internship probably seems like it's going to go on for eternity, the end is almost here, and soon the countdown will hit zero, sans confetti and crazy sunglasses (dancing in the street entirely acceptable though). Make plans this week to talk to those last few people you've become close with or just want to chat with them about future options.

- Whether it's your boss or the higher-up you've only seen in passing but heard great things, ask to sit down with them for a few minutes. When they know you're leaving they should be able to fit in some time. Talk about how much you enjoyed your time there, a few key things you may have learned while there, and thank them for hiring you. Talk about your future plans, and always leave the door open if you do consider it an option for a post-graduate job, even if it's only Sophomore year.

- Grab their business cards and contact information. See if it's okay to talk to them in the future if you have any questions.

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