Networking Tips for Students Home for the Holidays
The holidays are coming with a well deserved break—but have you considered taking advantage of some down time to start developing your professional skills? Here are 4 tips from the College of Arts and Sciences Career Center that can help you put your best foot forward as you prepare for next semester.
1. 
Update your Resume
![Pam from the office holding up her resume and saying it could fit on a post-it note](https://media.giphy.com/media/jwFbMfYthIM6pttfjF/giphy.gif)
Pro Tip: Write current activities in the present tense, and past actions in the past tense.
2. 
Update Your LinkedIn with a Professional Headshot
![One man showing another man his two heaadshot photos](https://media.giphy.com/media/TqY90dIOtnua7jQexN/giphy.gif)
The Career Center has its very own LinkedIn Photo Booth for students. Contact the Career Center at
careers@fairfield.edu to schedule an appointment for when you're back on campus.
3. 
Envision Your Future & Take Steps to Help Yourself Get There
![Colorful text saying the future is bright](https://media.giphy.com/media/QyNgAMpX8igegboCyZ/giphy.gif)
Consider your dream job and find someone on LinkedIn who has it. Check their career path to get ideas on which jobs or internships you'll apply for; or contact existing professionals who you might want to network with.
4. 
Make Connections
![Woman on the phone saying I'm networking](https://media.giphy.com/media/xUA7aRuBrh8DNTVcze/giphy.gif)
Grow your LinkedIn and professional networks. Customize your introductory message when reaching out to connect on LinkedIn, particularly when connecting with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆalumni.
Holiday breaks offer ample time for rest and relaxation, but also give you some extra time to better your professional self. Contact the College of Arts and Sciences career counselors for assistance with career planning, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, virtual interviewing preparation and much more!
Last Modified: 12-04-2023 05:03 PM