You can access this webinar in its entirety on the CSP YouTube channel.
Networking can be intimidating. Especially if you are one of the few, or the only, person who is blind in a room full of sighted people. But networking is a necessary part of your college journey and professional pursuits, and is a skill that you constantly need to cultivate.
Prepare yourself to take on your next college event, career fair or conference with gusto by learning some tips and tricks for networking from our CSP webinar – Networking: Building Your Confidence and Professional Opportunities, held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.
Our moderator, CSP Mentor Maureen Hayden, was joined by Khadija Bari, Director of Placement Services at VISIONS/Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired, and Richard Rueda, Digital Content Manager at American Printing House for the Blind’s CareerConnect. They dove into the intricacies of networking at in-person events, as well as virtual settings, and discussed…
- Tips for getting out of your comfort zone to attain your networking goals.
- How to connect with others when it may not come naturally to you.
- The best ways to work a room and connect with others.
- Identifying the networking you’re currently doing without even knowing it.
- And more!
You can access this webinar in its entirety on the CSP YouTube channel.
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Envision’s College Success Program (CSP) is committed to serving college and transitioning high school students who are blind or low vision. The CSP is a virtual program that provides a holistic support system and engages students through online resources, events, mentorship, and more, all at no cost to them. Contact the CSP at csp@envisionus.com.