Transcript

LYNNE JOHNSON

Welcome to Week 5. And well done for reaching the second half of the course. So far, you’ve explored your sector from a number of perspectives and know that the more you understand about your particular job and its wider business, industrial and economic context, the better prepared you are for making changes and furthering your career. This week, you will be considering networks and networking, identifying the networks that you already have around you, and exploring how networking can help you understand your sector better. You’ll find out what could help to make your networking more effective, including the importance of establishing a good relationship, and consider good networking practice. You’ll also learn the increasingly important area of managing your online profile and understand how best to use professional networking sites effectively.