5 reasons you should build a network now
Through networking, you're not just building contacts; you're accessing a wealth of industry insights, trends, and career pathways. From early bird access to opportunities to a dependable support system during challenging times, your network becomes your compass in navigating the professional landscape. We dive into the 5 reasons you should build a network now.
Mar 7
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Rachel Aspinall
Whether you’re still in
the discovery phase of your career journey, seeking an internship, or starting
out in a permanent role, building a professional network should be high on your
list of priorities.
People are more likely to
connect and assist those whom they know, like, and trust, and when breaking
into competitive areas of an already expansive industry like finance,
connections and assistance should not be underestimated.
As Reid Hoffman,
co-founder of LinkedIn, once said, "No matter how brilliant your mind or
strategy, if you're playing a solo game, you'll always lose out to a team.”
In this blog, we bring
you five reasons to build a network now.
Whether you’re still in
the discovery phase of your career journey, seeking an internship, or starting
out in a permanent role, building a professional network should be high on your
list of priorities.
People are more likely to
connect and assist those whom they know, like, and trust, and when breaking
into competitive areas of an already expansive industry like finance,
connections and assistance should not be underestimated.
As Reid Hoffman,
co-founder of LinkedIn, once said, "No matter how brilliant your mind or
strategy, if you're playing a solo game, you'll always lose out to a team.”
In this blog, we bring
you five reasons to build a network now.
Networking is a form of
self-promotion which is vital in a sector that is filled with brilliant talent,
making it a highly competitive job market that goes beyond skills.
The truth
is, for the most coveted roles, standing out in a sea of hundreds of identical-looking
resumes from other students and professionals is crucial.
By developing a
network early, both of peers and more established senior professionals, you’re
demonstrating to prospective employers’ confidence, good communication, and
tenacity which will help you stand out.
Networking is a form of
self-promotion which is vital in a sector that is filled with brilliant talent,
making it a highly competitive job market that goes beyond skills.
The truth
is, for the most coveted roles, standing out in a sea of hundreds of identical-looking
resumes from other students and professionals is crucial.
By developing a
network early, both of peers and more established senior professionals, you’re
demonstrating to prospective employers’ confidence, good communication, and
tenacity which will help you stand out.
Building a network of
peers and industry veterans alike is a smart way of ensuring a valuable source
of industry insights, trends, and upcoming developments across different areas
of the industry.
Nothing beats first-hand knowledge and experience and the
real-time exchange of ideas and opportunities.
Many of our Summer Analyst Training
Programme Alumni remark on the close connections they made with their
fellow analysts which have remained friends and allies ever since.
Building a network of
peers and industry veterans alike is a smart way of ensuring a valuable source
of industry insights, trends, and upcoming developments across different areas
of the industry.
Nothing beats first-hand knowledge and experience and the
real-time exchange of ideas and opportunities.
Many of our Summer Analyst Training
Programme Alumni remark on the close connections they made with their
fellow analysts which have remained friends and allies ever since.
Networking helps you
establish relationships with other professionals and build a foundation of
contacts to learn about new opportunities.
This is extra-valuable when you’re
seeking career clarity and forging your own unique pathway.
Make sure you’re
leveraging LinkedIn, a goldmine for building a network. AmplifyME’s LinkedIn
community is a great place to start with powerful alumni both seeking and
working in positions across markets, banking, and quant. It’s also a great
source of the latest news and insights.
Also, take advantage of any upcoming
career events at your university if you're still studying. Look out for companies that attend campus
careers fairs or run networking events both online and in person.
Networking helps you
establish relationships with other professionals and build a foundation of
contacts to learn about new opportunities.
This is extra-valuable when you’re
seeking career clarity and forging your own unique pathway.
Make sure you’re
leveraging LinkedIn, a goldmine for building a network. AmplifyME’s LinkedIn
community is a great place to start with powerful alumni both seeking and
working in positions across markets, banking, and quant. It’s also a great
source of the latest news and insights.
Also, take advantage of any upcoming
career events at your university if you're still studying. Look out for companies that attend campus
careers fairs or run networking events both online and in person.
Networking helps you establish relationships with other people in the same boat to lean on, exchange ideas, and troubleshoot problems with along the way.
Let’s face it, many of the top roles in finance require long hours in busy cities like London which can feel unfamiliar to start with. Having a support network can help with this.
Networking helps you
establish relationships with other people in the same boat to lean on, exchange
ideas, and troubleshoot problems with along the way.
Let’s face it, many of
the top roles in finance require long hours in busy cities like London which
can feel unfamiliar to start with. Having a support network can help with this.
Networking helps you meet people at all professional levels which is beneficial in the short and long term.
The goal is to have a solid professional network in place before you need it, so that you already have people willing to help you out when asked (or offer help before you even need to ask).
It’s a great way to plan long-term. Who knows what opportunities you’ll find down the road?
Networking helps you meet
people at all professional levels which is beneficial in the short and long
term.
The goal is to have a solid professional network in place before you need
it, so that you already have people willing to help you out when asked (or
offer help before you even need to ask).
It’s a great way to plan long-term.
Who knows what opportunities you’ll find down the road?
The AmplifyME
Summer Analyst Training Programme has given thousands of students a supportive network of peers and a powerful global alumni network in global markets, banking, and quantitative finance.
See last year's cohort at the annual, in-person Morgan Stanley training day and discover more through the link below.
The AmplifyME
Summer Analyst Training Programme has given thousands of students a supportive network of peers and a powerful global alumni network in global markets, banking, and quantitative finance.
See last year's cohort at the annual, in-person Morgan Stanley training day and discover more through the link below.
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