I stress that students need blogs whenever I speak at universities and colleges. It’s crazy not to blog if you are a student.
As a student, you are being spoon-fed information around areas that you are interested in for your careers. Blog it! Share it with the world. When you write a paper (after it has been graded), you should consider breaking it into multiple blog posts. Share what you have learned.
I recently wrote about how I created a blog to learn about Nashville’s technology and marketing communities before I moved to the city. I considered it a fun research project.
I keep reading how it is harder than ever for graduate students to find jobs. This is a great reason why now is the time to establish yourself, not after you have graduated.
Start a blog. Write about what you learn. Recap interesting notes from classes. Interview fellow students, faculty and professionals. Include your contact information and resume too, so it is available.
What other ways can students market themselves early and build their networks?
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