Networking Authentically : vimarsana.com

Part 2 of our Career Motivation series with Joy Lin ’09
Love it or hate it, networking plays a huge role in job searching. According to CNBC, 80% of jobs are now filled through personal or professional connections and as many as 70% of jobs are not listed on public job boards. No matter how many networking events you have attended, networking can often feel cold and contrived leaving you wondering how to connect more authentically that’s where career coach Joy Lin ’09 can help.
Dispel the myth of the opportunist
As a career coach, Lin helps people design holistic career paths in alignment with their individual strengths and purposes. She stresses the significance of authenticity: being your true self on your career journey and making meaningful connections when networking.