{"id":486,"date":"2025-06-20T12:34:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T12:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/?p=486"},"modified":"2025-06-20T13:06:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T13:06:50","slug":"week-4-leveraging-campus-online-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/2025\/06\/20\/week-4-leveraging-campus-online-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Week 4: Leveraging Campus &amp; Online Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n  body {\n    background-color: #f0fdf4;\n  }\n<\/style>\n<style>\n  body {<br \/>\n    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;<br \/>\n    line-height: 1.7;<br \/>\n    color: #2d2d2d;<br \/>\n    max-width: 850px;<br \/>\n    margin: 0 auto;<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n  h2 {<br \/>\n    color: #0a4c6a;<br \/>\n    font-size: 1.8em;<br \/>\n    margin-top: 2em;<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n  h3 {<br \/>\n    color: #0a4c6a;<br \/>\n    font-size: 1.4em;<br \/>\n    border-left: 4px solid #0a4c6a;<br \/>\n    padding-left: 10px;<br \/>\n    margin-top: 2em;<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n  ul {<br \/>\n    padding-left: 20px;<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n  li {<br \/>\n    margin-bottom: 8px;<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n  a {<br \/>\n    color: #1a73e8;<br \/>\n    text-decoration: none;<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n  a:hover {<br \/>\n    text-decoration: underline;<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n  figure {<br \/>\n    text-align: center;<br \/>\n    margin: 30px 0;<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n  figcaption {<br \/>\n    font-size: 0.9em;<br \/>\n    color: #666;<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n<\/style>\n\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"width: 354px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/networking-1.jpg\" alt=\"Networking Banner\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>This module focuses on helping you build and leverage your professional network by exploring campus and online resources. You will learn how to engage with career centers, student organizations, and digital platforms to create meaningful connections that support your academic and career goals.<\/p>\n<h2>Objective<\/h2>\n<p>Identify and engage with existing networking opportunities on your University campus.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Topics<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Utilizing university career centers, events, guest lectures, and student organizations<\/li>\n<li>Building and maintaining mentor relationships<\/li>\n<li>Expanding your professional presence through platforms like LinkedIn and Handshake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u2192 <strong>Tapping into University Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying in the Netherlands, your university likely offers a dedicated career center to support your academic and professional development.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>University of Groningen<\/strong> offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rug.nl\/careerservices\/?lang=en\">career service platform<\/a> where students can learn to write CVs, prepare for interviews, and explore job opportunities.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to these services, many student-led events are specifically curated to support academic and professional growth. Participating in such events is a fantastic way to build meaningful connections with fellow students, faculty members, and professionals from your field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find these events, simply visit your university\u2019s website and explore the career or student services sections. For students at the University of Groningen, this might look like clicking on the \u201cCareer\u201d button on Brightspace:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: 95px;\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdyfspAlwqx8ph8uHIsB3vUG_pfg_jctmQP_FS786Pz_xvl1V-rPbf7JtotmYTVoK8vX2VTtzdLB1GW6QGAIFk2T5mnrIglMTQR09gMrdbiiZdYyF4_mYSHGZVLWxonYEqzUOAk8A?key=dCnb9Eqz7hMdFZdUqBOWRQ\" alt=\"Brightspace Career Button\" width=\"391\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>This will lead you to a website like this:<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcc2XyX8Mvx95jwM9N_KfLVj1T3UjYXvi1-9YFI_Dav-v0xebzYpgn73IbR2vBhRGSMqp-y5RzcKeZQBQAuINIfr8PhUW-6r5Y-tWstn4Dy8jIZB3gEkTHUeEn3R2B5GEeJMGTy?key=dCnb9Eqz7hMdFZdUqBOWRQ\" alt=\"RUG Connect Dashboard\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rugconnect.rug.nl\/student\/groups\">Student Groups at RUG Connect<\/a> can also help students find activities, join interest groups, and stay informed about events.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u2192 Engaging with Student Associations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student associations are another excellent avenue for networking. These groups not only host valuable academic and career-oriented events, but also offer direct access to lecturers and professionals who may become long-term collaborators or mentors.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining these organizations can significantly enhance your university experience and open doors to internships and research opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>\u2192 Finding and Keeping Mentors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing a relationship with a mentor, such as a professor, lecturer, or researcher in your faculty, can be a game-changer. These relationships provide guidance, support, and potentially open pathways to internships or collaborative research.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining ongoing communication and building a stable, professional rapport with a mentor is an investment that often yields long-term career benefits.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>\u2192 Leveraging Online Platforms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Platforms like <strong>LinkedIn<\/strong> and <strong>Handshake<\/strong> are essential for networking. A professional profile helps you connect and showcase your skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure where to start? Our week 2 module is specifically designed to help you understand your strengths and master creating a LinkedIn profile!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Activities for This Week\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. Attend a real or simulated networking event:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this week, you should try to attend a networking event such as a career mixer, alumni panel, or guest lecture, either in person or online. Try to introduce yourself to at least one new person, ask thoughtful questions, and exchange contact details if appropriate. If attending a live event isn\u2019t possible, try joining a simulated networking workshop or role-play session to practice your skills. After the event, take a few minutes to reflect on what went well and how you might improve next time. Following up with any new contacts can also help build lasting connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Use LinkedIn to grow your network:<\/strong><br \/>\nIf no events are available, focus on expanding your network digitally.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Join at least one LinkedIn group relevant to your field.<\/li>\n<li>Examples:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Psychology:<\/strong> Psychology Professionals, Cognitive Neuroscience Network, APA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other fields:<\/strong> Search for \u201cmarketing,\u201d \u201cdata science,\u201d \u201ceducation,\u201d or \u201csustainability\u201d and filter by Groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Follow pages like Psychology Today, WHO, or your university\u2019s career center.<\/li>\n<li>Connect with faculty members and engage with posts to increase your visibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Liking, commenting, and sharing posts is a great way to stay visible and start meaningful conversations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/2025\/06\/20\/week-5-long-term-networking-strategy\/\">Continue with Week 5<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview This module focuses on helping you build and leverage your professional network by exploring campus and online resources. You will learn how to engage&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/2025\/06\/20\/week-4-leveraging-campus-online-resources\/\">Continue Reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\u00a0Week 4: Leveraging Campus &amp; Online Resources<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-486","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/486","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=486"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/486\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":551,"href":"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/486\/revisions\/551"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=486"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=486"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.nl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=486"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}