In the IDP, you examined long-term goals and described how you would network to achieve them. After reading about several strategies, you will look at short-term actions to put those networking strategies into action to achieve your professional goals.

Checklist:

1. Select at least two of the professional networking strategies from the Powerful Networking Tools, ABCs of Networking, or 7 Practical Steps for Networking sections of the Unit 7 Reading.

2. Write a 1-page paper (a minimum of 250 words) in which you explain how you will put them to use as you strive to make progress with your own professional network in the next 36 months.

3. Make sure to use specific ideas and examples to develop your response.

The Unit 7 reading and the IDP are uploaded in the additional materials including the assignment rubric