How to Network in High School

Written By Colēgia

You’ve probably heard of networking and how important it is to build connections, but did you know that you can start networking as early as high school? Establishing personal relationships isn’t just about finding people that can help you get a job, it’s about having a community of people that guide you, support you, and offer their assistance when you need it. These can be your high school peers, teachers, or other community leaders. You’re never too young to have a strong and reliable group of people in your corner. Today we want to talk about how to network in high school.

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Networking With Classmates

Although it may not seem like it at the moment, your classmates can be a great addition to your network. Meeting students with similar career goals can be good. Your classmates are all going to move on to do different things after high school, and even during, from internships to different jobs. They can provide you with guidance or even refer you to their job if you were to need it. No connection is insignificant, so consider investing in relationships with your peers who have similar career interests as you, you never know how you can help each other later on.

“Although it may not seem like it at the moment, your classmates can be a great addition to your network.”

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Build Connections With Teachers

Building connections with your teachers is another great means of networking. Your professors are the ones who witness your academic potential and your work ethic, therefore, they are the ones who can attest to it in recommendation letters. However, more than just vouching for your grades, they should be able to discuss your character and who you are as a person, and they can only do this if you take the time to develop those relationships with your teachers outside the classroom. Take time to get to know your professors and have them get to know you. This will prove to be extremely beneficial when they start to recommend you for programs or for college. Teachers can offer you guidance and support which is a big part of a valuable network.

“Building connections with your teachers is another great means of networking.”

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Professionals From Volunteer Activities

Last but not least, your high school years should be filled with extracurriculars, from your first job to volunteer opportunities. These experiences will prove to be essential for your personal growth and for the growth of your college transcript. They can also be great opportunities for networking. Who better to add to your list of contacts than your supervisor at your part-time job or professionals from where you volunteer? If you are smart about establishing connections and keeping them, you’ll be able to go that much farther once you’re out of high school.

It’s never too early to start building a network of people who are willing to become your support system and help you out when you need it. No one can do everything alone, so allow yourself to have different people you turn to when you need a nudge in the right direction.

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