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7 Tips for Building Influence Outside Your Industry

Most people build careers by working hard and earning respect in their own field. While that’s important, there’s another level of growth that often gets overlooked.

Gaining influence outside your industry can open doors that your current role never could. …

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Why Your Next Mentor Should Be Outside Your Industry

Mentorship is one of the best tools for personal and professional growth. However, many people only look for mentors within their own industry. They want someone who has walked the same path and knows the industry in and out. It …

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Student Spotlight: Jackie Forman’s Career Launch Journey

Career Launch is a four-week virtual program at UB designed to help students grow their professional skills, strengthen their networks, and gain confidence in pursuing career opportunities. Our first fall cohort kicks off on September 11 from 1:00–1:45 PM and …

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How to Grow Your Network Without Awkward Small Talk

Stepping into a new field comes with a unique set of challenges – one of the biggest being the need to build a strong professional network. For those who thrive in structured conversations and prefer more profound, more meaningful discussions …

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🔁 How to Find Your People

🙌 Your network is much larger than you think.

 

Often, hearing the words “connections” and “networking” can easily make your …