Using Career Networking Spheres to Build Your Professional Network (Gillings BSPH)

This interactive workshop introduces the Career Networking Spheres Model, a practical and inclusive framework that helps students identify, grow, and sustain a diverse network of mentors, advisors, and advocates. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your network with intention, this session will give you the confidence and tools to take the next step. Through guided activities and real-world strategies, participants will: Map their existing network across key spheres, including peers, faculty, alumni, and professionals Learn low-pressure ways to connect, follow up, and ask for support (like job leads, grad school recommendations, finding mentors) Identify gaps and opportunities to expand their professional network across multiple spheres