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Reach Back Out to Your Professional Network

Purpose: Scholars will list their professional connections so that they can contact for a check-in.


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Keeping your Network Updated

Think about the network of supporters that helped you get to graduate school. List your network out and continue to check in with them throughout your graduate school experiences. You may find professional, academic, and personal mentors.

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Assignment #48

Write a Check-In Email

Purpose: Scholars will determine who they can interview and research which questions they can ask. For assistance schedule a visit with AAP Peer Advisors
Time: 15 minutes
Instructions: Plan for an Informational Interview


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Note: For refresher consult the topic Thank Your Network

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