Speed Networking
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
At this signature event, students meet with professionals in the Forester Network for short career conversations, providing a valuable opportunity to gain career advice, practice essential networking skills, and learn about available internships and jobs.
- Practice essential conversational skills and learn how to initiate networking relationships
- Get connected to the extensive Forester Network within their Career Pathway and build a professional network
- Gain industry insights in career fields of interest
Event Agenda
- 5:30-6:05p.m. | Check-In and Open Career Pathway Mingling
- 6:05-6:20p.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks from President Jill Baren
- 6:20-8p.m. | Networking Rounds: Students and professionals will rotate through networking stations grouped according to career areas of interest
- 8:00-8:30p.m. | Additional Connection Opportunities
- Open Networking: Connect with any students you did not already meet or with whom you want to connect again
- (Upon Invitation) Employer Spotlight Booths: Select employer partners will be invited to host booths, offering the chance to speak to a broader population of participating students about full-time jobs and internships at their organization
Student Registration
Due to event popularity and limited availability of spaces, juniors and seniors will receive preference for Speed Networking registration, but all are encouraged to attend Prep Sessions to join a waiting list.
Students must first register for and complete one of the Prep Sessions below, which all take place in the Tarble Room in Brown Hall. Students will complete final registration for the event after the session.
- Thursday, October 12, 12-1pm, | Register here!
- Thursday, October 19, 4-5pm | Register here!
- Friday, October 20, 12-1pm | Register here!
- Sunday, October 22, 11am-12pm | Register here!
Professional Registration
Professionals can register here until Wednesday, October 18.
We hope you can join us!
On Campus Accessibility Accommodations:
Contact Kirsten Schramm at 847-735-5167 or kschramm@lakeforest.edu at least 72 hours in advance.