Effective Strategies for Engaging with Students and Young Professionals at IEEE SoutheastCon 2025
Discover how to create lasting professional relationships by engaging with students and young professionals early. Learn about presenting yourself, hosting engaging events, positioning yourself as a mentor, networking effectively, and building relationships to advance your career within the IEEE community at SoutheastCon 2025 in Charlotte, NC.
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Making Your Self Marketable Bailey Heyman IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 Charlotte, NC
The Why Students -> Young Professionals -> Professionals Start early, students are the future of IEEE, and engaging with them early can create lasting professional relationships. Region 3 has over 100 student branches with 70-80 active branches Some branches do belong to dormant sections IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 Charlotte, NC
How you present your self Watch what you say and how you say it do not always say what you really want to Do not say things like did you read my previous email? Or go figure it out Watch what you say to other professionals as well, you never know who is watching Be efficient in meetings Ask students their opinion Say about half of what you wanted to say IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 Charlotte, NC
Engaging Events Offer events that engage students Networking, company visits, etiquette dinner Offer events that challenge students Competitions Mock interviews Offer events that have prizes Support for SoutheastCon, job interviews, awards/titles for resumes Offer mentorships Attend events that the students put on! IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 Charlotte, NC
Positioning Yourself as a Mentor Why Mentorship Matters: Students value experienced professionals who can guide them. Mentorship leads to valuable connections and career growth for both students and mentors. How to Position Yourself as a Mentor: Offer advice on industry trends, career paths, and research. Give your honest opinion! Organize or participate in workshops and webinars. Be available to answer questions or provide feedback on resumes/CVs. IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 Charlotte, NC
Networking and Building Relationships The Importance of Networking: Networking opens doors to internships, job opportunities, and collaborative projects. Strategies for Effective Networking with Students: Attend IEEE student events, conferences, and workshops. Be approachable create an inviting, open atmosphere for communication. Share personal success stories and failures to offer real-world insights. IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 Charlotte, NC
Develop and Online Presence Creating a Digital Identity: Maintain an active presence on IEEE social media channels and student forums. Share updates on recent projects, publications, and conferences. Write blogs or create videos on technical topics that interest students. Why Online Presence Matters: Helps establish authority in your field. Encourages students to reach out for collaboration or guidance. IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 Charlotte, NC
Other key items Be prepared to have to start over each year Approach the students Give them something to do! IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 Charlotte, NC
Conclusion Key Takeaways: Engaging with IEEE students as a member can enhance both your professional growth and the students development. Networking, mentorship, and contributing to student activities are key ways to become more marketable. Building a strong, visible presence within the IEEE community is essential for long-term professional success. Next Steps: Start by attending student events and initiating a conversation with students. Share your expertise through mentorship or content creation. Engage regularly with IEEE student chapters and online platforms. IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 Charlotte, NC
