NMRT (New Members Round Table)

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you/How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you/How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you/How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you/How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you/How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you/How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you/How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you/How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you/How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you? How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you? How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you? How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you? How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you? How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you? How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!

Happy new year everyone! Now that 2021 is behind us, let's kickstart 2022 with this month's Networking topic. What does networking look like for you? How do you network? Do you find it difficult or do you find it easy to do? What are you looking to achieve by networking? Do you have any networking tips?

I graduated in May 2020, and as a new grad, I had many questions that needed answers and felt uncertain about the future. Much of my uncertainty was triggered by the pandemic. I needed guidance in navigating my path to enter the field in such a precarious time. I needed to know the next steps to take to stand out from other new grads. I needed to talk to those who already traveled the path that I was about to take. I knew that networking/connecting with others was the only way I would get those answers.

Networking gave me the opportunity to glean knowledge from so many wonderful people-seasoned and fellow new professionals- and helped me to gain confidence in the skills that I already possessed.

My networking involves the following:

• Posting my questions directly to group discussion boards. 

The responses that I've received in the past have been amazing! There were those who gave such detailed advice that I eventually began to compile a list from them. I've also connected with some of these individuals outside of the ALA Connect platform.

• Participating in activities that give me the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Volunteering to serve on ALA committees. 
• Participating in mentorship programs.
• Attending professional conferences and events.

I'm a bit of an introvert and so networking was always difficult for me. To be honest, I still struggle with it but I've found ways to manage. For example, I make sure that I carve out some alone/quiet time during the week for myself. This prevents me from feeling drained and enables me to be my best self around others.

I'll pause there for now. Feel free to join the conversation and share your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to reading your responses!