But Now What Presents: Ladies Who Lunch

Some people were born into amazing networks and they have been able to tap into them at different points in their careers. Whether it’s emailing that distant cousin to hook you up with an internship, or calling that Godmother, who just so happens to own her own company, to provide you with a letter of recommendation for a job of interest, your network can really shape your future. For those of us who were not born into dynamic networking circles, it is very important to take an active interest in creating as strong and diverse of a network as possible.

Having a great network is especially important when you first graduate from college. Your network will help you get leads on jobs that are not listed to the public. Your network can also help introduce you to potential mentors, friends, and business partners. While it is a huge perk to have people in your network who you have grown up with, another great time to add people is when you are just starting out in your career. The relationships that you form with people prior to climbing the corporate ladder will most likely continue as your ranks increase and grow. To increase our own networks, But Now What hosted a networking event for women who are starting their own businesses or are looking to take the next step in their careers.