After the Fair • Review notes and consider which organizations or opportunities you would like to pursue. • 6eQGaIoOOoZXSQoWeoUePaLOWhaQNLQJWheUecUXLWeUsIoUaWWeQGLQJWheeYeQW and for talking with you. Reiterate a reason or two about why you value the coPSaQ\·sZoUNaQGoU\oXUUeasoQIoUEeLQJLQWeUesWeGLQWhecoPSaQ\ Need more information? Watch these excellent Candid Career Videos: • Career Fair Advice
2.4a LinkedIn Basics
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2.4 Maintaining Connections
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