8 Ways to Network While You're in College

– Start early.

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– Play the student card.

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– Bolster existing professional connections.

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– Use college career centers.

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– Leverage personal connections.

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– Get relevant experience.

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– Set goals.

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"At the end of the day, connections are currency," says Alex Hochman, senior director of the career services center at the University of San Francisco in California.

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