Title: Create a networking plan in the sports, entertainment, and event industries.
Course: Sports, Entertainment, and Event Marketing > Section: Developing Job Search Skills

Creating a networking plan should include

- explaining the importance of networking
- researching contacts
- identifying effective networking practices and tools
- determining when and where networking should be done (e.g., conferences, events, social media)
- adding value when making networking connections
- maintaining relationships over time.

Process/Skill Questions:

- When should one begin to create a network?
- What stakeholders should be considered part of a business or organization’s network?