Build a strong professional network using these tricks

Building a professional network is important for students entering the workforce, but many do not know how to do it. Here are five ways to build a network: 1) interact with professors, classmates and seniors from college days, 2) participate in campus activities, 3) use social media appropriately to follow and engage with industry professionals, 4) use internships as an opportunity to connect with fellow interns, trainers, and managers, and seek guidance from mentors, 5) contact acquaintances and spread the word in your extended family to build your network