“It’s important to get educational experience outside of the classroom,” said Quinton Baker, president of the Dean’s Advisory Council for the College of Business and Economics. Baker said the newly developed Leaders’ Ways and Wisdom speaker series is a means to do just that.

The instability of the current job market means relying strictly on a stellar academic record or a gleaming résumé alone might not land that dream job. Networking is a valuable skill, regardless of career path, and connections made can make the difference when searching for jobs and internships.