How to Join an Engineering Networking Group

Joining an engineering networking group can be a great way to meet like minded professionals looking to exchange information on job prospects and industry news or to simply make contacts that you may need in the future. Finding a networking group to join can be a simple and quick process.

Instructions

1. Ask fellow engineers if they belong to any networking groups or other associations that may feature networking events. Ask them talk to engineers whom they know to find out where the largest and most helpful engineering network groups meet.

2. Determine if the engineering association you belong to has any networking events for networking groups within the association. If you are not a member, join your association to gain valuable networking contacts. The American Engineering Association and American Association of Engineering Societies both have websites that outline how you can join and become involved.

3. Contact your alma mater to inquire if they offer any type of networking groups and events for graduates. If you were a member of your engineering honor society, inquire with them as well to see what type of networking events they may sponsor.

4. Go online to find and join professional networking sites such as "Networking for Professionals" or "LinkedIn," where you can find and meet other engineers online to form networking groups.

5. Look online to find virtual networking groups especially for engineers, such as "Design's News' E2E" program. Here you can join an interactive community of engineers looking to network online.

6. Form your own engineering networking group by contacting other engineers in your local area who are interested in the advantages of networking.

Resources

• Visit the American Engineering Association
• Visit the American Association of Engineering Societies
• Join Networking for Professionals
• Join Linkedin
• Visit the Design News E2E program