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As you settle into your internship, we wanted to revisit the importance of casual networking.

There is often pressure at school for internships to directly lead to full-time offers. Let's face it though, that doesn't always happen. There's a very real chance that you took this position planning for it to be a stepping stone... or as your summer continues, you realize this position may not be as good a fit as you'd hoped. Here are five ways to network towards your first choice job.

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Got 5 minutes? Find out how to stay in the loop with your school's alumni events occurring in your city. It might be as easy as following a Slack, Facebook or LinkedIn group.

Got 30 minutes? Make a spreadsheet of everyone you networked with recently, including a means of tracking your contact with each of them.

From a Client: Calling all (casual and intense) soccer fans!

Want an easy, fun way to stay engaged with the World Cup—even if you don't follow soccer closely? Check out this free daily quiz featuring the 48 nations competing in the tournament. Each day, you'll get a quick opportunity to learn about the teams, test your knowledge, and follow the action throughout the competition. The quiz launches when the World Cup begins on June 11, but you can visit now to see the countdown and be ready for kickoff here.

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