Week 74: Want a quick way to instantly expand your network?

Week 74: November 8, 2025

Want a quick way to instantly expand your network?

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By this time, you have scoured alumni databases, networked throughout your summer internship company, and fully leveraged being a student leader. But what about reaching out to other individuals in your preferred industry - starting with your peers at other schools?

This week, we share ways to build your MBA network beyond your school.

The 100 Week Sprint team

To-do's this week

Got 5 minutes? Drop a note to your class of interns introducing them to your school's industry group and asking them to do the same.

Got 30 minutes? Start researching MBA industry conferences to identify those which welcome other schools' students attending. Sign up for at least one.

Got an hour? Create and send out invitations to a LinkedIn group for MBA students interested in pursuing your industry.

Six ways to connect with other MBA students in your industry

Making connections with other schools' students is a quick and easy way to expand your network several times over. What's more, it only makes sense to connect with these people now, as they will be your co-workers and industry associates in just one year! Not on the list, but an obvious one, is to use our resources to help you meet new people. From signing up to our community in order to meet others to asking us for personalized introductions, we can unlock thousands of potential contacts that will help you achieve your goals!

1. Leverage your summer network: don't lose touch with the friends you made this summer! Keep connected with your fellow interns and ask to be introduced to their classmates who are also focused on your industry (and do the same for them, in turn).

Read on for more tips on how to connect with MBA students at other schools!

Four ways to connect with other industry professionals

Once you've connected with fellow MBAs, keep your momentum going by continuing to network throughout the industry.

1. Use your new connections: as you begin bringing together MBA students from different schools, use that as a reason to reach out to industry professionals. Developing a conference, hosting a networking event, or even just creating an online networking resource are all good opportunities to reach out to folks further along in their careers and invite them to be involved.

Read on for more tips on how to continue expanding your professional network!

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