In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, building strong professional relationships is more critical than ever. Networking opens doors to new opportunities, fosters collaboration, and helps you stay ahead of industry trends. This interactive session, Women in Pharma Presents Networking 101 – Successful Networking Strategies, will guide you through proven techniques to strengthen your network and elevate your personal brand. Join us for practical insights, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises designed to make networking less intimidating and more impactful.
What You'll Learn / Key Takeaways
By attending this event, you will:
- Learn actionable strategies to build and maintain meaningful professional connections.
- Understand the do’s and don’ts of effective networking in both in-person and virtual settings.
- Gain tips on creating a strong personal brand that resonates with your professional goals.
- Practice networking techniques in a supportive environment to boost your confidence.
Who Should Attend
Everyone!
Why This Event Matters
Networking has become a critical skill in today’s evolving professional landscape. With the rise of remote work, virtual collaboration, and rapid industry changes, building authentic connections is more challenging—and more important—than ever. In our industry, where innovation and partnerships drive success, strong networks can lead to new opportunities, knowledge sharing, and career advancement.
Featured Presenter: Rachel Surick, Talent Partner at DPR Construction
Rachel Surick is a Talent Partner at DPR Construction, supporting the New Jersey Business Unit. She is a results-driven human capital leader with over 15 years of experience managing programs and initiatives across the full talent lifecycle. Her expertise spans talent acquisition, onboarding, training and development, employee engagement, change management, performance management, workforce planning, and executive communications. Before joining DPR, Rachel served as an HR Business Partner for the Federal Government, supporting a 500+ IT workforce. In that role, she partnered with executives, managers, and employees to design and implement innovative talent strategies that strengthened HR delivery and enhanced the employee experience. Rachel is passionate about early talent development and finds fulfillment in helping careers flourish. She holds a BS in Finance from Penn State University. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband and two young boys (ages 2.5 and 4.5). She loves exploring new restaurants, listening to podcasts, and spending time outdoors.
Agenda
- 5:30 - 6:00 pm – Arrival and Initial Meet & Greets
- 6:00 - 7:00 pm – Part 2 - WIP’s Networking Series – Developing Successful Networking Strategies
- 7:00 - 7:30 pm – Networking!
- 7:30 - 8:00 pm – Adjourn