Launchpad: Getting Started with Networking

Join freelancer Rachel Moss for an introduction to networking, thinking about what it is, and where you might make professional connections. Take part in discussions: What do you love about networking? What do you hate about networking? How could you feel more comfortable? How do you follow up with your new contacts? Write an elevator pitch, practice it by talking to others in small groups, and feedback afterwards on how it went. What are you going to do to follow up this session to continue to build your networks?

Rachel Moss (she/her) previously set up the Young People’s Programme at the National Portrait Gallery, London. Rachel’s current work supports individuals - particularly those who are under-represented - on their progression routes into working in the museum and heritage sectors by running mentoring programmes, setting up paid traineeships, carrying out research, and evaluating careers related programmes. Rachel is also the freelance work placement lead for GEM and has been working with them since 2023 to carry out research on work experience, work placements and inclusive pathways.