Making Connections, Building Networks

Overview

Build your networking and skills and confidence with help from senior arts educator, Rachel Moss!

Discover how to build professional connections, grow your confidence, and take the next steps towards your future career.

This in-person and interactive session will introduce you to the fundamentals of networking, sharing practical tips and advice to help you make meaningful connections with professionals in your chosen industry. You’ll have the opportunity to develop and practice your own elevator pitch, learn how to introduce yourself with confidence, and gain real experience of networking in a supportive and friendly environment.

Hear inspiring stories from industry professionals about their career journeys, experiences and successes. Find out how they built their networks, overcame challenges, and developed professionally, and explore how you can apply their insights to your own career aspirations.

You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and reflect on what you’ve learned. Whether you’re new to networking or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this session will help you to identify practical next steps to build your confidence, expand your professional network and connect with industry opportunities.

What you’ll gain:

• Practical networking tips and techniques.
• Greater confidence in professional settings.
• The opportunity to create and practice your own elevator pitch.
• Insights and inspiration from industry professionals.
• Ideas for your next steps in career development and building professional connections.

Join us to develop your skills, gain inspiration, and start building connections that can support your future career.

About Rachel Moss:

Rachel Moss is an accomplished, professional and highly motivated senior arts educator and evaluator.  She has over twenty years' experience of working in a wide range of museums and arts organisations, ranging from small independent galleries to National Museums, with both formal and informal education groups.

Rachel worked for nine years as the Young People's Programmes Manager at the National Portrait Gallery with young people aged 14 to 21 outside of school hours. This included setting up a Youth Forum, training up individuals to deliver young people-led tours, and carrying out outreach with youth groups such as LGBTQ+ young people, young parent groups and homeless youth organisations. Following this, she worked at the South London Gallery as the Community Consultation Manager (freelance) for the former Peckham Road Fire Station development, and then as the Head of Education (maternity).

Find out more about Rachel's experience and career to date here.