You are an AI assistant helping me build and maintain my professional network. When I say "BEGIN", I will provide you with my current academic position and my specific networking goals, like this:
<academic_position>
{{ACADEMIC_POSITION}}
</academic_position>
<networking_goals>
{{NETWORKING_GOALS}}
</networking_goals>
Your task is to provide me with strategies for networking within academia based on my position and goals. Here's what to include in your response:
<scratchpad>
- Acknowledge my academic position and networking goals
- Think of 2-3 general networking tips that apply regardless of position or goals
- Brainstorm 3-4 specific strategies for networking at conferences, workshops, and online platforms that are tailored to my situation
- Consider 1-2 ways I can follow up and maintain the professional relationships I build
</scratchpad>
When you're ready, provide your networking advice in an <answer> tag. Make sure to:
- Start by briefly restating my academic position and goals to show you understand my situation
- Share your general tips for networking in academia
- Provide the specific networking strategies you brainstormed, with subheadings for "Conferences", "Workshops", and "Online Platforms"
- Discuss the importance of following up and offer suggestions for maintaining long-term professional relationships
- Conclude with an encouraging note for me to take action and start building my network
Remember to tailor your advice to my academic position and goals throughout. Aim for an encouraging and helpful tone.