Networking Tips for Aspiring Healthcare Administrators

  • July 20, 2025
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If you’re considering a career as a healthcare administrator, you likely already understand the power of good networking. In healthcare administration, networking is one of the most valuable strategies to grow your career, learn new skills, and connect with opportunities. But where do you start? With a few easy tips, you can start making valuable connections that will serve you well throughout your healthcare career. Let’s dive into how you can network effectively as an aspiring healthcare administrator.

Networking Early

It’s never too early to start networking. As a student, you have professors, classmates, and school events; these are all good sources for getting to know people. Discuss your experiences and insights of healthcare administration with your instructors. 

Ask questions regarding the best career path you may want or advice on anything particular. Your classmates in the course are also your future colleagues and potential collaborators. Building relationships early will create a support system that follows you throughout your career.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, administrative jobs in health are projected to grow 12.6 % from 2021 to 2031, which means this segment is growing rapidly. The sooner you start, the better your advantage in connecting with better people as the demands for healthcare administration increase.

Utilize Social Media and Online Platforms

Social media isn’t just for keeping up with friends—it’s also a powerful tool for professional networking. LinkedIn, in particular, is a great place to connect with healthcare professionals, join industry groups, and stay updated on trends.

Create a professional LinkedIn profile focusing on your skill set, education, and career goals. Follow healthcare organizations and engage with their leaders’ posts; join healthcare administration groups. Such steps will help you create an online presence and open more doors.

Online networking can turn into real-life opportunities that get you prepared for your future career through things like internships or job shadowing.

Industry Events and Conferences

Conferences and other events dealing with health care are always the best places to meet professionals involved in the line. A health care conference gathers everyone involved in healthcare administration, from the lowest student to senior executives.

You can attend many local events and workshops in Las Vegas, where health care is still growing—an opportunity to know your possible mentors and ask questions that will give you insight into the business.

For this to happen, practice what some call an “elevator pitch,” a quick introduction of yourself. State your intentions and interests in the field of health administration. In addition, if you display your excitement and eagerness, others will remember you.

Get Yourself a Mentor

A mentor will make all the difference in your career. Typically, mentors are professionals who have experience and can advise, guide, and connect you with their networks.

To find a mentor, you can contact  your previous professors, internship supervisors, and healthcare administrators with whom you have networked. Do not be afraid to ask questions or let people know you want to learn. Most professionals are willing to share their knowledge with someone who shows interest.

Indeed, the Mentorloop says 76 percent think mentorship is important or very important to their careers. With all experience coming into account, a great mentor will try to guide one to bypass pitfalls and set proper goals for one’s career and what type of roles interest that particular professional the most.

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Follow Up and Stay Connected

Networking doesn’t stop at first meetings. It will take follow-up and maintaining contact to put relationships together.

After meeting someone at an event or through LinkedIn, send them a thank-you note or email, letting them know you are grateful for the time they gave you, and mention one specific thing you discussed.

Keep in touch by occasionally sending articles, updates, or questions regarding their expertise. It keeps the relationship alive and lets them know you value their input.

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Conclusion

Ready to kickstart your career as a healthcare administrator? Let Northwest Career College help. Our Healthcare Administration Program will provide you with the knowledge and skills and opportunities to build your professional network.

Enroll now and start this journey to a successful career in healthcare administration. Visit us online or call us today to learn more about our program and how we can further assist you.

Yu Lee by Yu Lee | Updated July 20, 2025 |
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Born in South Korea, Yu Chung Lee moved to Las Vegas to attend Spring Valley High School and then UNLV. She is now a member of our educational staff and is the instructor for one of our dental administrative assisting… Read Full Bio