Networking
A key element to any job search is connecting and growing your network. This will help you learn more detailed information about the industries you're interested in and about potential openings that may not be advertised publicly. Not sure where to start? Follow the links below or .
Connecting with Alumni
This is an excellent resource for online, professional networking with ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷ alumni.
It provides a great opportunity to connect with professionals in various fields and
levels. Sign up & create a profile to get started.
The ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷ Career Community LinkedIn page is for current students, ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷ alumnae/i,
family members, faculty, and staff to share opportunities (jobs, internships, events),
and career resources.
Professional Associations & Networking Tools
A list of professional associations and organizations by industry.
LinkedIn is a terrific resource for online, professional networking. It provides
a great opportunity to connect with professionals in various different fields and
levels. Sign up & create a profile to get started. can also be a useful tool to help you connect with employers that are looking for
candidates that match your experience, jobs with your skill sets, and ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷ alumni
working at those employers and in those jobs.
Networking via social media is hardly new. Unfortunately, even in today’s super-social
world, people still make plenty of blunders. Learn how to avoid them!
Informational Interviews
Through an informational interview, you can find out about a specific type of job,
a person's career path, or details on an industry or company.
Here’s a three-part process for your next meeting that’ll make sure you get the advice
you need and make a great impression.
These five questions are designed to help you get an inside view into the company
or career you are interested in, as well as connect on a human level with the person
you’re speaking with.
Strategies for Engaging with Your Network
The purpose of networking is to form relationships with those who'll help get you
to where you want to go, and the earlier you start building up your network, the better.
Networking while still in college will help you secure your professional career. Ace
it with pro tips from educators, career advisors, college counsellors, and former
students.
Disclaimer
The Career Education Office abides by the ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷Policy Against Discrimination & Harassment.
The CEO is not responsible for the content of any linked site; the CEO provides these
links only as a convenience and assumes no liability for acts or omissions by third
parties or for any material supplied by them. ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷ is not responsible for safety,
wages, working conditions, or other aspects of off-campus employment. It is the responsibility
of students to research the integrity and safety of the organizations to which they
are applying. Students are advised to use caution and common sense when applying for
any position with an organization and reach out to the CEO if they have concerns or
questions.