Networking

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Networking is intentionally making connections with people to learn about different industries or careers and meet people who can hire you! Here are a few ways you can create new contacts and look for ways to get involved. Use this to organize who you talk to and potential positions of interest.

Connect with ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ alumni

There are more than 250,000 ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ alumni. The odds are good that someone works in an industry you’re interested in! You can connect with ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ alumni and other students on theÌý. Once you create an account, you can network or set upÌýinformational interviewsÌýwith alumni to learn more about jobs or industries you’re interested in. Additionally, theÌýÌýhas a variety of CU Alumni groups, including one onÌý. Connect with alumni over your shared experiences on campus and start connecting with those who can help you.

Get involved with a student group

Look for groups or clubs that align with your interests and get connected toÌý. You can also explore the programs, services and resourcesÌý.

Join a professional organization

These are groups of like-minded professionals in one field or industry. Think of them as adult student groups. Professional associations are great for industry information, networking and job postings.ÌýÌýis a great place to start.

Connect on Handshake

Handshake is a comprehensive online career resource for ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ students and alumni. Log in toÌýÌýconnect with more than 180,000 organizations.

Attend a Career Services event

Career Services hostsÌýjob and internship fairsÌýevery year, connecting employers with ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ talent. Our fairs bring employers from many different industries including government, nonprofit,Ìýstartups and worldwide operations. These organizations want to meet ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ students and alumni interested in internships and jobs. You can also come just to learn more about their companies.