Build Relationships (networking)

Human connections are important for health, mental health, identity…and, yes, career development. By talking with others – alumni, employees, faculty, friends of friends, etc. – you can learn about careers you’ve never heard of, get advice on making yourself competitive, learn of upcoming internship and job openings, and so much more.

Featured Classes

Industry Mentorship Program (Gen St 349)

Career & Internship Center

Students will: participate in small group mentoring sessions (4-6 students per mentor); gain insight and guidance about a particular industry;…

Professional Networking

Dorie Clark

You don’t have to be an extrovert to be good at networking, and you don’t have to be fake. In…

Digital Networking Strategies

Chris Taylor

Cultivating a professional network online is a key component of career advancement and landing new job opportunities. In this course,…

Being a Good Mentee

Ellen Ensher

Connecting with a network of mentors is critical to your career development. Mentoring is proven to help professionals feel more…

Informational Interviewing

Barbara Bruno

If you are looking for a job, considering a new career, or trying to advance in your current career, you…

Building Professional Relationships

Skyler Logsdon

Turning contacts into quality relationships takes effort. It’s not enough to connect on LinkedIn or to follow a person’s journey…

Featured Resources

Being Persistent & Networking Led to a Job Promoting Disney!Share This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
In this episode, we will be meeting with Madi Oversby to learn what she had done to find positions, share …

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Where to Access Laptops & WifiShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
Are you participating in virtual interviews or virtual career fairs, but aren’t sure how to access tech, wifi or quiet …

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Informational Interviews & NetworkingShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
This is a great resource to help you as you start to build your network. Provides tips on what steps …

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Handshake: Peer to Peer NetworkingShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
Find answers from fellow students that have already been through the internship or job search.
 
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UW Alumni on LinkedInShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
Use this incredible tool to explore UW alumni career paths, expand your network and see what is possible in connecting …

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UW Alumni AssociationShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
UW alumni are passionate. Passionate about possibility, passionate about community and passionate about purple and gold. Sharing a connection across …

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