How to Write an Effective Networking Email

How to Write an Effective Networking Email

By: Rob Porter, 12/7/2023

Struggling with how to write networking emails that will solicit responses from employers and alumni? Not hearing back from those you reach out to via email? These are common …

By David Cota-Buckhout
David Cota-Buckhout Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Career Support
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How to get the magical referral to a role you applied to

Welcome back! Our last post went into details of what happens behind the scenes with your internship/job application at a company. Specifically, we talked about the fact that most companies start by looking at applications that have been referred by …

By Intern From Home
Helping students from 600+ colleges learn about how to find and get an internship/job, use LinkedIn, prepare for interviews, write a cover letter/resume, make the most of their role, and more.
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Want to Get an Employee Referral for an Entry Level Job? 5 Ways to Earn One

If you’re looking for an entry level job, getting an employee referral could make a difference in your job search.  Learn five ways to earn one in the following post.

According to Jobvite, employee referrals get hired faster than candidates …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to Write a Thank You Email After a Zoom Interview

You’ve finished answering the hiring manager’s interview questions, asked some of your own, left the Zoom meeting, and closed your laptop. But you’re not entirely done with the interview process — you’ll need to send a thank you note after the

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How to Find Internships That’ll Jumpstart Your Career

Finding an internship can be a complicated process. How do you know what kind of internship you want? Where do you even see the options? If you’re struggling to find an internship, you’re not alone. Here’s your go-to guide for …

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Your Guide to Crafting a Nonprofit Cover Letter

By Jaxx Artz

If you’re applying to multiple jobs in the social-impact sector, you may be tempted to use the same cover letter in all of your applications, even when the organizations have different focus areas. While it can seem …

By Jennifer Hall
Jennifer Hall Career Advisor
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Building Federal Career Pathways: Four Takeaways

By Lindsay Laferriere

By Jennifer Hall
Jennifer Hall Career Advisor
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9 Things Recruiters Search for on LinkedIn

Eight hundred thirty million. 

There are 830 million professionals using LinkedIn.

That’s 830 million professionals with profiles with which you’re competing for attention—the attention of recruiters who are searching for specific answers on LinkedIn when hunting for candidates to fill …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How to Find and Reach Out to Recruiters on LinkedIn

While recruiters work to help companies fill their open roles, they can also help you — the job seeker — connect with roles you might be interested in and a good fit for. According to Jobscan, 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to …

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4 Types of Networking Emails—and How to Write Them

The more time that passes after you meet people for the first time—either in person or virtually—the harder it is to remember them. This is why, when you’re job searching, it’s important to take notes after meeting someone new. It’s also …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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