Five ways to make your LinkedIn profile stand out

LinkedIn is, arguably, THE place to be for professionals these days, social media or otherwise. In the post-pandemic world, networking online is more important than ever, and, of course, LinkedIn is the place where most job applications live.

The first …

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Your Guide to Informational Interviews: How to request, prepare, and follow up after informational interviews

Rachel Parnes
Senior Marketing Manager at LinkedIn
January 4, 2021

“Maybe you’re actively looking for a new job. Or maybe you’re just following a kernel of curiosity that there’s something else out there you’re better suited for—another role, career, or …

By Amber Graham
Amber Graham Director of Data and Operations
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How to Write Networking Emails That Get Opened

Today, in our hybrid work environment, email is the primary mode of communication when it comes to building networks and making connections. This means delivering an excellent introductory networking email is key for career advancement and growth. So, here’s how to …

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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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How to quickly clean up your online presence when job/internship seeking

We all know there’s a lot of preparation that goes into a job interview. You spend a lot of time creating the perfect resume. Then you research the company you’re applying to and rehearse your answers to commonly-asked interview questions. …

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Attention new grads: 4 mistakes to avoid when networking

As a college senior or new grad, you may think you are totally new to networking. Actually, you’ve been doing it for years: every time you have asked a friend to tell you about a new app they like, every …

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How to build a professional network while in college

Starting your career after college can seem like a daunting task. Oftentimes, having a degree alone may not get you your dream job and you may feel like you need to work harder to get where you want and need …

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Engineering insights: Kevin Klem ’80

With employers like Hughes Aircraft, Raytheon, and Ball Aerospace on his resume, this alumnus now brings his expertise to the role of mentor for the next generation of engineers

Kevin Klem ’80

Kevin Klem ’80 grew up in rural Pennsylvania. …

By Amber Graham
Amber Graham Director of Data and Operations
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The Power of Peer Networks (opinion)

Shoba Subramanian, Maggie Gardner and Beth Bodiya share advice for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and educators on how to develop trainee networks for enhancing professional growth during training and beyond.

https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2021/10/11/how-develop-peer-networks-enhance-professional-growth-opinion

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark Graduate Student Program Director
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Five Tips to Get Better at Networking

These skills are invaluable to students searching for a job or internship.

By Bryce Davis
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9 Tips to Turn Networking Contacts Into Meaningful Relationships, From a Serial Connector

The goal in any meaningful relationship is to give it depth. That’s what my book, The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships, is all about. Of course, not every networking contact has …

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