Networking is an essential part of your career exploration, transition and development. Leverage your global Vanderbilt network – 120,000+ strong – to make personal connections and learn about your targeted industry.

These resources offer opportunities and tips to master your networking skills:

VUconnect.com

• Search for alumni in specific geographic areas and industries (use advanced and keyword searches!), then request informational interviews
• Post and explore job postings
• Find VU alumni chapter events to network with fellow alumni

Get the most of your VUconnect searches:

Networking in Alumni Chapter Cities

The Vanderbilt Alumni Association has 40+ chapters in most major U.S. cities and several countries.

Plug into the Vanderbilt Chapter in your area. Make connections in your city while you attend: networking breakfasts or happy hours, wine tastings, community service, VU game-watching parties and much more!

Check out upcoming Chapter events on VUconnect.com or go to the main chapter webpage .

Note: Current students and parents are invited and welcomed to attend all Chapter events!

Straight Talk to Succeed: Expert Advice

• Vanderbilt alumna Susan D. Strayer (MBA’) offers personal brand and career coaching through her Exaqueo blog :  and on HR Happy Hour 

• Etiquette Rules for Using LinkedIn

• Vanderbilt alumna and certified career coach, Hallie Crawford (BS’95), talks about creating and finding your career path .
  
  
• Quit planning your career change and start talking .

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