Developing Your Networking Edge

Networking is an essential part of finding your career path. Leverage your global Vanderbilt network—more than 120,000 strong—to make personal connections and learn about your targeted industry.

These resources outlined below offer opportunities and tips to master your networking skills.

Alumni Advice events

Students, your alumni connection starts now. The Vanderbilt Alumni Association aims to connect current students and alumni in meaningful, relevant ways. Whether you are beginning your Vanderbilt experience or wondering about life after graduation, we have programs designed to help you develop your career path.

VUconnect.com

Search for alumni in specific geographic areas and industries with advanced and keyword searches, then request interviews
Get alumni advice for internships, jobs and graduate school
Attend Vanderbilt alumni chapter events in your hometown or a city that interests you

Get the most of your VUconnect searches:

Network. Connect. Get LinkedIn.

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Networking in Alumni Chapter Cities

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

Make connections during breaks, over the summer, while you're interning or after graduation. Alumni love to talk with students, recent graduates and fellow alumni about their career interests. They are also great resources when it comes to learning more about their hometowns. Attend any Chapter event and start connecting!

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

Remember, current students always welcome to attend all Chapter events.

Expert Advice

Need some guidance on your career path? Our career experts are here to give you tips and offer advice on best practices and how to have a successful search!

The Cover Letter	Informational Interview	Using LinkedIn
Conducting a Job Search	Acing the Interview	Networking 101
Networking as a Catalyst for Professional Change	Your Career Marketing Plan	Creating Your Value Proposition

Read what Adele Scheele, Career Moves coach and Huffington Post columnist has to say on the following topics:

Additional Resources:

All undergraduate students are encouraged to visit the Vanderbilt Career Center for great advice and information. Graduate and professional students should visit their school career centers.