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Streamline Networking with Your LinkedIn Profile QR Code

Published on April 15, 2024

LinkedIn makes it easy to swap profiles with new contacts on the spot. Each user has a personalized QR code linked directly to their profile.

To access your QR code, you’ll need the latest version of the mobile LinkedIn app …

By Robin Bourjaily

Virtual Office Hours with Carver College of Med

Published on April 15, 2024

The admissions staff at the University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine will host drop-in office hours from 2:00 – 3:00 pm on April 19 and April 26. Get premed advising or ask questions about your application by Zoom using …

By Mary Jane Shroyer

Unlock the Power of Networking: How to Build Meaningful Connections

Published on April 1, 2024

Building a strong professional network can be the key to unlocking valuable opportunities and advancing your career. The question is, where do you start?

For students and early-career professionals, there’s no better time than now to start forging meaningful connections. …

By VidCruiter

Informational InterviewsShare This: Share Informational Interviews on FacebookShare Informational Interviews on LinkedInShare Informational Interviews on X
Enjoy a conversation with someone whose professional journey inspires your own. This CLS document will help you prepare to get …

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Connecting with Grinnell AlumniShare This: Share Connecting with Grinnell Alumni on FacebookShare Connecting with Grinnell Alumni on LinkedInShare Connecting with Grinnell Alumni on X
Eager to start building connections with Grinnell alumni?  Learn more about Student-Alum Virtual Meetups and MentorGrinnell as two ways to …

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How to Find Grinnell Alums on LinkedInShare This: Share How to Find Grinnell Alums on LinkedIn on FacebookShare How to Find Grinnell Alums on LinkedIn on LinkedInShare How to Find Grinnell Alums on LinkedIn on X
Find Grinnell Alums on LinkedIn to learn more about their unique career journeys, and to explore your own potential career …

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Elevate Your Professional Image with the Iris Photo BoothShare This: Share Elevate Your Professional Image with the Iris Photo Booth on FacebookShare Elevate Your Professional Image with the Iris Photo Booth on LinkedInShare Elevate Your Professional Image with the Iris Photo Booth on X
The CLS and Office of Communication and Marketing (OCM) are thrilled to introduce the Iris Photo Booth, your go-to resource …

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Making the Most of a Mentoring RelationshipShare This: Share Making the Most of a Mentoring Relationship on FacebookShare Making the Most of a Mentoring Relationship on LinkedInShare Making the Most of a Mentoring Relationship on X
You’ve Found a Mentor and They’ve Said “Yes.” Now What?

Both mentor and mentee should discuss the guidelines of their …

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What Is a Mentor and How Do I Find One?Share This: Share What Is a Mentor and How Do I Find One? on FacebookShare What Is a Mentor and How Do I Find One? on LinkedInShare What Is a Mentor and How Do I Find One? on X
What is mentoring?
Building a relationship with a variety of mentors will be very beneficial to your professional journey. Mentors …

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