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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

Maximizing Your Network for Job Opportunities

Published on February 20, 2024

In today’s job market, making connections matters—a lot! Have you ever wondered why some people seem to land great job opportunities effortlessly? It’s often because of their network.

Your network is like a circle of friends, serving as a vital …

By Ivy Exec

Networking for Better Opportunities: Land a Job By Socializing

Published on February 6, 2024

Recent studies underscore the significance of networking in career progression, with over 80% of individuals securing job opportunities through this channel. Such statistics vividly emphasize the significant role that networking plays in professional development.

Despite the wealth of opportunities the …

By Ivy Exec

Life-Changing Email for StudentsShare This: Share Life-Changing Email for Students on FacebookShare Life-Changing Email for Students on LinkedInShare Life-Changing Email for Students on X
by Philip Kiely ’20
Effective cold emails are concise and focused. Like a viral tweet, you only have a few …

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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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Leveraging LinkedIn: Networking and Summer SuccessShare This: Share Leveraging LinkedIn: Networking and Summer Success on FacebookShare Leveraging LinkedIn: Networking and Summer Success on LinkedInShare Leveraging LinkedIn: Networking and Summer Success on X
Summer might find you researching in a lab, lifeguarding by the pool, or interning at your local public library. During …

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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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