Here you’ll find guidelines for building your professional network and connecting with mentors. For industry-specific advice, be sure to check out the Career Communities.



Thursday, April 2, 2026
Students were invited to participate in a 30-second professional development game outside the dining hall at lunchtime. In this highly scientific poll, a total of 77 students weighed in on matters of professional branding and summer …

At a recent leadership conference, CLS Senior Director Dani Perkins heard from multiple employers that while cover letters are often ignored in the hiring process, post-interview thank you notes may be added in the plus column to a candidate’s hiring …

Congratulations. You found a job of interest to you, applied, were granted an interview, and were interviewed. You’ve got a ways to go before you get hired, but how do you increase your chances of advancing from your first interview …

by Philip Kiely ’20
Effective cold emails are concise and focused. Like a viral tweet, you only have a few …
Enjoy a conversation with someone whose professional journey inspires your own.
One important tool for developing your career is to …
Writing thank you notes goes beyond the handmade card you sent to a relative after receiving a gift. While that …
Eager to start building connections with Grinnell alumni? Learn more about Student-Alum Virtual Meetups and MentorGrinnell as two ways to …
Find Grinnell Alums on LinkedIn to learn more about their unique career journeys, and to explore your own potential career …

A job shadow is similar to a ride-along, a chance to accompany a professional during their workday to observe what …
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When it comes to job success, it’s not only what you know: it’s who you know. Every year employers fill …
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