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.



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 …

Handshake and LinkedIn will tailor your experience based on the information you give them and your interactions with their content. Set yourself up for job search success by giving these sites plenty to work with.

Summer internships are valuable opportunities for college students to gain real-world experience, develop professional skills, and build your network. Here are some ideas to help you get the best out of your summer internship:
Remember, an internship is not only …

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 …
What you need to know about visa, privacy, and career success
Building your presence on platforms like LinkedIn is an …
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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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