How to Network with Fellow College and University Alums You’ve Never Met

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Reaching out to fellow alums you don’t know can feel awkward — but it’s one of the most reliable ways to open new doors in your job search.

In this video, we show you a clear and simple LinkedIn method to help you connect with people who can truly move your search forward.

You’ll learn how to:
• Navigate your school’s LinkedIn page step by step
• Filter alumni by company, role, and location
• Choose 5–10 strong first contacts
• Write an invitation that gets accepted
• Start a helpful 15-minute conversation that can lead to insights, introductions, or even interviews

Recent research shows that “weak ties” — the people you don’t know well yet — often have the biggest impact on job mobility. This is exactly why alumni outreach works so well for returners and career pivoters.

Yes, your personal network is powerful, but the network you don’t know yet is often more powerful.

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