{"id":325,"date":"2026-04-29T16:16:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T20:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center-new-nav\/?page_id=325"},"modified":"2026-05-06T13:31:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:31:37","slug":"build-your-network","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-resources\/build-your-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Build Your Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<aside class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light promo\" style=\"min-height:50vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-677\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/image-png.avif\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#d6cdc7\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1rem\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#212121bf;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);flex-basis:38%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-277bbf73357ab223ff23488ff4733a7d\" id=\"h-get-engaged\">Get engaged<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-852653d32b6a94cb0442ec1e32e88e55\">Build relationships that open doors to careers, mentorship, and lifelong opportunities. Networking at Clark means joining a community of alumni and professionals who lead in business, nonprofits, education, and research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">As a Clark student, you already have connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family, friends, alumni, professors, peers, clubs, social organizations, and advisers are all a valuable part of your network. During your career journey, that network will be your most important tool in finding new opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#abbd8f5c\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Please Note<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Clark University has over 36,000+ alumni on LinkedIn&#8217;s Clark University Alumni Page. You can filter alumni by location, where they work, what they do, what they studied, and skills they have. LinkedIn is the premier platform for reaching out and connecting with alumni. <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-start-try-informational-interviews\">How to start? Try informational interviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/www-content\/blogs.dir\/3\/files\/sites\/74\/2024\/08\/Phone-call-Clark-University-650x420-1-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"Girl using cell phone\n\" class=\"wp-image-19951\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Informational conversations are an opportunity to get insider information from professionals whose career or expertise you admire.&nbsp; In just 20 minutes, you can learn a lot \u2014 and jump-start your network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/How-to-Do-Informational-Interviewing-2020-21-1.pdf\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/How-to-Do-Informational-Interviewing-2020-21-1.pdf\"><strong>Download Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><nav class=\"is-vertical wp-block-navigation is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-2c14e10a wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"career readiness submenu\"><ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container  is-vertical wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-resources\/writing-resumes-and-cvs\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Writing r&eacute;sum&eacute;s and CVs<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-resources\/writing-cover-letters\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Writing cover letters<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-resources\/interviewing\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Interviewing<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-resources\/research-salaries-and-negotiation\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Research salaries and negotiation<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-resources\/find-a-job\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Find a job<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-resources\/build-your-network\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Build your network<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-resources\/apply-for-graduate-school\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Apply for Graduate School<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/clarku.joinhandshake.com\/edu\">Make AN appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-dark-warm-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a11ff87072e0ac1545b2e13740503145 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c385debf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-helpful-resources\">Helpful resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/How-to-Do-Informational-Interviewing.pdf\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/How-to-Do-Informational-Interviewing.pdf\">Informational conversation guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Download-Guide-Tips-for-Connecting-with-Alumni.pdf\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Download-Guide-Tips-for-Connecting-with-Alumni.pdf\">Tips for connecting with alumni<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Writing-a-Thank-You-Note.pdf\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Writing-a-Thank-You-Note.pdf\">Writing a thank you note<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/LinkedIn-Profile-Checklist-College-Students.pdf\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/LinkedIn-Profile-Checklist-College-Students.pdf\">LinkedIn profile checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/BSDT_ExtensionGuide.pdf\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/BSDT_ExtensionGuide.pdf\">Becker School of Design and Technology tips: preparing, researching, &amp; connecting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull section padded has-light-teal-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cta-bar-text is-style-intro\">80% of 2018 college graduates obtained jobs through networking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-true-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/kaytiezimmerman\/2018\/05\/13\/heres-how-the-class-of-2018-is-landing-a-full-time-job\/#57b523f99925\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a6d446a0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-how-to-make-connections\">How to make connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/events\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"a student networks at a career event\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/practice-networking-900x525-1.avif\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice networking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take advantage of opportunities to practice networking by connecting with people who are doing the same things you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow-link\">Find opportunities to connect<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/How-to-Do-Informational-Interviewing.pdf\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"a student networks at a career event\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/connect-with-curiosity-900x525-1.avif\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with curiosity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Networking is about discovery. When you connect by asking questions, you learn about experiences that can help clarify your career interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow-link\">Get connected<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/clarkconnect\/students\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"students learn about ClarkCONNECT\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/find-new-contacts-900x525-1.avif\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find new contacts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect and collaborate with peers and partners through Clark University&#8217;s LinkedIn Alumni page where Clark students can connect with alumni around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow-link\">Start here<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need help building your network?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Find new contacts<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Friends and Family:<\/strong>&nbsp;The first step in finding new contacts is to reach out to your immediate network of friends and family. Talk to your parents, professors, teachers, family members, or your friend\u2019s family members. Start by asking them to help you make connections with people who are in careers that interest you. Once you connect, you can start to build a relationship or ask for additional contacts that might be of value for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is a powerful networking resource of 70 million professionals around the globe representing 150 industries, including 35,000+ Clark alumni. You can create a free account to begin expanding your network of connections.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How do I connect with people on LinkedIn?<\/strong>&nbsp;When connecting with others on LinkedIn, you will be prompted to describe how you know the other person through a set of choices that LinkedIn provides. You also will have the option to include a personal note along with the connection request, a message that the person on the other end will be able to see. You should customize this message to describe the nature of why you are connecting. In it, briefly include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An introduction (\u201cHi, I\u2019m a junior studying International Development at Clark University\u2026\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An explanation of your common interests or shared affiliation (\u201cI see you were an athlete at Clark; I\u2019m a student-athlete on the baseball team\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A brief \u201cask\u201d of what you hope to learn or do (\u201cI\u2019d welcome the opportunity to learn more about your career path into investment banking through a 30-minute phone call at your convenience\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sincere thanks (\u201cThanks so much for considering my connection and I look forward to your response\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How do I Connect with Alumni on LinkedIn?&nbsp;<\/strong>To connect with Clark alumni on LinkedIn, you need to first ensure that you have listed Clark University in the \u201cEducation\u201d section of your LinkedIn profile. Once your profile is complete, simply go to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/school\/clark-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clark University\u2019s main LinkedIn page<\/a>&nbsp;and click on the alumni tab on the column on the left. Once there, you\u2019ll see an ongoing list of alumni that you can easily filter by industry, location, job title, company, or keyword. One thing to keep in mind: Your LinkedIn profile is often the first link that appears when someone searches your name via Google.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How to network<\/summary>\n<p>Think about your strengths and interests by reflecting on your current positive and negative experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assess your current connections by identifying the people who most align with your values and interests and with whom you should connect to diversify your perspective.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with curiosity by asking questions without the pressure of a formal networking event or a formal ask for a job or internship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for opportunities to connect with people and experiences through social networks, clubs, volunteering, and job boards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultivate your network by showing genuine interest in people\u2019s experiences and by keeping in touch with those who took the time to connect with you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Sample messaging<\/summary>\n<p>Want to start making a professional connection with alumni but not sure where to start? Here are a few sample messages to help guide you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate School<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHi Alumni,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My name is Student and I am a junior at Clark double majoring in Spanish and psychology. I am interested in pursuing graduate school after Clark and noticed that you recently finished your Ph.D. in psychology. I\u2019d like to learn more about the psychology program at X University and hear about your path from Clark, to graduate school, to career. Could we schedule a time to speak, at your earliest convenience?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I look forward to connecting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Exploration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHi Alumni,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My name is Student and I\u2019m a Media, Culture, and the Arts major at Clark University. I want to work in journalism after graduation; I saw you interned at X Organization during your time at Clark and I\u2019m wondering if you could tell me more about your experience there. I\u2019m interested in learning more about the journalism field and would love to hear about your work at Y Company. Is there a time that we could schedule a phone call? I appreciate any insight you\u2019re able to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-informational-conversation\">Informational conversation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHi Alumni,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My name is Student and I\u2019m a sophomore at Clark. I am majoring in business, but think I might want to pursue a career in policy reform. Since you majored in business and now work at a think tank, I\u2019d like to hear about your unconventional path from Clark to policy research. How did your business degree help prepare you to work in this field? Can we schedule a time to talk more about your academic and professional experiences?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking forward to talking soon,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student\u201d<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Tips for connecting with alumni<\/summary>\n<p>Here\u2019s a guide to the Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of connecting with alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/How-to-Do-Informational-Interviewing.pdf\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/How-to-Do-Informational-Interviewing.pdf\"><strong>Download Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a Clark student, you already have connections. 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