Networking is multi-faceted. A combination of digital and in-person networking can set you up for an opportunity to gain the skills you desire. Networking, no matter the method, involves great communication skills. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and interact with individuals that work in the industry you covet.

The Many Phases of Networking

June 26, 2022
The Many Phases of Networking
The truth is that how you interact with people may change depending on where you are in your career and the type of support you need, writes Anne Meyer-Miner.

By  Anne Meyer-Miner

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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How to Network Successfully When You’re Over 40

How to Network Successfully When You’re Over 40

Eight guidelines for making and leveraging contacts who’ll boost your career

By Robert L. Dilenschneider
June 28, 2013

Networking is vital if you want to find a job, start a business or …

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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Can Your Alma Mater Help You Land a Job?

Can Your Alma Mater Help You Land a Job?
Isaiah Atkins
Staff Writer
Updated Feb 21, 2023
Your college network may be instrumental in your future career.

Your alma mater can be a significant consideration when hiring managers are determining …

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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Meet the 2023-24 Alumni-In-Residence

The University of Pittsburgh Career Center’s Alumni-In-Residence program provides notable alumni a chance to give back through assisting current Pitt students with career and professional development. The AIR program is designed to work in tandem with Career Center services and …

By Alyson Kavalukas
Alyson Kavalukas Assistant Director for Program Operations
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How to Ask for an Informational Interview (and Get a “Yes”)

The informational interview is the secret tool everyone should have in their back pocket. A hybrid of an amazing networking opportunity, an info session, and a job interview, it can give anyone looking for a job or pondering a career …

By Elliott Bell
Elliott Bell
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Networking Resources

Is the thought of cold emailing making you break out in a cold sweat? Whether you’re hoping to expand your …

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