Spring Career Quest is here and runs throughout the month of May! Join us for a variety of employer, alumni, and career education sessions. Learn more and register here.

Welcome to Get Connected! Here, you’ll learn how to build meaningful connections that will benefit you throughout your personal and academic journey. Networking is a powerful tool for creating lifelong relationships and opening doors to new opportunities. You’ll also gain a strong understanding of informational interviewing, a valuable method for gathering insights, advice, and building connections with professionals in your field of interest. By mastering these skills, you’ll be better equipped to grow your network and create lasting, impactful connections.

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Expand Your Personal Network

Networking expands career opportunities for a lifetime. Build a strong network of connections to access across your career by developing and nurturing academic and professional relationships.

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Learn About Informational Interviewing

Informational interviewing is a valuable tool for career exploration and networking. It helps you gain insights into an industry, career path, or employers by having conversations with professionals, either those you know or who have been referred to you.

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Join a WGU Student Organization

Joining a student organization is a great way to enhance your college experience. It offers opportunities to develop leadership skills, build a strong network, and explore new interests while connecting with peers who share your passions.

Featured Articles

L.E.A.D. — Use Your Preferred Leadership Style to Build Powerful Relationships

Knowing your leadership style helps you succeed at work and build better connections. When you understand how you lead, communicate, and make decisions—and the types of leaders you work well with—you can connect more easily with people and organizations that …

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How to network your way into a new job when you’re working remotely | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep35

Today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast focuses on the networking challenges that people early in their careers face, particularly because of the shift to remote work. Our cohosts focus on these points:

The disruption of traditional networking due to …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to Talk About Your Career Change in Interviews & Networking 

A career change can be stressful, but it shows you’ve got a vision for yourself and your career and that you’re motivated to grow and tackle new challenges. 

No matter the reason for your career pivot, it’s important to be …

By Jill Rand
Jill Rand
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Career Resources

Whether you are currently employed in the position you desire or are searching for a new position, it never hurts …

Dress for Success

Did you know that hiring decisions can be made within the first few minutes of your interview? …

Subject: Connecting for Career Insights

Dear [Name],

I came across your profile through the [Group Name] LinkedIn Group and was …

Use this resource to identify networking strategies and activities to help you expand your network and connections.

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This activity will help you identify connections and learn best networking strategies.

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This activity will help you identify connections and learn best networking strategies.

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Contact & Location

Phone
801-274-3280
Address

4001 S 700 East, #700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Career Service Hours

Monday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Tuesday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Wednesday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Thursday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Friday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Saturday by appointment only
Sunday by appointment only

Office hours nationwide are 6am MST to 7pm MST.  Appointment and drop-in hours are available on weekends. Please reach out to careers@wgu.edu for assistance at any time.