Winter Career Quest is here! Learn more & find a list of sessions 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

The Benefits of Joining Professional Associations

Are you seeking a way to stand out from other candidates in your field while having unique access to other professionals and best practices/recent developments?  Are you aware of the top professional associations related to your field and/or where to locate such information?  View …

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Networking Tips for Introverts

You may be wondering how to network when you’re an introvert. Well, you know what they say, “ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE”. Introverted individuals’ biggest fears could very well be networking, and that’s ok. The tips I will provide you with …

By Shante Mack
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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.

To locate the file, follow these steps:

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.