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Networking is a powerful tool for creating lifelong relationships and opening doors to new opportunities. Build meaningful connections that will benefit you throughout your personal and academic journey.

Explore our resources to 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

Networking without feeling fake: How to build genuine connections as a student

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

As a college student, you get all kinds of advice to start networking. Alumni events, on-campus conferences, and job fairs are all opportunities that faculty and staff encourage you …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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From hello to hired: Capital One recruiters share how to network with confidence

If the thought of networking and meeting new people feels daunting, you’re not alone. Three Capital One Students & Grads recruiters share real-world ways to create lasting connections and find the best fit, from your campus career fair to your …

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How to Network on LinkedIn Like a Pro

Networking on LinkedIn is more than just sending connection requests; it’s about building meaningful relationships that can help propel your career forward. LinkedIn offers a unique platform where professionals across industries can connect, share knowledge, and create opportunities. Seems straightforward, …

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Career Resources

Use these AI prompts to get help with common networking tasks, like connecting with someone on LinkedIn, asking for a …

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.

To locate the …

Connect with WGU Students & Alumni

Meet and chat with other peers in your WGU School or career industry. Connect with them below to grow your network.

Adrienne Wylder

Students / Peers
  • Orland, ME
Meet Adrienne

Hailey Biberston

Students / Peers
  • Apple Valley, CA
Meet Hailey

Thomas Rivera

Students / Peers
  • San Antonio, TX
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Andra Goodwin

Students / Peers
  • Portland, OR
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Laura Murphy

Students / Peers
  • South Fulton, TN
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Candice Swatzell

Students / Peers
  • Vancouver, WA
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Lana Bingham

Students / Peers
  • Utah, USA
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Alexandra Grigerek

Students / Peers
  • Southington, CT
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Diamond Ross

Students / Peers
  • Kissimmee, FL
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Brenita Woods

Students / Peers
  • Perris, CA
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Brenna Moore

Students / Peers
  • Bakersfield, CA
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Kara McDowell

Students / Peers
  • Hopewell, VA
Meet Kara

Contact & Location

Phone
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Address

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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.