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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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Networking AI Prompt Cheat Sheet

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

Professional & Student Organizations

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

Interview Attire

Dress for Success

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

Informational Interview Outreach Template

Subject: Connecting for Career Insights

Dear [Name],

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

Networking Activities Handout

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

To locate the …

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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.

Jasmyne Overton

Students / Peers
  • Houston, TX
Meet Jasmyne

Earl Spivey MBA, MSHRM

Students / Peers
Meet Earl

Sierra Edgington

Students / Peers
  • Rochester, IL
Meet Sierra

Caylie Keller

Students / Peers
  • North Carolina, USA
Meet Caylie

Krystal Bass

Students / Peers
  • Hollywood, FL
Meet Krystal

Dean Payne

Students / Peers
  • Herrin, IL
Meet Dean

Princess Hopper

Students / Peers
  • Tennessee, USA
Meet Princess

Victoria Smith

Students / Peers
  • Georgia, USA
Meet Victoria

Bori Phean

Students / Peers
  • California, USA
Meet Bori

Stephen Bennett

Students / Peers
  • Danville, IL
Meet Stephen

Miguel Arzate

Students / Peers
Meet Miguel

Krista LaFont-Leamey

Students / Peers
  • New Hampshire, USA
Meet Krista
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Contact & Location

Phone
877-214-7008 option 3
Email
careers@wgu.edu
Website
https://careers.wgu.edu/
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.