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Subject: Connecting for Career Insights

Dear [Name],

I came across your profile through the [Group Name] LinkedIn Group and was impressed by your experience in [industry/field]. I’m currently a student at Western Governors University, pursuing a [full degree name, e.g., …

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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.

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Networking Toolkit (MS Word)

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

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Networking Toolkit (PDF)

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

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Informational Interviews

Informational interviews are informal conversations with professionals in a field you’re interested in. The goal is to learn about their …

The LinkedIn Alumni Tool

Connect with fellow graduates and expand your professional network using the WGU LinkedIn Alumni Tool. This resource allows you to …

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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.

Adrienne Wylder

Students / Peers
  • Orland, ME
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Hailey Biberston

Students / Peers
  • Apple Valley, CA
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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
Meet Laura

Candice Swatzell

Students / Peers
  • Vancouver, WA
Meet Candice

Lana Bingham

Students / Peers
  • Utah, USA
Meet Lana

Alexandra Grigerek

Students / Peers
  • Southington, CT
Meet Alexandra

Diamond Ross

Students / Peers
  • Kissimmee, FL
Meet Diamond

Brenita Woods

Students / Peers
  • Perris, CA
Meet Brenita

Brenna Moore

Students / Peers
  • Bakersfield, CA
Meet Brenna

Kara McDowell

Students / Peers
  • Hopewell, VA
Meet Kara
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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.