LinkedIn’s chief college evangelist recently shared one of the reasonings behind this change is the ability to provide more data and predictive search options. LinkedIn still has better search and targeting functionality than Facebook’s Graph Search although Facebook’s search is improving. This change in terms of service makes LinkedIn more attractive for companies who are recruiting and hiring young professionals in markets like retails, hospitality and restaurant industries. In the US, you can create a LinkedIn account when you are 14 years of age. Book appointments, webinars and workshops here.Last year, LinkedIn updated their terms of service to allow for high school age students and younger professionals to create a LinkedIn account. We also offer webinars and workshops on networking skills.
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We recommend booking an appointment with a careers consultant to discuss how to build and sustain these relationships. Using LinkedIn to find alumni can really help you build the knowledge for your career. You may also find that they are connected to other people you’d be interested in hearing from. You are asking them to share their experience – bear in mind they have not have followed a “conventional” route to get to their position.
Initially you are asking for some insights and advice about careers in the industry. We recommend this LinkedIn Learning course (you’ll need your university log-in credentials to access the site) to get you started. We have resources to help you learn how to network effectively. James (BSc Construction Management, Reading)Īlumni are usually very happy to connect to students who are genuinely interested in their careers and experience. I’m interested in local infrastructure planning and would appreciate if we could connect to discuss? You recently shared an article about transport planning in Wiltshire and the impact on tourism.
Simply being a current Reading student won’t be enough for many alumni! Explain how what they’re doing is of interest to you – the more informed you seem, the better. When you connect with somebody on LinkedIn you should use the short message box to introduce yourself and explain the connection request. Be selective and ensure those you are connected to are people you want to build a relationship with. With LinkedIn you aren’t looking to have thousands of connections that you cannot engage with. Step 3 Use keywords in the alumni search box to find relevant contacts Step 2 Use the side navigation to select “Alumni” Step 1 Find “Reading University” (School) in the search box You can find other alumni using the alumni tool on LinkedIn: Just use the LinkedIn search box to see what comes up. If there’s a profile on the alumni website that you’d be interested in contacting, they may be on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is probably the easiest and most powerful way of finding and connecting to alumni. New profiles are being added regularly and alumni are encouraged to submit one. It’s a great introduction to what alumni do after university and the collection includes profiles from a range of academic disciplines. The university collates profiles and “stories” from alumni. Universities have Alumni Development or Engagement departments to continue to engage with alumni and, around the world, alumni groups form and meet up socially or for networking. You are an alumnus of the school you attended and will be of Reading University when the time comes. You have the chance to speak to those who have been where you are, had the same anxieties perhaps, or the same uncertainties.Īlumni (or alumnus, singular) is the term for previous students of an institution. And from your point of view that’s exciting. Others will mentor and support current students. Some will contribute to research or knowledge transfer, some will donate funds or sponsor initiatives. It’s an impressive list of those who have achieved in their disciplines And as current students are meant to engage with alumni it makes sense to reach out to them doesn’t it? Well, probably not.Īlumni are generally very keen to retain links with the university. James Cracknell, Pippa Greenwood, Jamie Cullen, Tomasz Schafernaker, Falz – the list of Reading University alumni covers a range of sectors and some high profile individuals.
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