Building and utilizing your network is an important step in exploring your interests and finding opportunities
With over 80% of job postings going unadvertised, it’s up to you to get out there, talk to employers and maintain personal connections. Networking and interviewing go hand-in-hand as your contacts can help you learn about careers in a particular field and industry, as well as prepare you for interviews with professionals in your desired area of interest.
To help you become more comfortable and confident in the networking and interview process, review our resources for making a good first impression, preparing for an upcoming interview, following up with a contact and, of course, saying thank you!
Find Brandeis Alumni
The Rise Together Mentor Network is an online platform that joins Brandeis students and alumni from all over the world to make connections, exchange career advice, expand their network and learn more about industries, careers and the world of work.
Interview Preparation
Interviews are a two-way street. Not only do they provide the opportunity for you to present your background and experiences, but give you the ability to evaluate a potential supervisor and work environment. Learn more about how to prepare for formal and informal interviews.
Informational Interviews
Informational interviews are important tools in networking. If you've ever turned to a friend to ask them about their weekend plans, that’s an informational interview! More than just building your network, informational interviews are intentional and targeted. Learn more about how to find and approach new contacts.
Recruiting and Hiring at Brandeis
As the job market continues to evolve and change, so does the recruiting and hiring process. Learn more about employers recruiting at Brandeis and the Hiatt Ecosystem of campus partners.
Hiatt Career Lab: Starting Your Networking Journey
Find out why networking is so powerful—and how to impress others as you build a web of professional contacts.
- Discover how to create a network
- How to find people for your network