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Career Advancement Through Professional Networking What is Career Connections? Career Connections consists of a network of professional Alliant International University alumni in various occupational areas who have agreed to assist students and alumni either in person, phone, or email, with career information and job search advice. Who Should Join? We are looking for Alliant alumni in all career fields to share experiences with students and fellow alumnus through informational interviews, participating in guest speaker events (panel presentations and workshops), job shadowing; internships, career fairs, and other networking events. Help students make a smooth transition from school to work by sharing your personal experiences on how you got started in your field, what you have learned on the job, tips for job hunting and networking, and current trends and market outlook. What is an Informational Interview? An informational interview is a brief (20 – 30 minutes) advising session conducted by phone, email, or in-person. The purpose is for students and alumni to gain advice from professionals in career fields they would like to explore. Students are aware that it is not appropriate to ask for a job or internship during the interview. They are simply asking for advice.

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Career Advancement Through Professional Networking

What is Career Connections?

Career Connections consists of a network of professional Alliant International University alumni in various occupational areas who have agreed to assist students and alumni either in person, phone, or email, with career information and job search advice.

Who Should Join?

We are looking for Alliant alumni in all career fields to share experiences with students and fellow alumnus through informational interviews, participating in guest speaker events (panel presentations and workshops), job shadowing; internships, career fairs, and other networking events. Help students make a smooth transition from school to work by sharing your personal experiences on how you got started in your field, what you have learned on the job, tips for job hunting and networking, and current trends and market outlook.

What is an Informational Interview?

An informational interview is a brief (20 – 30 minutes) advising session conducted by phone, email, or in-person. The purpose is for students and alumni to gain advice from professionals in career fields they would like to explore. Students are aware that it is not appropriate to ask for a job or internship during the interview. They are simply asking for advice.

How Will Students Contact Me?

Students will contact you by phone or via email to set up an interview time. Your personal contact information is kept in the Director of Career Services office at the Scripps Ranch campus and is only available to students who are educated on how to conduct an interview and how to appropriately contact alumni. How Do I Get Involved?

If you are interested in participating in any of these programs please complete the enclosed form and return it to Career Services at: Alliant International University, 10455 Pomerado Road, M-8, San Diego, CA 92131. For more information please contact Christine Shine, Director of Career Services, at [email protected] or (858) 635-4565.

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Career Connections

As an alumnus, your knowledge of and experience in the world of work is a valuable resource for current students exploring and preparing for future careers. Please indicate which activities you would like to participate in as an Alliant International University alumnus.

Willing To Participate Yes No

Talk With Student(s) About Your Profession ٱ ٱ(Informational Interviewing)

Participate in Career/Leadership Panels ٱ ٱ

Facilitate a Career Workshop ٱ ٱ

Host a Company Booth at AIU’s Career Fair ٱ ٱ

Offer Student Internships at Your Company ٱ ٱ

Notify Career Services of Job Openings in Your Field ٱ ٱ

Your Name________________________________________ Phone ______________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________

Graduation Date ____________ Degree Received______________________________________

Concentration/Major_____________________________________________________________

Job Title______________________________________________________________________

Company _____________________________________________________________________Company Address ______________________________________________________________________________

Phone ____________________ Email_______________________________________________

Where is the most appropriate place to contact you? Both ٱ Work ٱ Home ٱ