Networking, LinkedIn & Dartmouth Connect

Need help creating and expanding your network? The CPD has created a series of guides and an outreach template with sample questions. These resources will help you start reaching out to employers, alumni, and industry experts.

Dartmouth Connect is an online networking hub where Dartmouth alumni from around the world offer support to students at every stage of the career journey. Dartmouth Connect offers virtual networking, small group communities, and a growing library of career resources.

The CPD also provides resources (below) that guide you on using LinkedIn. These resources include steps to creating your LinkedIn profile and learning how to maximize use of the platform. For more personalized guidance on networking, schedule an appointment with a CPD career coach.

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Maximizing Your Network for Job Opportunities

Published on March 29, 2024

In today’s job market, making connections matters—a lot! Have you ever wondered why some people seem to land great job opportunities effortlessly? It’s often because of their network.

Your network is like a circle of friends, serving as a vital …

By Ivy Exec

Hiring managers ‘spend 25 times longer on your LinkedIn’ than your resume, says ex-Amazon recruiter—how to impress them

Published on March 29, 2024

Recruiters notoriously spend little time on your resume — as little as three-to-five seconds, according to former Disney recruiter Simon Taylor. “Five is generous,” he previously told Make it. They’re simply too inundated with candidates to dedicate much more.

But it …

By Dave McKinley

Networking Effectively During an Internship

Published on November 13, 2023

A great internship is full of potential for your career. For starters, an internship can provide a direct path to full-time employment, but this isn’t necessarily a guarantee. Something you can always control is the way in which you interact …

By Firsthand