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Embark on Your Career Path
Embark is about taking action. Whether you’re applying to roles, launching a venture or pursuing graduate study, this is the stage where momentum matters most. This path provides opportunities to build your network of professionals across all your fields of interest through various events and networking platforms.
Meet UpsMeet with alumni, parents or W&M career connectors to hear about their career path and get advice for gaining experience in a particular field. After connecting, follow up with the presenter to learn more and add them to your professional network by connecting on LinkedIn, thanking them for their time, and staying in touch when you may have relevant questions in the future. This is for you if...You want to build your professional network with W&M partners who have volunteered their time to connect with current W&M students and are willing to share their industry expertise. |
Information SessionsListen to recruiters, and sometimes alumni, who are recruiting W&M students to apply for their upcoming positions and academic programs. These recruiters visit from hiring organizations and colleges and universities. After attending, follow up with the recruiter and add them to your professional network by connecting on LinkedIn, thanking them for their time, and staying in touch when you may have relevant questions in the future when application timelines are open. This is for you if...You want to connect with employers, graduate programs and professional school recruiters to learn about their application processes, interests and expectations. |
Industry PanelsHear from students, alumni, and recruiters about the work related to their industry. Get your questions answered about the application processes, their career paths and advice for breaking into the industry. After attending, follow up with the panelists and add them to your professional network by connecting on LinkedIn, thanking them for their time, and staying in touch when you may have relevant questions in the future. This is for you if...You want to build more connections across your field of interest. |
TailgatesAttend open employer-hosted tailgate events on the Cohen Career Center rooftop terrace to learn about a company’s upcoming internship and full-time opportunities, hear from alumni about their experiences working for that company and get to know the recruiters in an informal setting before applying to their positions. After attending, follow up with the panelists and add them to your professional network by connecting on LinkedIn, thanking them for their time, and staying in touch when you may have relevant questions in the future. This is for you if...You want to build more connections across your field of interest. |
Fairs/ExposConnect with recruiters from both hiring organizations (employers) and institutions accepting applications for graduate and professional schools. At each fair or expo, you can ask questions about application requirements and best practices and get their personal perspectives on the organization. Typically, they are actively seeking William & Mary students to apply for their opportunities. Examples include:
Once you have attended a fair, follow up with the recruiters and add them to your professional network by connecting on LinkedIn. Thank them for their time and apply for positions. This is for you if...You are looking to build your network and apply for experiences. |
Trips/TreksTravel with the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement to visit alumni and industry professionals at work. You’ll get to see what it’s like behind the scenes at the organization and learn from our partners about the roles and expectations in the field. These trips/treks provide you with the chance to connect with employers and alumni to learn more about specific companies and organizations. Currently, all trips take place over Fall Break. Examples include:
After traveling for a trek, stay in touch with the alumni and professionals you met by connecting with them on LinkedIn, thanking them for their time and following up with future questions. This is for you if...You want to see what different workspaces look like and are looking for ways to build your network in your field of interest. |
Homecoming & Reunion WeekendConnect with alumni, family and friends as they return to campus to revisit their favorite academic buildings, former residence halls, on-campus supervisors and mentors, clubs and organizations, sports events and various gatherings across campus. After meeting alumni, stay in touch by connecting with them on LinkedIn and following up with questions later. This is for you if...Homecoming is for the entire William & Mary community! Of course this is for you! |
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Build your professional connections with everyone you know, no matter what they do. Every connection you make on LinkedIn allows you to research more potential connections and discover the introductions you can request from those you know. After connecting with someone on LinkedIn, you can message them directly with questions you have about where they live, the work they do or a role they used to have. You can also ask if they will introduce you to someone else they know to expand your professional network. This is for you if...You want to find more people doing what you want to do and learn from them how they got there and the advice they have for someone wanting to join that field. |
One NetworkSend direct messages to alumni, faculty, staff, parents and William & Mary supporters after filtering them based on their industry, location and how they are willing to help. All members have the chance to share a variety of ways they are willing to help others. Once you have started a conversation on One Network, you can stay in touch and follow up when you have questions in the future. Always thank them for their time and offer support in return. This is for you if...You want to join the 12k+ members of the full William & Mary community in support of each other at all stages of career readiness and professional development. |