{"id":15760,"date":"2023-04-28T11:10:51","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T09:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alumnforce.com\/?p=15760"},"modified":"2024-06-20T12:10:15","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T10:10:15","slug":"students-and-job-search-everything-you-need-to-know-to-make-the-most-of-your-schools-alumni-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alumnforce.com\/en\/students-and-job-search-everything-you-need-to-know-to-make-the-most-of-your-schools-alumni-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Students and job search: why you need an alumni platform"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you think about using your alumni platform for your job search? Did you know that alumni platforms are a real goldmine for your job search? From job boards to virtual career fair<\/a>\u00a0to networking and mentoring<\/a>, there are many ways to make the most of these networks to find the job of your dreams.<\/p>\n

In this article, we’ll show you the different ways to leverage alumni networks to help you land the job you want. Ready to boost your career? Let’s get started!<\/p>\n

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  1. Use your school’s job board<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Networking with alumni<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Virtual career fair: 3 reasons to go<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Take advantage of the mentoring offered by alumni<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. What to retain ?\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Use your school’s job board<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Schools and universities often have their own job boards reserved for their students and alumni, which offer exclusive job opportunities for the school community.<\/p>\n

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    4 reasons to use your school’s job board:<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

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    1- A\u00a0first contact with the school’s alumni network<\/h6>\n

    It is not uncommon for some employers to have already hired alumni of the school and have a trusting relationship with them.<\/p>\n

    This is a benefit to students, making it easier for them to apply and increasing their chances of being hired. Employers who have a positive experience with the school’s alumni are more likely to hire students from the same school.<\/p>\n

    It is also beneficial for students looking to connect with alumni working for these employers, it gives them a competitive edge when applying for positions at these companies in the future.<\/p>\n

    Using their school’s job board offers students an opportunity to connect with employers who have already established trusted relationships with their school and its alumni.<\/p>\n

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    2- A reliable and verified source of job offers.<\/h6>\n

    Employers know that the candidates who apply via the job board are students or alumni of the school, which increases the quality and relevance of the job offers. Students have confidence in the quality of the jobs offered on their school’s job board.<\/p>\n

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    3- An effective way for students to find job opportunities relevant to their training.<\/h6>\n

    Employers who post jobs on the school’s job board are looking for candidates with specific training. This is an advantage for students seeking professional opportunities in their field of expertise.<\/p>\n

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    4- An opportunity for exclusive jobs not available on other job search platforms.<\/h6>\n

    Companies can choose to post their job offers only on the school’s job board, which gives an advantage to students who use this platform for their job search.<\/p>\n

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    Networking with alumni<\/span><\/h2>\n
    How to network?<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n

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