Building a strong professional network is crucial for graduate students aiming to succeed in academia and beyond. This resource provides valuable tools and strategies to help students connect with peers, mentors, and industry professionals. 

Career Center Info Sheet

Check out this JMU Career Center resource for information about networking.

Graduate Student Association

Join the GSA to meet other grad students, make friends outside of your cohort, and broaden your social and academic circles.

JMU Alumni Association

Don't underestimate the power of weak ties! This website maintains a list of engagement opportunities, as well as a networking resources page. 

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, with over 1 billion members in more than 200 countries. LinkedIn's mission is to connect professionals to make them more productive and successful.

Handshake

Handshake gives all JMU students access to:

Internships and job opportunities that employers specifically want to hire JMU students for
Career fairs, University Career Center workshops, and other events
Employer events, information sessions, and on-campus interviews
Appointments with JMU Career Advisors in University Career Center.

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