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Expand your Network / Mentor

Expanding your network is the best way to help take the next steps for your future!

Meeting new people helps build connections that will benefit you in the long run. This is called creating your social capital, which is often how people find jobs. Through the people that they know/meet.

We offer networking events each semester. Please join us and start building your social capital.

Volunteering, jobs, and internships are also a great way to make connections. You can search for opportunities in Handshake.

Additionally, we have partnered with PeopleGrove to help you find an SMU alumni for guidance through your future endeavors!

View Career Champions at Saint Martin’s University

Relevant Books

  • Super Mentors: The Ordinary Person’s Guide to Asking Extraordinary People for Help by Eric Koester with Adam Sevan
  • Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz
  • How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnagie
  • Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introverts Guide to Making Connections that Count by Karen Wickre
  • Friend of a Friend… Understanding the Hidden Networks that can Transform Your Life and Your Career by David Burkus

How to Network in College (And Why It Matters)

Imagine it’s your last year of college. Classes are winding down, and the job market is looming just around the corner. Then it hits you: Connections matter—it’s as much about who you know as what you know. Networking in college …

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How to Find and Reach Out to Recruiters on LinkedIn

While recruiters work to help companies fill their open roles, they can also help you — the job seeker — connect with roles you might be interested in and a good fit for. According to Jobscan, 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to …

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How to Keep Networking Even After You’ve Got the Job

People often think of networking as something you do as part of a job search—it’s a way to meet more people and get your name out there. But networking can be a valuable tool in other situations as well, and …

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Attention new grads: 4 mistakes to avoid when networking

As a college senior or new grad, you may think you are totally new to networking. Actually, you’ve been doing it for years: every time you have asked a friend to tell you about a new app they like, every …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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What Is Virtual Networking?

Networking plays an essential role in your job search and beyond. It introduces you to people in your field and at other companies, allows you to learn more about your profession, and gives you opportunities to help others.

While professional …

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Contact & Location

Phone
360-688-2835
Address

Administrative Office:
Center for Career and Calling: Old Main 257
Internship Navigators & Internship Hub: Harned Hall 113
5000 Abbey Way SE
Lacey, WA 98503

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Daily Drop-in Appointment Only (via Zoom)
Monday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm 4:00 - 7:00 pm