CAREER CONNECTIONS HELP

Guidelines for getting the most from the Husky Career Network
(formerly "Career Connections")

Do:

• Narrow your search based on your background and goals. A few quality contacts are much better than many sloppy ones.
• Do some advance preparation about the contacts that most interest you and their organizations.
• Proofread all email messages, notes and letters.
• Be sensitive to the schedule and time constraints of the contacts.
• Offer specific information about your background, strengths and goals.
• Accept what each contact has (and wants) to offer. It is more valuable than you know!
• Ask for referrals to others who might assist you.
• Follow-up to thank your contact.

Don't:

• Ask a contact for a job or internship.
• Ask a contact for leads for jobs/internships.
• Rush to put together a resume.
• Expect a contact to critique your resume.
• Expect a contact to have a long conversation or ongoing relationship with you.

Questions/problems: send e-mail to accmail@u.washington.edu.

The Husky Career Network is presented by the UW Alumni Association and its campus partners. Its sole purpose is for network contacts to assist UW students and UWAA members with their career development. Our privacy policy prohibits use of the Network for commercial, political or solicitation purposes.