Networking continues to be the most effective way of finding a job or internship, and of advancing your professional career. Most Cornell students cite networking as their primary method of obtaining a job. It is reported that 80% of jobs and 90% of summer internships are never advertised. Most employers prefer informal methods of identifying employees and circulating information about available positions.
- AlumNet, Human Ecology’s web-based database, provides a powerful network for students in the college to investigate careers and obtain opinions on best strategies for finding career-specific experiences. It is searchable by career field, major, year of graduation, city/state, and more. Over 1200 Human Ecology alumni have joined this network and are enthusiastic to speak with current students and alumni about their careers and job-search strategies.
AlumNet should only be used to obtain career-specific information. It should NOT be used as a job bank. Once a successful contact has been established, it is appropriate to ask alumni participants for additional networking names, some of whom can be contacted for job openings. Cornell ID and password required for access to AlumNet.
- Career Contact Network, Cornell’s web-based database, accessible through CornellTRAK, consists of over 3,000 alumni, parents, and other friends of Cornell who are interested in offering career advice and insight from personal experience. Etiquette in using this network is similar to that used for AlumNet.
- Cornell Career Services also helps you make alumni contacts through:
