Looking for career advice? Trying to break into a new industry, but not sure how? Ask a U-M alumnus for his or her advice!
The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan’s Alumni NetWorks program connects current students and alumni at any career stage to U-M alumni mentors eager and willing to provide valuable information and career guidance to future and fellow Michigan graduates.
How does it work?
Through the use of inCircle the UM exclusive online professional networking site you have the ability to create a personal profile, search a database of U-M alumni who would like to offer you career advice, and make contact with your mentor.
Locate a mentor through the Alumni NetWorks program using these easy steps!
Step 1.
Log in to inCircle using your University – assigned unique name and password and update your contact information, employment history, and the About Me section to indicate that you would like to get career advice.
Step 2.
Using the People Find tab search for U-M alumni by keyword, job function, or industry. Using the drop down menu under People Who Can Offer select Career Advice. inCircle will automatically search for alumni who fit the criteria that you have selected. You may narrow or broaden your search based on the results you receive.
Step 3.
Review U-M alumni profiles who match your criteria and reach out to them using their contact information. For tips and tools to help you make the most of your mentor interaction, check out our free resource including a sample introductory letter.
Step 4.
Let us know about your success! Did you receive great career advice from U-M alumni; submit your success story.
We want to make finding a mentor as easy as possible! Please view our online inCircle guide for getting career advice.
Alumni NetWorks Terms and Conditions
Mentors are volunteers who serve U-M and the Alumni Association by providing you with career information and advice as part of an informational interview. Although some may also indicate in their profiles that they are willing to talk to you about job shadowing or internship opportunities, they usually do not participate in Alumni NetWorks to recruit new employees.
It is inappropriate to infer or expect that any mentor has or should have a job opportunity for you. It is also inappropriate to use this service for any purpose other than the receipt of career advice.
Can’t find an U-M mentor through inCircle contact complete our online search form and we will assist you with your search.
Additional questions? Contact the Alumni Association Career Development department at 734.764.0384, or 800.847.4764
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