Networking & Making Connections
Networking usually involves meeting new people who share a profession, industry, or career interests. But how do you network, and why is networking so important? Building connections with the right people at the right time could be the key to taking your career to the next level!
Current online students and alumni can explore our virtual community and make connections with fellow peers, faculty & staff through SNHUConnect! You can browse events, join virtual student clubs and groups, honor societies and more!
Questions about SNHUConnect? Email connect@snhu.edu
Get Involved As A Online Student
The SNHU Office of Student Involvement runs and operates all student online clubs and virtual communities!
Reach out to involvement@snhu.edu to inquire about joining student online clubs while earning your degree!
Utilize SNHU Handshake To Make Connections
How To Find The Right People To Connect With
- Community mentorship programs – Many public establishments, such as libraries or community centers, run mentorship programs. Search to see if your area has any.
- Online for organizations dedicated to making fields more accessible – There are many organizations and nonprofits dedicated to opening up career paths to underrepresented groups.
- Professional networks and organizations – There are many professional organizations that offer the opportunity to network with others in your desired field.
- Check out resources provided by the National Mentoring Resource Center.
- LinkedIn – Explore LinkedIn communities relevant to your career goals, and join SNHU’s Alumni Community!
- SNHU Handshake – Directly message and connect with students and alumni on SNHU’s job board Handshake. These peers could be working in your top career field or preferred employer organization!
- Attend Career Events – Browse SNHU Handshake to view upcoming networking events!
- Connect with your online SNHU faculty/staff – Reach out and ask your SNHU online faculty or staff team for career advice or additional professional connections in your career field of interest!
- SNHUConnect – Join the online student clubs and online career communities available at SNHU through SNHUConnect!
