Networking Resources

Networking with professional contacts, colleagues, alumni, professors, friends and family is one of the most successful ways to identify open positions and change jobs/careers. Network your way to a better job or career.

  • Join the HoosNetwork

    Access jobs posted specifically for U.Va. alumni; Meet alumni with similar career interests; Volunteer to give career advice to other alumni and students.

  • University Career Assistance Network (UCAN)

    UCAN is a career networking tool developed by the Alumni Association to help connect you with other U.Va. alumni. Over 18,000 alumni have agreed to serve as career contacts to help U.Va. alumni and students with informational interviewing and networking. UCAN's alumni career contacts come from a broad range of professions and fields, and provide advice and perspectives regarding career paths, job search strategies, and companies. UCAN, a free alumni career resource, is a searchable database which is a component of the HoosOnline community.

  • HoosOnline Resources

    Going Global is an additional alumni career resource available through the HoosOnline community.

  • UVaClubs

    UVaClubs are located around the world. Some have Networking Committees to assist alumni who are relocating to that area. Most clubs sponsor events throughout the year where you can network with other alumni face-to-face.

  • The Art of Networking

    From Quintessential Careers. Has articles, books, and some interesting self-tests about this ephemeral art!

  • Networking

    Monster.com has excellent articles on many aspects of networking.

  • Informational Interviewing

    An integral part of networking. There are several helpful tools.

  • University Career Services

    See the UCS handouts for great information on informational interviewing and networking. Check out this section for more information.