23 min

The Easiest Way to Network: 7 Reasons Why You Should Keep in Contact with Your Former Colleagues (Ep 178‪)‬ The Job Hunting Podcast

    • Careers

In this episode, I discussed the importance of networking for career development is explored, and the role that alumni networks can play in providing valuable contacts, support, and mentorship. I offered insights into the benefits of alumni networks for both employees and companies, including business intelligence, referrals, collaboration, learning opportunities, and mentorship. Read the full blog on the website.

Timestamps to guide your listening:
1. Business Intelligence (8:36)
2. Referrals (10:20)
3. Ask them if they can be your referees for a job you are applying. (11:41)
4. Course Collaboration (12:53)
5. Keeping in touch is a learning opportunity (13:58)
6. Rejoin the organization (15:01)
7. Mentorship (16:07)

Links mentioned in this episode:
50 Most Supportive Alumni Networks
What Is The Most Powerful Corporate Alumni Network?
Click here to open the transcript of this episode on our new blog.

About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.
Subscribe to the weekly newsletter.
A free resource for job hunters: The Optimized Job Search Schedule
Learn more about my career services on my website
Book a time to discuss 1-1 coaching and achieve your goals faster
Or email me at rb@renatabernarde.com

In this episode, I discussed the importance of networking for career development is explored, and the role that alumni networks can play in providing valuable contacts, support, and mentorship. I offered insights into the benefits of alumni networks for both employees and companies, including business intelligence, referrals, collaboration, learning opportunities, and mentorship. Read the full blog on the website.

Timestamps to guide your listening:
1. Business Intelligence (8:36)
2. Referrals (10:20)
3. Ask them if they can be your referees for a job you are applying. (11:41)
4. Course Collaboration (12:53)
5. Keeping in touch is a learning opportunity (13:58)
6. Rejoin the organization (15:01)
7. Mentorship (16:07)

Links mentioned in this episode:
50 Most Supportive Alumni Networks
What Is The Most Powerful Corporate Alumni Network?
Click here to open the transcript of this episode on our new blog.

About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.
Subscribe to the weekly newsletter.
A free resource for job hunters: The Optimized Job Search Schedule
Learn more about my career services on my website
Book a time to discuss 1-1 coaching and achieve your goals faster
Or email me at rb@renatabernarde.com

23 min