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Career ConnectionsYou’re Going Places

And Stanford alumni want to help you get there. Whether you’re an alum or a student, find opportunities to network, get career advice, and lend a hand.

Career Connections

Get in Touch with Alumni

A classmate from freshman year, a contact in an industry, a sounding board for career advice—find them all in the Alumni Directory, the only verified online listing of Stanford alumni. Update your profile to make better connections.

Discover Job Opportunities

Fellow alums are hiring, and you might be the perfect fit. Explore alumni-posted jobs on the official LinkedIn Group only for verified Stanford alums.

Join Alumni Communities

Whether you’re focused on professional goals or personal growth, the support of a community of alumni who share your interests can go a long way.

Browse Clubs and Groups

View Professional Groups

View Identity Groups

Hey, New Alums!

Not sure how to navigate this new chapter? You don’t need to go it alone. If you completed your undergrad or graduate degree in the past five years, there are career development resources just for you.

Career Resources

Regardless of where you are on your career path, Stanford is here to help connect you to the right resources.

Career Coaching

Need a career coach to help you through a transition? If you graduated within the past five years, contact a Stanford Career Education career coach through Stanford PlusFive. If it’s been more than five years since you graduated, view bios of career coaches you can contact for a complimentary first session.

Networking Tips

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Embarking on a new path. Considering your next professional step. Switching to a different industry. If you’ve ever found yourself at one of these career crossroads, you could have benefited from a career conversation.

Grad School Planning

Thinking about grad school? Read tips or contact an advisor to help you create a path to graduate or professional school that fits your needs and interests.

Need Help Getting Started?

Get up to speed on the dos and don’ts of connecting with fellow alums with these short videos.

Mythbusting: How to connect with Stanford Alums

How to connect with Stanford Alumni on LinkedIn

How to connect Update Your Alumni Directory Profile

Please note that the LinkedIn Import feature has been discontinued as of March 31, 2024.

Give Career Support

Have advice to offer students or alums?

Post a Job for Alums

Join fellow alums in posting job openings and prospects on the Stanford Alumni LinkedIn group.

Hire Students

Connect with up-and-coming Stanford talent by posting jobs and internships on Handshake.

Become a SAM Mentor or Mentee

Raise your hand to mentor students or recent grads, or find your own mentor in an alumni volunteer who wants to help.

Update Your Directory Profile

Sound easy? Introduce yourself with your name, photo, location, headline, and professional experience, and offer career support to help students and recent grads.

Upcoming Events and Webinars

Ready to network? Looking to learn? Find events online or near you that take your career goals to the next level.

Dec
10
Virtual

EventCareer Networking Roundtable 2 (external link)

  • Date: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
  • Location: Free virtual event
Subjects:
  • Advice & Insights
  • Career
Dec
11
Social/Networking

EventStanford Alumni in Climate Tech Inaugural Gathering in SF (external link)

  • Date: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM PST
  • Location: 9Zero Climate Innovation HubCity: San Francisco
  • Region: CA - Bay Area
Subjects:
  • Career
  • Engineering/Technology
  • Environment/Sustainability
Dec
11
Virtual

EventAuthentically Aligned at Work & Beyond (external link)

  • Date: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
  • Location: Free virtual event
Subjects:
  • Advice & Insights
  • Career
Dec
12
Virtual

EventInnovation Unleashed: AI Standards for the Next Era (external link)

  • Date: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST
  • Location: Virtual
Subjects:
  • Business
  • Engineering/Technology
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Law/Public Policy
Dec
12
Virtual

EventJob Search Top Tips: Fast, Fun & Fulfilling (external link)

  • Date: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
  • Location: Free Virtual Event
Subjects:
  • Advice & Insights
  • Career

Find career events hosted by Alumni Groups.

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