The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan is the connection to one of the world’s largest and best alumni networks – more than 460,000 strong – providing links to career and social networks. Explore these additional resources and start leveraging the power of the U-M alumni network and beyond.
The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan Affiliate Organization Network
Increase the power of your network through connections to other U-M alumni societies and councils that work to promote the visibility and interests of their members. To learn more about the services available from any of these groups, please visit our Affiliate page.
Clubs and Volunteering
The U-M connection is closer than you think. Whether you live in Ann Arbor, across the country or around the world, the Alumni Association has more than 100 clubs internationally to keep you informed and connected to U-M and its alumni. To start networking and volunteering with fellow Wolverines in your area, visit the Clubs and Affiliates page.
Cool Job Network
Do you dream of producing the perfect bottle of wine as a sommelier in Napa Valley? Ever wonder what it is like to announce the biggest game of the season? Let the Alumni Association help make these dreams come true. Through the Cool Job Network, members have the opportunity to test their dream job, while making a vacation out of the experience. Participants can select from more than 130 careers offered by more than 250 mentors across the country, including wine maker, a sports announcer, a Broadway producer, or an alpaca rancher. To learn more about this Alumni Association member benefit, contact Kathleen Stevens at stevenka@umich.edu or call 800.847.4764.
Additional Networking Resources Outside of the Alumni Association
The Alumni Association has compiled a list of some of its favorite external networking resources for U-M students and alumni at any career stage. To suggest additions to this list or report a broken link, please contact our career services team at alumnicareerservices@umich.edu or 734.763.9708 or 800.847.4764.
Smarter Networking
This video by Liz Lynch helps you network smart so you don’t have to network hard.
What is Social Capital and Why Should You Care About It?"
By Wayne Baker, U-M Business School
Read the first chapter of Professor Baker’s best-selling book: “Achieving Success Through Social Capital“ (John Wiley & Sons, 2000).
Develop a Game Plan for Networking at Events
By Tim Augustine, Atwell-Hicks
Tips and tools for networking provided by the author of “How hard are you knocking? The job seekers guide to opening career doors†(Oakhill Press, 2005).
E-Networking
From the Riley Guide
Learn more about strategies for developing new business contacts via networking on the Internet. The article also includes helpful Web sites to visit and techniques to make your e-networking efforts more effective.
Networking Do’s and Don’ts
From Quintessential Careers
Follow these simple rules for successful networking – an important and strategic tool for job-hunting.
The Art of Networking
From Quintessential Careers
Critical career networking tools and resources for all job-seekers, including lists of professional associations and organizations.
Networking and Your Job Search
From the Riley Guide
What is networking? How do I network using the Internet, and why? Netiquette: the fine art of correct behavior on the Internet. Insightful information about online networking and where to network online.
Unions, Associations and Societies: Labor / Trade / Professional / Scholarly
From the Riley Guide
Unions and associations represent persons employed in many fields and occupations and are excellent sources of information on career options as well as what training and education is needed and where to get it.
Networking, Interviewing & Negotiating
From the Riley Guide
Learn more about these important but often overlooked aspects of a job search.
Networking Resources
From America’s Career InfoNet
Helpful resources online.
