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At
a
time
when
career
connections
have
never
mattered
more,
BW
is
rolling
out
a
new
digital
tool
to
connect
students
and
alumni
for
online
career
networking
and
mentoring.
The Yellow Jackets Career Connections Network, powered by Wisr, is now open to all alumni, students, faculty and staff following a successful pilot that has already drawn some 300 alumni mentors to the platform.
"Right now, it's so important for the members of our BW community to rely on each other for career insights and support," said Patrick Keebler, director of BW Career Services. "Wisr offers an easy-to-use suite of tools that enables students to build powerful professional connections and strengthens the ties between our alumni."
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), between 60% and 90% of jobs are found because of personal contacts, relatives and friends. BW has about 50,000 alumni across every career sector.
"We
have
a
great
BW
alumni
community
who
are
excited
to
give
back
in
any
way
they
can,"
said
Christie
Davenport,
director
of
BW
Alumni
Engagement.
"One of the really neat things about this platform is that alumni get to select what they're willing to help with when they set up their account," added Danielle Rueger, assistant director of career connections and digital engagement. "There are 13 options, including things like providing resume feedback and helping others find a job opportunity."
Users may also choose one of seven "career communities" within the platform, aimed at fostering targeted discussions and resource-sharing.
"Because alumni choose to join the site or opt in, students can be confident that alumni on the platform are not only willing to be contacted for advice but eager to help," said Keebler.
To sign up for the Yellow Jackets Career Connections Network, visit bw.wisr.io/login/.
You can also view a video showing some of the network highlights at this link.
