Alumni network

How it is used

Often used for career conversations, events and introductions among former members.

Example sentences

1. Through the alumni network, I met a graduate working in renewable energy.

   A shared institution creates a route to a professional conversation.

2. The company's alumni network includes people who now work in other industries.

   Alumni can refer to former employees as well as university graduates.

Common collocations

• join an alumni network
• university alumni network

Related terms

• networkingMeeting and keeping in contact with people who work in your field, so that you can share information and hear about opportunities.
• connectionA person you are linked to in your professional network, especially someone you have added on LinkedIn.

More terms: LinkedIn & Networking

• LinkedIn profile
• referral
• endorsement
• Open to Work
• elevator pitch
• informational interview
• mutual connection
• career sponsor