🎓 Career & Networking Support for Southern Alumni
Your lifelong connection to career development and professional success
At Southern, our commitment to your success doesn’t end at graduation. The Office of Career & Professional Development (OCPD), in collaboration with the Office of Alumni Relations, is here to support alumni for up to three years after graduation—whether you’re seeking a career change, exploring new fields, or mentoring the next generation of Owls.
Below are some best practices and ways to engage with our offices to help you navigate your next professional step or give back to current students.
🔹 For Alumni Seeking Career Support
1. Reach Out Early
Email us at careerservices@southernct.edu with:
- A brief summary of your current goals (job search, career change, industry connections, etc.)
- Your most recent resume and/or LinkedIn profile
- Any specific employers or industries of interest
2. Schedule a Career Consultation
Our team offers 1:1 career coaching sessions for recent graduates and young alumni. Services include:
- Resume and cover letter reviews
- LinkedIn and networking strategy sessions
- Interview preparation
- Job and internship search strategy
3. Leverage LinkedIn & Our Employer Network
We'll guide you on using LinkedIn and other tools to uncover mutual connections—including those among our vast employer network (e.g., Dominion, Constellation, NextEra, etc.). Our team may also help identify and connect you with professionals working in your targeted industry.
4. Explore Career Tools Available to Alumni
You retain access to many of our career platforms:
- Symplicity (JOBSS)
- Focus 2 Career Assessment
- Free digital credentials and industry-recognized certificates via platforms like Google Career Certificates (subject to availability)
5. Attend Employer Related Programs/ Events
- Please check our Events page
🔹 For Alumni Looking to Give Back
1. Become a Mentor
Support current students through career conversations, resume reviews, or mock interviews. Email careerservices@southernct.edu to get involved.
2. Share Opportunities at Your Organization
Let us know if your company is hiring or accepting interns. We'll help post your opportunity and promote it to students. Email moranp7@southernct.edu in External Relations.
3. Join an Industry Panel or Class Visit
Volunteer to speak about your career path or industry insights during one of our class panels or events like Industry Fairs, First-Gen Week, or Alumni Spotlights.
🔹 Contact Us
Office of Career & Professional Development
📧 careerservices@southernct.edu
📍 Buley Library Room 102
🌐 southernct.edu/careers
Office of Alumni Relations
📧 bernardg2@southernct.edu
📍 Office Building 1, Room 108B
🌐 alumni100.southernct.edu