Blugold Career Network is a searchable database of alumni and friends of UW-Eau Claire who have volunteered to be a resource for you.
You can use the database to
- browse and see what graduates have done with their majors
- learn about the career path someone else took to reach the job of your dreams
- set up informational interviews to learn more
- arrange for a job shadow
By contacting professionals in the field you can
- explore your goals and career options while making connections to professionals in your field
- learn more about career paths, different areas of the country, industries, and companies
- find out what a day in the life is like for someone in a specific job
Demonstrate your professionalism and build your professional network by
- becoming familiar with the informational interview process and prepare in advance the questions that will be asked during the meeting.
- arriving (or calling) at the agreed upon time
- dress appropriately: business casual or more professional, depending on the alumni’s career field. Typically, formal interview attire is not necessary.
- following up the interview with a thank you note, which may be either typed or handwritten. This needs to be mailed within 24 hours of the interview.
First Time Users - Get Started
Experienced Users - Log In to Blugold Career Network/Blugold CareerLink