Networking

Why Network? What is Networking?

The goal of networking, from a job search perspective, is to acquire knowledge about career fields of interest and build genuine relationships with professionals and experts to increase your knowledge and the likelihood of securing an opportunity for which you are well suited.

Union Career Advisory Network (UCAN)

UCAN is a searchable database of approximately of 13,000 Alumni and Friends of the College who have offered to share information and advice relative to their career and/or graduate school interests. The UCAN database is exclusive to Union College students and alumni.

Access UCAN - UCAN Login

Other Networking Resources

LinkedIn

LinkedIn - the world’s largest professional network on the Internet. Not only is LinkedIn an effective platform for networking with professionals in your career field of interest, but it also allows you to search for internships and full-time job opportunities.

Utilize the Application and Networking Tracker

Schedule a Networking Communications appointment with a Career Center Advisor through Handshake and check out the Career Center's Networking Guide in Handshake's resource library.

Career Center in Becker Hall

Stanley R. Becker Hall
807 Union St.
Schenectady, NY 12308

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(518) 388-6176

Fax: (518) 388-6544

careercenter@union.edu

Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Sat - Sun: closed

-Appointments and workshops are scheduled through Handshake.