Networking
Helping students build and use a network is one of the things that sets Lake Forest College apart.
Lake Forest College boasts a strong community of alumni who give back to the College in tangible ways by helping students and recent grads. And it’s not just alumni, it’s professors, it’s parents of alumni, parents of current students, and friends of the College such as trustees and others.
Foresters Helping Foresters
Through the robust Forester Career Network, students have access to hundreds of professionals willing to help them understand and navigate their career path.
Networking Opportunities
Looking for help?
Career Milestone Guides
Log in to Handshake to download these guides:
- Building Your Network
- Conducting an Informational Interview
- Developing Your Professional Introduction
- Maintaining Your Network
Networking Resources
- Vault Campus offers articles on informational interviewing basics, questions to ask and more!
- LinkedIn for Students: Check out student guides and videos for an introduction to this helpful tool.
- The Quint Guide to Informational Interviewing includes 200 sample questions and sample email requests.