Develop your professional network with the Alumni network
The University of Strasbourg Alumni Network offers you a full platform to expand your professional network and stay connected with the university community. Our tools and services make it easier for members to exchange ideas and explore career opportunities.
Why develop a network now?
As a student and recent graduate, developing your professional network is a crucial investment for your future career. The Alumni Network of the University of Strasbourg gives a great opportunity to begin networking in a supportive and well-structured environment, alongside professionals who have walked the same path as you.
As a University staff member, the Alumni Network of the University of Strasbourg expands your professional sphere by keeping in touch with the graduates of your department. This unique relationship allows you to track the career paths of former students, foster innovative collaborations, and bridge the gap between academia and the professional world. You can also share your expertise, contribute to the university's reputation and access professional development opportunities within a community that shares your values and your connection to the institution.
The clear benefits of student networking
Discovering professions and fields of work
The Alumni Network provides an opportunity to explore a variety of career paths through direct exchanges with graduates already in the workplace. These discussions can help you better understand the challenges faced in the industry and refine your career plans. Alumni are happy to share their experience and can enlighten you on unknown aspects of their sector of activity.
Access to hidden opportunities
Were you aware that 70% of job offers never get published? By developing your network now, you can access to this hidden job market. Alumni can help you find out about opportunities within their company before they become public.
Personalised career advice
The content we publish on online groups, as well as the Alumni portraits and testimonials, can guide you in your career choices, provide tips on your CV and prepare you for job interviews. Their feedback is particularly valuable, as they know the specifics of your course and the expectations of the labour market.
Tools at your fingertips
The online directory: the first step towards networking
The directory provides contact details of alumni working in the sectors that interest you. You can search for graduates by educational background, company or geographical area. It is an excellent way to prepare for international mobility or to explore a new sector of activity.
Events: unique networking opportunities
Attend our events to meet professionals in a casual setting. These moments of exchange can often be more effective than a simple online application. You can present your career plans and get invaluable advice.
The mentoring programme: a personalised help and support
Our mentoring service puts you in touch with an experienced professional who will support you in your development. This mentor may help you to:
- Define your career plan.
- Develop your network in a targeted industry.
- Prepare for your entry into the workplace.
- Learn the codes of your future professional environment.
The secrets of effective networking
Get started early
Do not wait until you graduate to develop your network. The earlier you start, the more opportunities you will have to make valuable connections and explore different career paths.
Be proactive
The Alumni Network gives you the tools, but it is up to you to take the first step. Do not hesitate to:
- Contact the alumni of your programme.
- Take an active part in events.
- Ask questions at meetings.
- Follow the network's news.
Nurture your relationships to last
Networking is not a one-off event but an ongoing process. Keep in touch with the people you meet, keep them informed of your progress, and remember that the relationship must be mutual.
A network committed to its development
The strength of our network lies in the commitment of each one of its members. Whether you work at the university or in the private sector, whether you are a student or a retired person, your participation adds to the richness and vitality of our community.
This inclusive approach to professional networking makes the Alumni Network of the University of Strasbourg a real hub of exchanges and opportunities for the entire Strasbourg university community. By joining our network, you gain access to a rich ecosystem that supports your professional development while strengthening the ties that bind the university together.