Career experts estimate that 65% to 90% of job openings are never advertised or publicly announced, but filled through word-of-mouth or networking -- known as the "hidden job market." Networking means developing a broad list of contacts and using them to your advantage when you look for a job. People in your network may be able to give you job leads, offer you advice and information about a particular company or industry, and introduce you to others so that you can expand your network. You might build your network through:

• People you know (faculty, friends, acquaintances)
• Informational Interviewing
• Direct employer calls
• Business directories
• Associations
• Alumni

Networking with SPH Alumni

UM SPH has more than 12,000 connections around the world – think of what a powerful network that is! The UM School of Public Health Alumni Network provides alumni contacts

• In particular cities, states, regions, or countries
• By particular discipline
• For career information
• For professional collaboration

Visit our Career Resource Center to look at our Alumni Directory 2000.

Networking with U-M Alumni

The UM Alumni Association provides an extensive career and networking site.

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