Build Your Community & Network

Building strong connections and networking effectively are key to unlocking career opportunities and advancing your professional journey. Whether you’re attending events, reaching out on LinkedIn, or connecting with alumni, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

This page offers resources and tips to help you expand your network, create meaningful relationships, and make a lasting impression.

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Turning Your Internship into a Full-Time Career: Proven Strategies

Did you know that over 70% of companies offer full-time positions to their interns? This statistic highlights the significant potential internships have in shaping future careers.

Internships are more than just a temporary assignment; they are a critical opportunity to …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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5 Tips for Ensuring a Job Is the Right Fit for You

When looking for a job, you need to take into consideration many factors. In addition to daily responsibilities and salary, you need to think about things like training, advancement, flexibility, benefits, and company culture. Otherwise, you might find yourself very …

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5 Common Mistakes During Your First Full-Time Job Search

When you’re new to the job search, it’s all too easy to make mistakes. However, if you take some time to prepare carefully, you’ll increase your chances of success and will be able to land a job much quicker. So, …

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Featured Lincoln University Resources and Tools

Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

Professional Networking

Taught by Dorie Clark
You don’t have to be an extrovert to be good at networking, and you don’t have to be fake. In…

Managing Your Professional Network

Taught by Elise Gelwicks
A strong network can help you land your next job, grow your career, and generate sales leads. That’s why networking…

Super Connecting: The Secret of Professional Networking

Taught by Madecraft
Most networking advice you hear hasn’t been updated for our modern, social, interconnected world. In this course, networking expert JaMarr…

Building a Diverse Professional Network

Taught by Dr. Shirley Davis
A diverse network of people with different interests and experiences can help you succeed in your career and in life.…

Business Etiquette: Meetings, Meals, and Networking Events

Taught by Toni Purvis
Business etiquette is a key skill to build successful relationships and make a positive impression in work environments. In this…

Pep Talk Before You Attend a Networking Event

Taught by Dana Robinson
For most people, networking doesn’t come naturally, but that doesn’t mean you need to stress about it. As you keep…

How to Network Like a Leader

Taught by Madecraft
Networking is not just about collecting contacts; it’s about building meaningful relationships. In this course, executive coach, speaker, and psychologist…

Nano Tips for Effective Networking at Work with Kristi Kennebrew

Taught by Kristi Kennebrew
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, Kristi…

Nano Tips for Digital Networking with Diana YK Chan

Taught by Diana YK Chan
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, explore…

Build an Online Networking Plan to Land Your Next Role

Taught by Anna Belyaeva
In a competitive job market, you need tactical strategies that allow you to tap into the opportunities of networking and…

Contact & Location

Phone
(573) 681-5101
Address

B-12 Scruggs University Center (SUC)
819 Chestnut Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Career Center Hours

Monday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm