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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Personal vs. Professional: How to Post on LinkedIn the Right Way

If you’ve spent any time scrolling through LinkedIn lately, you’ve probably noticed that the lines between personal and professional content are getting blurry. Sharing your authentic self can be a key part of your personal branding, helping you stand out …

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How to Network on LinkedIn Like a Pro

Networking on LinkedIn is more than just sending connection requests; it’s about building meaningful relationships that can help propel your career forward. LinkedIn offers a unique platform where professionals across industries can connect, share knowledge, and create opportunities. Seems straightforward, …

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What to Do at a Career Fair: Tips for Before, During, and After

Picture a bustling room filled with company booths, representatives with friendly smiles, and the air buzzing with possibility. That, friends, is a career fair. Whether you’re a student exploring potential career paths or a seasoned professional looking for new opportunities, …

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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