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Asking alumni or others who work in roles that interest you for informational conversations about their work or opportunities to shadow them is a common and valuable practice.
- Sign up for coffee chats, one-on-one conversations with company/organization representatives who have made this time available to help students learn about their industry, career opportunities, and hiring practices.
- Find step-by-step advice to speak with alumni about their roles and get career insight from our Networking Guide.
- Read alumni profiles on Career Compass. You can contact most alumni directly through Compass.
- Not ready to do your own outreach? Sign up for a Career Chat and a Center for Career Development team member will match you with alumni whose background fits your interests.
- Beyond Princeton alumni, you can also speak with faculty, peers, staff, friends, family, past supervisors and coworkers, and leaders in your local community.