GradLink database

What is GradLink, and how can it help me?

• search the database for GradLinks with specific experiences e.g. GradLinks who have experience of the media; who have a PhD; who have lived in North America; who have studied Geography.
• read the GradLinks' career paths.
• ask them career-related enquiries via a web form. GradLinks have offered to tell students, informally and in confidence, how they got to where they are, and what it's really like. They have sometimes been able to help students arrange workshadowing or find vac work, put them in touch with other contacts, or tell them about impending vacancies or selection processes.

How can I make best use of GradLink contacts?

• The system depends on the goodwill of GradLinks - please do not abuse it.
• Put yourself in the GradLink's position. It's a good idea to do your research before asking a question.
• Make your queries specific. Sending the same question to every GradLink in a sector is regarded as SPAM, and generates complaints.
• Read the Careers Service guideline to networking.
• Remember that first impressions count, even though GradLink is intended for information rather than recruitment.
• If you are contacting GradLinks in a different country, be aware that data protection may not be the same as in yours.

• Let GradLinks know how their advice has made a difference. Ingratitude causes GradLinks to withdraw from the database.

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