<p>How great are the job connections that come with a Wellesley degree? I've not heard the best things from a few younger Wellesley alumni who tried to enter the workforce after graduation. This could just be because of the economy but I talked to a few students from Williams who said that alumni are even contacting them with job offers. Thoughts?</p>
<p>As a younger alum (Class of 2010), I can assure you that the alumni network is amazing. I haven’t seen anything like it when I’ve compared notes with my friends who graduated or attend other schools (e.g., other top LACs, Ivys, top public schools, etc).</p>
<p>The Wellesley network really goes out of their way to help you out … in some cases whether you know it or not. Alums have always been there to answer my questions about getting into a job industry, what the job search is like, etc. More often than not, they’re able to connect me with a recruiter at their office or pass along my resume to the hiring manager. Often times, I’ve interviewed with Wellesley alums or the hiring managers turn out to be Wellesley alums – that’s always a plus in the job search :)</p>
<p>Jobs aside though, it’s really the COMMUNITY of alums that makes Wellesley special. You don’t just reach out to an alum when you need a job – Wellesley alums offer so much more than that. Alums are there when you need someone to talk to about anything – whether that’s school, jobs, family life, if you need help moving to another city, or need to track down a package in a foreign country. As silly as that sounds, Wellesley alums jump through hurdles to help you out. And this is just the tip of the iceberg…</p>
<p>I can go on and on about this, but bottom line: the alum network is there. And you won’t find another womens’ network like it anywhere else.</p>
<p>Happy to answer more specific questions about it if you have any! :)</p>
<p>I only speak for myself, but I have found the Wellesley network immensely helpful. A Wellesley alum was instrumental in helping me get my first job. (I just graduated in May). The vast majority of Wellesley alums I have contacted through the “W Network” have responded to my queries. </p>
<p>One thing that happens at Wellesley that seems to be less common at other schools is that there are many friendships formed across class years. Thus, I have older Wellesley alums who are an excellent resource for me. I also try to helpful to my younger “Wellesley siblings.”</p>
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