Why CAN When There Is LinkedIn?
Networking – you’ve heard of it, you’ve gone to events to meet people, and you’ve
built a LinkedIn profile. Great!
Want to take it to another level? Consider using Skidmore’s Career Advisor Network (CAN) – our very own, in-house LinkedIn. In 2018, CAN moved to a new platform called PeopleGrove, and exploring the Skidmore network has never been easier!
Here are just a few of the benefits of using CAN:
- Everyone who is in the Career Advisor Network has proactively volunteered to provide informational interviews to students. Advisors are alumni, parents, and in some cases, employers who love Skidmore! There is no wondering if it’s okay for you to pick their brains. They WANT you to reach out!
- It provides direct access. On LinkedIn, you have to wait for someone to accept your invitation to connect (if they even accept invitations) before you can send a message. Through CAN, if you can find them, you can send them a message right away!
Search by industry, location, major and more. Nearly 1500 advisors are available to work with Skidmore students.
Here are a few great advisors:
Meet Career Advisor Mandy Santiago '95
Mandy Santiago '95, a Social Work major, works as the Corporate and Foundation Officer
for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandy can help students to navigate
pathways in healthcare and nonprofit work. While at Skidmore, Mandy was a member
of Raices.
Meet Career Advisor Ruth Morrison '12
Ruth Morrison '12, a Psychology major, works as an animation script writer in New
York City. Ruth is open to helping students navigate media & communications opportunities,
as well as choosing a major. While at Skidmore, Ruth was involved with The Ad-Libs
and the theatre department.
Meet Career Advisor Timothy Lehmberg '16
Timothy Lehmberg '16, a Neuroscience major, works as a Research Technician at the
Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Timothy can help students who are interested in careers
in science and healthcare. While at Skidmore, Timothy served as an Admission's Tour
Guide and was a member of the Pride Alliance.
Interested in exploring the Career Advisor Network? Activate your account by clicking here. Happy Networking!