Career Conversations
Learn from professionals. Build meaningful connections.
These resources will help you prepare for career conversations, connect with BYU alumni and industry professionals, and research organizations as you explore future career possibilities. We recommend starting with the Career Conversation Guide before reaching out to professionals, then using LinkedIn and CareerShift to identify people and organizations you would like to learn from.
Career Conversation Guide: Learn how to confidently prepare for, conduct, and follow up after a career conversation. This guide includes practical strategies, suggested questions, and best practices for building authentic professional relationships while learning about careers that interest you.
LinkedIn Alumni: Connect with BYU alumni working in organizations, industries, and roles that interest you. Explore their career journeys, see how they built their careers after graduation, and identify professionals you may want to contact for a career conversation.
CareerShift: Expand your career research by discovering employers, finding professional contacts, exploring job opportunities, and organizing your networking efforts. CareerShift is a powerful tool for identifying organizations and professionals that align with your career interests.
CareerShift Guide: Learn how to use CareerShift effectively to research companies, identify BYU alumni, locate professional contact information, and build meaningful connections. This step-by-step guide also provides practical networking strategies to help you approach career exploration with confidence.