Networking
Networking skills are important to establish industry and professional connections. Use this guide with helpful tips on how to build relationships, craft elevator pitches, and conduct informational interviews.
Find a Mentor on OneHop
OneHop is Johns Hopkins’ mentoring platform. It connects students with almost 1,000 hand-picked alumni who are actively offering mentoring opportunities representing every Johns Hopkins school and many industries, locations, and levels of expertise. Through OneHop, each JHU student can develop their own team of advisers, alumni, and peers that provide support and guidance as they explore their potential opportunities. All current JHU students can access onehop.jhu.edu with their JHED id.
- Search for and message alumni based on location, major, industry and what you need help with
- Request web-based “flash mentoring” or quick meetings to learn from their experience
- Start a long-term mentorship
- Use resources to get the most out of your mentor partnership
- Ask and answer discussion questions about careers and life exploration
Scout on LinkedIn
LinkedIn can help you build a professional network, identify opportunities and research organizations. Join LinkedIn groups to find JHU alumni who are willing to answer questions, meet with students, and become a mentor. Often, these connections can lead to finding or creating an internship or job that isn’t publicly posted.