Information for Alumni
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We Help Alumni for Life
Our team can help you secure your next job or navigate important career decisions. Contact the CICS Careers team to learn more. Message Brian on LinkedIn or you can bkrusell [at] umass [dot] edu (email).
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Attend an event
You're welcome to come back for our career fairs, workshops, and meet-and-greets throughout the year where you can learn directly from our extended network of employers and alumni.
Check out the CICS Careers events
Want to connect with CICS Careers?
Can't find the answer to your question on your own or have a specific need? Our knowledgeable team is here to help.
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Interested in Sharing your Experience with the CICS Community?
Alumni like you can help students prepare for great careers! Here are some of the most popular ideas:
Notifying
- Tell us about internship and job opportunities at your organization.
- Respond to the Careers Survey or share career updates to provide destinations data and improve the CICS reputation.
- Create an Instagram alumni spotlight or do a Slack AMA to share your career story and advice.
Coaching
- Join the CICS LinkedIn group and accept requests for informational interviews.
- Perform mock interviews with students.
- Recommend useful career resources and events.
Volunteering
- Attend on-campus career events, such as the next career fair!
- Help organize tech talks or site visits with students.
- Assist student organizations like ACM and CS Women.
Mentoring
- Establish sustained mentoring relationships with individual students.
- Dedicate a donation to CICS Careers to help students financially.
- Serve as a mentor during HackUMass, HackHer413, and other coding challenge events.