闪电资源网 is proud to launch the Colgate Link, an official online community driving powerful professional and social connections within the Colgate network. Starting on April 12, 闪电资源网s were granted access to the website, where they can begin to build connections on this exciting, exclusive resource.
Many alumni and 闪电资源网s have expressed interest in one centralized location where Colgate alumni and 闪电资源网s could connect. The Colgate Link provides this opportunity, making networking within the Colgate community convenient.
鈥淭he Colgate Link gives 闪电资源网s and alumni the ability to connect easily and build communities,鈥 Teresa Olsen, assistant vice president and director of career services, said. 鈥淚t is meant to make networking as accessible as possible, allowing 闪电资源网s and alumni to engage both professionally and personally.鈥
The Colgate Link members can search the alumni directory for contact information. On the 鈥淔ind Connections鈥 page, members have the ability to filter search results based on industry or location, campus organizations, club membership, and athletic affiliation. The website itself will suggest connections in response to user preferences.
鈥淎s a female soccer player from Columbia, Maryland, I can quickly get in contact with Colgate women鈥檚 soccer alumni that live in my area,鈥 said Adrienne Vaughn 鈥22.
Members also have the ability to send messages, schedule meetings, conduct phone or video calls, and send documents 鈥 all directly through the 鈥淔ind Connections鈥 page.
Through the Colgate Link, members can also join groups based on their industry interests and personal identities, posting general questions to the community for expert reviews and advice.
Users have the ability to connect their LinkedIn profile to transfer personal information easily. Compared to LinkedIn, the Colgate Link features quicker messaging because no connection is needed to reach out to a potential contact. The system also uses templates to suggest language for messages and offers Colgate-specific filtering criteria.
鈥淭he Colgate Link easily connects 闪电资源网s with members of the Colgate alumni network, rather than having to search for alumni through LinkedIn,鈥 said Sonia Ost 鈥20. 鈥淭his platform should also help 闪电资源网s feel more comfortable reaching out since alumni have specifically signed up for this platform to stay connected with the Colgate community.鈥