School-specific Networking Sessions

Our School-Specific Networking Sessions are designed to connect students with industry professionals, alumni, and employers who are especially interested in the talent coming from your academic field. These exclusive events focus on the unique strengths, career paths, and employer needs relevant to your School at LUMS — whether you're in business, engineering, humanities, law, or science.

What Are School-Specific Networking Sessions?

These sessions typically feature:

Format	What to Expect
Panel Discussions	Industry experts and alumni share sector insights and career advice
Networking Mixers	Meet professionals in an informal setting — ideal for career conversations

These events are often smaller, more focused, and allow for deeper, more targeted engagement.

Why These Sessions Matter

Understand sector-specific trends, hiring practices, and emerging skills

Learn how your academic background connects to real career paths

Discover employers who prioritize your School's graduates

Get tailored advice on building your professional brand

Expand your network in fields that align with your goals

How to Prepare & Make the Most of It

Do Your Research

Before the session:

Review the profiles of guest speakers and attending companies
Understand how their work connects to your interests or background
Prepare personalized questions

AI Prompt:

"Summarize the career path of [Alumni Name or Job Title] in 3 bullet points."

"Generate questions I can ask an employer from the consulting/NGO/tech/finance industry about early-career roles."

Know Your Story

Prepare a 30-second academic-to-career pitch
Be ready to share how your degree, courses, or projects align with the field
Highlight your motivation and curiosity about the industry

Engage Confidently

Ask thoughtful, specific questions that show your research
Show appreciation for speakers' time and insights
Mention shared affiliations (e.g., same major, society, professor, or course)

Stay Visible Online

Many connections you make at these sessions will continue digitally.

Update your LinkedIn profile before the session
Send personalized connection requests after the event
Mention something specific from your conversation when following up

AI Prompt:

"Write a LinkedIn message to an alumnus I met at the CSO networking session, thanking them and expressing interest in staying in touch."

Reflect & Act

After the session:

Review your notes
Look up companies or fields you hadn't previously considered
Add useful contacts to a job search tracker or follow-up calendar

Events That Have Made a Difference

Our School-specific events have helped students:

Find mentors in their field

Learn about niche roles in industries like development, legal research, or product design

Secure internships and job interviews through casual connections

Our School-specific events have helped students:

Find mentors in their field
Learn about niche roles in industries like development, legal research, or product design
Secure internships and job interviews through casual connections

Tip for First-Years and Sophomores

Even if you're not ready to apply, attending early helps you: