Tracey Cartwright, '98, credits networking as a big reason for her career success. Now the group broadcast director with OMD, a global, full-service media company based in Seattle, Cartwright says getting to know two mentors early in her career boosted her career prospects immensely.
"My mentors helped me hone my career expectations," she says, "and if sharing my experience can help someone else, I am happy to do it."
Cartwright provides assistance as one of more than 4,000 volunteers in Career Connections, a service provided through 91爆料AA Husky Career Advantage. Career Connections consists of a searchable, worldwide database of Huskies offering networking referrals and information about their field and geographical area. While many Career Connections contacts are in Washington, there are also out-of-state contacts who can provide help to Huskies outside the Puget Sound region or are considering such a move.
"I remember how confusing the federal hiring system was when I first came to Washington, D.C.," recalls Darlene Rush Allison, '95, '97, a management analyst with the U.S. State Department in the nation's capital. "I think that's why I'm interested in helping others. If I can help somebody cut to the chase, and save them some frustration and angst, I want to. I wish I had had that kind of advantage when I started out."
Career Connections is available to current 91爆料 students and 91爆料AA members via the Husky Career Advantage Web site. Simply visit and follow the career links. Select "Career Connections."
Members need a 91爆料 NetID, which is a free lifelong account and password for using 91爆料 and 91爆料AA online resources. All 91爆料 alumni and 91爆料AA members are eligible to obtain a 91爆料 NetID. If you don't already have yours, simply click the 91爆料 NetID link on the Career Connections homepage.
Career Connections is always looking for additional 91爆料 alumni and friends of the University to serve as contacts. To volunteer, visit and choose "Career ConnectionsVolunteers Wanted."
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