Ask a Wildcat
Thinking about a career change? Exploring a new industry? Ready for your next role? Helping each other is what Wildcats do.
Bring your career question to a network of more than 260,000 alumni and get real answers from people who've been there.
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Ask a Wildcat
Are you curious about your career options? Do you wonder where your academic path will take you? Get great advice and answers to your specific questions from a community of over 80,000 Northwestern alumni.
Sponsored by the Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program
You ask.
They answer.
Wildcats love helping students and fellow alumni. So what’s one question you have for someone who’s done what’s ahead of you?Â
Need inspiration?
Here's what other Wildcats like you have asked.
I’ve worked in media for 12 years, and with all the layoffs in my industry, I’m thinking about how to stay competitive. Which skills are employers valuing most right now? How can I position myself to stand out, whether I stay in media or move into something new?
Thank you!
I stepped away from my marketing career for five years to care for my family, and I’m ready to return. A lot has changed in the field, and I’m unsure how to explain the gap or which skills to refresh first. If you’ve gone back to work after a break, what helped you most?
I appreciate any advice!
I graduated three years ago and went straight into accounting. I was sure it was the right path, but now I’m realizing it isn’t what I want long term. I’m not sure what else fits my skills or how to figure that out. How did you work out what you really wanted to do, and how did you make the change?
Thanks so much!
It’s easy as 1, 2, 3
How does this work??
You Ask A Question
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you're looking for (5 minutes).
We Recruit Experts
We find and share your question with the best alumni in our entire community.
You Get Answers
Responses get delivered right into your email inbox (2-3 days).
Frequently Asked Questions
Literally anything to help with your academic or professional development. There are thousands of alumni, faculty, staff and friends that can help with class projects, building and growing a startup, or figuring out career options.
Think of something you’re genuinely stuck on: a decision, a path, a role you can’t quite picture. One specific question gets a better answer than a broad one.
We will only share your question with a very small number of relevant Alumni.
Your question will not be made public. It will be seen only by matched experts and a handful of administrators.
Go ahead and ask
It has never been simpler to get help from others that have done what’s ahead of you.
Seriously.
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