The Dickinson Works Alumni Networking Database

Your participation is paramount to the success of this program. Dickinson alumni have acquired a wealth of knowledge which would benefit our students and other alumni. By participating in this program you are:

Enhancing Dickinson's reputation and recognition in the marketplace
Allowing the knowledge of one generation to be passed to another
Assuring that your hard-earned knowledge will be preserved
Perpetuating positive influences
Motivating and inspiring our students to higher goals and greater ambitions
Serving as a role model to our students
Guiding students in their academic programs

Frequently Asked Questions about Dickinson Works

How will I be contacted by the students or alumni?
You can let us know your preferred mode of contact. Students and alumni can reach you via phone, e-mail or by letter, and at your home or business address. You let us know and we'll make sure the database contains only the information you prefer.

How often can I expect a contact?
That's a tricky question. In general, you can probably expect two or three contacts a year. However, if you work for a popular employer (say, Disney World), in a popular field (such as consulting), or you're in a popular geographic location (such as DC) there's a chance you may receive more contacts. On the other hand, if you're in a more non-traditional field or live in a more remote geographic area, you may not hear from students only occasionally.

In any case, if you have concerns or problems with the amount of contact you're receiving (or not receiving) please let us know right away, and we'll take corrective action.

What if a student asks me for a job? I don't have any jobs to offer.
First and foremost, Dickinson Works is a networking/relationship tool, not a job placement center. We advise students and alumni who use Dickinson Works not to ask for a job. However, if you are asked, we suggest you consider it a "teaching moment" and let the individual know that you are eager to assist them in their job search, but that the most valuable assistance you can provide is information and suggestions for their search. You may want to advise them on their networking skills and help them develop better questions to ask the next person they speak with.

Additional questions? Contact The Career Center at career@dickinson.edu or 717-245-1740.

You may also find that participating in Dickinson Works helps to:

Reinforce why you entered your profession in the first place and why you stay
Enhance your own career
Keep you sharp in your field

You may even re-discover your profession through younger eyes and find new creativity at your work site.

But regardless of personal benefits, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you helped a fellow Dickinsonian get started on his/her career path and have the potential to influence their life.

Are you willing to give some time to Dickinson students and fellow alumni? Are you willing to share your skills and knowledge of the workplace? Then enroll in the Dickinson Works database:

• Dickinson Alumni
You must be registered to use the online alumni directory and enroll in Dickinson Works.
To register, please go here.
If you have already registered and would like to log in, please go here.