Career Networking
Your diploma from the School of Kinesiology is much more than a certificate of achievement. It’s the promise of a lifetime connection.
As a graduate, you’re a vital part of our academic community. And we’re here for you: ready to provide support and services throughout the course of your career. In addition to the School’s own mentoring, counseling and networking resources, we can point you to University of Michigan programs and services designed to help you in your job searches and career advancement.
School of Kinesiology
Michigan Online Communities
Connect with other U-M alums at https://community.alumni.umich.edu/home. When you log in, click the tab near the top that says, "Find a Community," then "My Communities." You should see that you are already a member of the Wolverine Forum (all U-M alums are members), and if you're a Kines alum, you should also see that you're in the School of Kinesiology Alumni Community. If you do not already have a uniqname and kerberos password, follow the login instructions at https://education.alumni.umich.edu/faq#howdoilogin.
To join, you will need to register with LinkedIn and complete your profile information. Registration is free.
- University of Michigan School of Kinesiology group, for U-M Kinesiology students and alumni: www.linkedin.com/groups/107483/
- University of Michigan Sport Management group, for SM and SMC alums: www.linkedin.com/groups/8432181
- University of Michigan Health & Fitness group, for AES, HF, and PHYSED alums: www.linkedin.com/groups/8501010
- University of Michigan IONM Alumni group, for IONM alums: www.linkedin.com/groups/8436200/
KINNECTIONS
The Kinesiology Career Development Center utilizes KINNECTIONS, powered by Purple Briefcase, to promote job and internship opportunities to Kinesiology students and alumni. While geared toward students and new graduates, KINNECTIONS may be helpful in providing you with resources and connecting you with employers.
- To request access to KINNECTIONS, please email KinesCareers@umich.edu.
- To promote full-time, internship, and shadowing opportunities for U-M Kinesiology students please visit kines.umich.edu/employers.
U-M Alumni Association
Alumni Career Programs (alumni.umich.edu/career/) include
- a comprehensive job board;
- career change workshops;
- monthly career webinars;
- networking events around the country;
- a career coaches referral program;
- and more!
AAUM programs are available to all alumni of the University of Michigan. Alumni Association members (alumni.umich.edu/membership/join/) receive additional benefits.
University Career Center
- Career Coaching and Assessments — one-on-one appointments to discuss individual needs.
- Handshake — lists job postings and connects to on-campus recruiting program.
- University Career Alumni Network (UCAN) — a platform that enables you to connect with U-M alumni and other professionals for career-related conversations/informational interviews.
UCC supports students 18 months outside of graduation.