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
To join, you will need to register with LinkedIn and complete your profile information. Registration is free.
- ConnectKines, the LinkedIn career network of all U-M Kinesiology students and alumni.
- University of Michigan Sport Management, especially for SM and SMC alums.
- University of Michigan Health & Fitness, especially for HF and PHYSED alums.
KINNECTIONS
The Kinesiology Career Development Center is proud to announce KINNECTIONS, a new job and internship posting system. It's powered by Purple Briefcase, a cutting-edge career network used by many universities throughout the country. It's free, and open to Kinesiology students and alumni, as well as employers.
U-M Alumni Association
- Social media networks, including LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
- Career Development, including networking opportunities offered around the country, digital career advice, and events where speakers present about a variety of career related topics.
Most services require AAUM membership, although non-members can typically pay a fee for service.
University Career Center
- Career Counseling and Assessments — one-on-one appointments to discuss individual needs.
- Career Center Connector — lists job postings and connects to on-campus recruiting program.
- Reference Letter Service — serves as a storage center for reference letters to be sent to schools or employers.
All services are fee-based.