How to Use Your Alumni Network for a Career Reboot After 40

Lucas and Luna dive into one of the most underutilized career assets for people in their 30s and 40s: the college or university alumni network. They explore why many professionals feel awkward reaching out to former classmates years later and how to overcome that hesitation with a specific, low-stakes approach. The hosts break down a concrete case: a mid-career marketer who used her alumni directory to land three informational interviews and eventually a board seat at a nonprofit. They also discuss how to leverage alumni events, online directories, and even alumni LinkedIn groups without coming across as transactional. Listeners learn a simple five-step script for making the first contact, plus how to offer value in return so the relationship stays mutual. The episode also covers when alumni networks are worth investing in versus when they're a time sink—and how to tell the difference. If you've been ignoring your alma mater's career resources, this episode will change that. #AlumniNetwork #CareerReboot #MidCareer #NetworkingAfter40 #CareerStrategy #InformationalInterviews #AlumniDirectory #JobSearch #ProfessionalNetwork #CareerPivot #BoardService #NonprofitBoard #LinkedIn #AlumniEvents #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #MidCareerMoves Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo