400,000 curious minds at your fingertips. Ask an Alum connects you with your alumni community to share insights and open doors.
Sydney alumni work at amazing places
Found a role that you are really interested in, and looking for insights into what it's like to work there? Just ask.
Need inspiration? Here's what others like you have asked.
“When you were deciding where to study, what factors convinced you to choose the University of Sydney, and how did the reality of your student experience, from academics to campus life, measure up to what you imagined before enrolling?”
“Looking back on your time at Sydney, how did your degree shape the path you’ve taken since graduation, in terms of career opportunities, professional networks, or even personal growth, and what do you think makes that experience unique compared to other universities?”
“If you could sit down with someone just about to begin their studies at Sydney, what guidance would you share about making the most of the opportunities here, and what do you wish you had known when you were starting out?”
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 Alumni
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).
Click here to get started or watch our short video that will turn you into a networking rock star.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT CAN I ASK?
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.
WHAT'S A GOOD QUESTION?
Think of your question as an advertisement. Share who you are, what you are doing, and what you need help with. Focus on keywords that will get you the right connections. Keep it short and sweet. Here’s a short video on how to craft a great question that will get you results and help build your network.
WHO WILL SEE MY QUESTION?
We send your request to the best alumni, faculty, and staff in your area of interest.
CAN I REQUEST SOMEONE SPECIFIC?
No. We make our matches based on availability, proximity, experience, and skills.
CAN I ASK A FOLLOW-UP QUESTION?
Yes, of course! Once we make a match you’ll have direct, one-to-one communication and can ask additional questions.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET AN ANSWER?
Our goal is to get you answers within 3 business days. But it depends on what you’re asking. It can go as quickly as an hour to as long as 10 days or more.
WILL MY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BE CONFIDENTIAL?
Your question will not be made public. It will be seen only by matched experts and a handful of administrators.
IS THERE A LIMIT TO HOW OFTEN I CAN ASK?
No. You can ask as many questions as you would like. In fact, we encourage it as this is the simplest way for you to build your professional network.
Go ahead and ask
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