Ask IE ALUMNI makes it simple to network with 86K+ IE Alumni professionals around the world. All you have to do is ask.
You ask.
They answer.
IE alumni genuinely enjoy supporting others in our community. If you could ask someone for one practical piece of professional advice, what would it be?
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“Hello alumni. My name is Elizabeth and I just graduated from the IMBA. My background is B2B sales in North America, and I am looking to work in corporate finance while relocating to Germany. I have a visa and speak German. How realistic is this, and what should I focus on first? Thanks!”
“Hello everyone, I’m Carlos. I am running a startup that uses AI-based logistics and we are starting to expand to Asia. If you have experience with the footwear industry in Hong Kong, India or Singapore, I would appreciate any insights or considerations to keep in mind.”
“Hi, I’m Joel. I am in my last year of the BBA and hope to start a career in consulting here in Madrid, as my first job. Any tips on how to focus my job search? Should I focus on the Big 4 or other, smaller firms? What is the best way to get my foot in the door and build early experience?”
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How does it work?
You Ask A Question
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you're looking for (5 minutes)
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We find and share your question with the best alumni in our entire community.
You Get Answers
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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
Connecting with alumni who have lived similar experiences can make each next step a little bit easier.
