What makes the Northeastern experience unique is your strong, deep-rooted, global network. Whether it’s contacts you made during your co-op, personal connections you built during your coursework, or peers you engaged with as alumni – the Northeastern network is your catalyst for success. And we’re making it even more accessible with our newly launched platform: NUsource.
If you’re seeking career advice, industry insights, mentoring, or simply strengthening professional connections, NUsource is your first step. The platform is designed exclusively for Northeastern alumni and community members around the globe to connect, expand, and grow their network.
What makes NUsource different?
| Features | NUsource | ||
| Create profile, share professional/educational experience | X | X | X |
| Northeastern-specific contacts, groups and discussions | X | X | X |
| Access to connections within your city | X | X | X |
| Email/call/video conference capabilities within the platform | X | X | |
| Industry expertise/advice | X | X | |
| Warm connections (no cold calling; people opted in to help you) | X | ||
| FREE resume review, informational interviews, advice on Northeastern lifelong learning programs | X | ||
| Northeastern affinities and affiliations (Groups like Young Alumni, Latinx Affinity) | X | ||
| Matching quiz to recommend connections based on interests | X | ||
| Access to formal mentoring programs | X |
How do I get started?
- Click “Join NOW”
- Complete your profile (using your Northeastern ID and info from LinkedIn, if you choose)
- Explore the platform, customize your profile, join groups, and make connections
- Have questions about NUsource? Click here to learn more about this resource or email NUsource@northeastern.edu.
Have any of you joined NUsource? We’d like to hear about your experiences. Comment below.
Posted by Carl Zangerl, Faculty