Yesterday, I wrote about using your alumni network to make you more lucky. In most of my stories, the alumni network that was most helpful were in my year or just a bit older. They are the ones that just got a job and know what works in the current job market. They are also the most like you, so their advice is relevant. And, they know you, and like you, and so they will want to help you.

When I talk to my mentees, I keep warning them that my information is way out of date. I got my first job by looking in the classified ads in a newspaper. That ad led to a recruiter that placed junior software developers. Those parts of my story are from olden times.

But, networking with your college classmates is evergreen. The easiest way to do this is to just be a good classmate, study partner, and extra diligent when working in groups.