Should you use an email alias for alumni networking? Learn when an alias helps protect privacy, when a full separate inbox is better, and how to stay reachable for real follow-up.
Should you use Mailbox.org for career fairs? Learn when it is a smart privacy-first choice, when it may be overkill, and how to stay reachable for recruiter follow-up.
Usually yes—if your personal email is professional, stable, and easy to manage. Learn when a personal address works well for alumni networking, when a separate inbox is smarter, and where temporary email fits.
Usually no. Learn when a work email is risky for alumni networking, when it may be acceptable, and which safer alternatives protect privacy without hurting long-term follow-up.
Learn when a separate email makes sense for alumni networking, when it is unnecessary, and how to protect your privacy without hurting real follow-up.
Should you use your college email for alumni networking? Learn when a .edu address helps, when it creates risk, and what to use instead for long-term follow-up.
A temporary email can help with low-stakes alumni signups, but a stable inbox is usually better for mentor outreach, referrals, and real follow-up.
Yes—Mailbox.org can be a strong choice for networking events if you want a more private, professional address with better inbox separation than your main personal email.
Should you use Mailbox.org for informational interviews? Learn when a privacy-focused email address helps, when it can create friction, and how to stay professional while protecting your inbox.
Using your work Outlook account at career fairs can expose your job search to employer systems. Learn when it is risky, when it may be acceptable, and what to use instead.