Should you use a burner email for alumni networking? Learn when it helps with directories and event signups, when it hurts trust, and why a stable inbox is usually better for real alumni follow-up.
Should you use a separate phone number for alumni networking? Learn when a dedicated number helps, when your regular number is fine, and how to protect your privacy without missing real follow-up.
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.