In a slow labor market where quit rates are low and job growth is uneven, the common phrase, “It’s not what you know, but who you know” has never been more important. And for recent graduates looking to start their career, understanding and applying this phrase can easily make or break your chances of landing a full-time role.

That’s why, in its recently published list of top colleges, LinkedIn not only looked at the 50 best U.S. schools that set their students up for success, but it also took a deeper dive into the top 10 colleges that have the strongest alumni networks. In today’s challenging job market, LinkedIn points out that the people you meet in college, and the people you meet because of your college, can matter just as much as the classes you take and the major you choose.

As LinkedIn’s Head of Economics, Americas Kory........

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