In this webinar, alumna and Associate Professor Charlotte Matthews (Col ’88, Associate Professor, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies) will offer both practical and notional thoughts on silence. She will argue that, like the Galapagos penguin, silence is on the endangered list, and we need to take it off. You will walk away from this spacious webinar […]
One of the biggest challenges in any career is making both connections and a good impression, in the right place and at the right time. With a range of options for information gathering, communication, and sharing, Twitter is an invaluable tool for career management – whether you are seeking a new opportunity or to expand […]
We all know the importance of networking – it can lead to nice raises, interesting new jobs, and completely revitalized careers. Who doesn’t want to pick up the phone and land a great new opportunity, or a much larger paycheck? But when you are an introvert, networking can feel like a complete drain. Seriously, do […]
Completing that mountain of paperwork for human resources can be confusing and a little overwhelming no matter how many jobs you’ve had. Join Malia Fischer as she unveils the mysteries behind what you need to fill out and why. She’ll walk you through the usual suspects: tax forms, the I-9, 401k’s, and insurance forms. In […]
Writing skills are a critical part of a career in any industry. When we learn to compose emails with impact, they can lead to new relationships and change our path forever. Join communications expert and author Danny Rubin for an engaging, practical webinar on how to write with poise and leave the reader wanting more. […]
Too often we go from meeting to meeting, phone call to phone call, without stopping to think strategically about what we want from that interaction and how we’re going to achieve our goals. We treat life like an “improv” scene, going by the seat of our pants, when instead it should be planned, scripted and […]
What’s the best way to prepare for my performance review? How can I explain everything I’ve done all year in just an hour? My boss doesn’t really know what I do: how can I get a good review? Join Karen Snyder, consultant to CEOs and HR Directors, as she shares how top performers prepare and […]
Good college degree? Check. Solid work experience? Check. Diverse skill set? Check. Graduates of UVA and other top schools have a lot in common. So, what are you doing to set yourself apart to employers in this challenging job market? Join UVA alum Jennifer Beyer for an insightful (and fun) webinar on Personal Branding. Discover […]
Do you handle your company’s business deals with clients, service providers and other business partners? Are you so busy developing business, creating products and services, and serving clients that you don’t have time to negotiate the best possible business deals? To close the most favorable deals for your company and thrive in today’s fast-moving, competitive […]
Presenting visual data through charts, tables, and diagrams helps you deliver bite-sized information that viewers will understand at a glance and retain for the long run. Ann Emery (Col ’08) will teach you what data visualization is, how it works, and key players and trends in the field. Ann presents a step-by-step design process so […]
Are you looking for advice on the best ways to plan for and present yourself for each type of interview? Join Patrick Payne, a recruiting director with experience at multiple top companies, as he provides the inside scoop on how to ace video, phone and in-person interviews. Patrick shares what recruiters are looking for in […]
You might be surprised to learn that the key drivers of successful in-person interviews have almost nothing to do with your resume, or even what you say during the interview. Simply put, it all comes down to presence. Since the 1960’s, studies have shown that up to 93% of communication is nonverbal, and these nonverbal […]