Ask us anything! Seeking that next great job, getting ready to ask for that promotion, or finishing your grad school application? Director of Alumni Career Services Amanda Panarese (Col ’99) and Senior Career Advisor Liz Sprouse are here to answer ANY of your career-related questions. Can’t make the live event? Send your questions in advance […]
From your first job out of college, to the day you decide to hang it up, your career path will include challenges, detours, and unexpected twists and turns. Elation, disappointment, satisfaction, confusion…they’re all part of the journey. No matter where you are on your career course, join leadership expert Betty Shotton (Col ’74) in examining […]
Do you want to experience change in one or more areas of your life? Are you feeling stuck and need strategies to gain and keep momentum to reach your personal or career goals? If you want something different, you must do something different…and a Personal Transformation Retreat could be just what you need to break […]
Emotional Intelligence is a far greater predictor of professional success than intellectual intelligence. But it’s a vast subject, and it’s hard to know where to begin if you really want to harness it. In this webinar, Larry Braman (Col ’87) shares what Emotional Intelligence is. And you’ll actually practice using it, so you can immediately […]
We’ve all heard about someone who is a “consultant.” Have you ever wondered if that’s the right career for you? Join Parke Muth (Col ’79), a consultant to consultants, as he takes you inside the world of consulting. What exactly is consulting? How does someone get into consulting? What are some of the future trends […]
Many entry level roles look pretty much alike: wrangling projects to keep them on time and within budget, creating reports/presentations/proposals and scrutinizing every last detail, doing research, and most of all, helping senior staff look awesome in front of their clients. If you’re great at these things, you’re at risk of getting stuck in the […]
In today’s fast-paced society, more people (than ever) are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and uncertain about the future. In this empowering webinar, Marlon Smith (Engr ’90) shares insights for living a more-fulfilling and productive life while enjoying greater work-life balance. Get ready because real-life strategies and solutions will be shared. UVA’s Alumni Career Services is happy […]
The new year is the perfect time to refresh your career goals and make new resolutions, whether you’re seeking a new job, a new industry, or new skills. Join Alumni Career Services Director Amanda Panarese (Col ’99) and Career Advisor Liz Sprouse for their take on the top career trends for 2017, along with practical […]
In the third Boomer Entrepreneurship webinar, Jeff Williams (Com ’70) shares ways to start a Boomer business, as well as the eight most popular business styles today and what it takes to make each one successful. See also: Boomer Entrepreneurship Part 1: The Movement and the Rewards Boomer Entrepreneurship Part 2: Discover Your Idea
Want to switch careers, but feel overwhelmed about how to get started on the path to that new industry or role? Join Patrick Payne (Col ’97) — a recruiter who has worked for top companies including Vail Resorts, Amazon, and Deloitte — for the inside scoop on what recruiters look for in career switchers, and […]
In our second Boomer Entrepreneurship webinar, Jeff Williams (Com ’70) shows you how to assess your skills to discover a business idea, conduct quick and affordable market research, and develop a business model. See also: Boomer Entrepreneurship Part 1: The Movement and the Rewards Boomer Entrepreneurship Part 3: Starting Your Business
Baby Boomers are the fastest-growing entrepreneur population in the U.S. In the first of our three-part series on Boomer Entrepreneurship, Jeff Williams (Com ’70) shares information about the “free agent” movement and the rewards of starting your own venture. See also: Boomer Entrepreneurship Part 2: Discover Your Idea Boomer Entrepreneurship Part 3: Starting Your Business