Feeling stressed? Stress affects both the body and the brain, and in the course of each of our lives, we are all faced with stressors that can stretch us physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. Kitty Boitnott (Educ ’00) outlines 7 strategies for managing and reducing stress in order to become more resilient and more […]
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 […]
Join AJ Davidson, Talent Acquisition Manager for the UVA advancement community, to learn more about what it means to pursue a career in advancement. Advancement is a relatively young and constantly evolving field. We will discuss the variety of roles, including fundraising, that exist within the industry, as well as the types of organizations where […]
Are you looking for a way to leverage your background into the burgeoning area of data science? A career in data analytics requires more than technical expertise – analysts must understand how their work affects the company’s business and be able to present findings to a non-technical group in order to succeed. Data analytics is […]
A 2014 Gallup poll shows that 70% of America’s workforce are “disengaged” in their jobs. That means they are working, but they aren’t enjoying it. Economic recovery has been slow, and some people feel like any job is better than no job. They just keep going to work and making the best of it. If […]
Attracted by healthy demand, good salaries and prospects for more meaningful work, many career changers and retirees are giving nursing a closer look. Also, mid-career nurses who want to reinvent themselves without starting over can apply their clinical skills and experience outside of the hospital. Theresa Carroll, Senior Assistant Dean at the UVA School of […]
As a Spanish and Latin American Studies major, Cheryl Battles Fudge learned firsthand the challenges of leveraging a liberal arts degree to create fulfilling and challenging professional opportunities in a corporate environment. In this webinar, Cheryl shares tangible strategies to maximize the strength of your liberal arts degree, build on the foundation of a liberal […]
MBA Career Advisor Mary Ryan walks you through the thought process of whether or not to apply to graduate school. She’ll share her personal experience of applying to graduate programs, and will leave you with four key questions you should ask yourself before applying. In this webinar, you will: Explore self-assessment tools that can help […]
Graduate students, postdocs, and PhDs are primarily trained to enter careers in academic teaching and research. But where else do academics and other job seekers who thrive on intellectually stimulating work get hired? Fatimah Williams Castro provides insights into popular industries and roles for academics as well as common career-transition mistakes to avoid that most […]
Federal contracting officers help the government buy nearly half a trillion dollars’ worth of goods and services every year – from paper to engineering services to aircraft carriers. Contracting officers work with agencies to negotiate complex deals on behalf of the American people; successful officers need strong analytical abilities, interpersonal skills, and writing talent, in […]
Data Science is one of the most worthwhile and exciting career paths available today. We are experiencing an exponential increase in data collection, and companies are searching far and wide for qualified employees to transform their data into actionable information. Data Scientists apply software engineering, statistical modeling, and subject-matter expertise to answer the most significant […]
What makes some careers soar while others plateau or stall? Research shows that your decision making style, not just your personality, impacts how others perceive you. Much of your professional success depends on your ability to use the best decision-making approach for each situation. Your ability to authentically adapt your decision style to different scenarios […]