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
Communication skills are critical to any career. That’s because people who write and speak with confidence are able to move ahead faster than the competition. Join UVA alumnus and author Danny Rubin for a practical webinar on how to impress an employer at different stages of the hiring process. Danny will walk you step-by-step through […]
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
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 […]
Applying to business school is about more than just the GMAT: it’s about presenting yourself in the best possible light, differentiating yourself from other qualified applicants, and directly addressing any potential weaknesses. MBA admissions consultants and graduates of UVA’s McIntire School of Commerce, Meredith Shields and Melody Jones, share best practices for successfully applying to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever submitted a resume online only to have it disappear into the employer’s internet black hole? Just like the old expression “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, although you think your resume is a perfect match, recruiters and automated Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) may not agree. Chris Matthews, with 15 years […]
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. […]
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 […]