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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tuck and Roll is a trail running technique, a life method, a career transition philosophy, and, for those reasons, the name of this former labor and employment attorney’s production company. Amanda Upson (Col ’95) will walk you through a career transition without (much) second-guessing or fear of immense and total failure. She will break down […]
If you were looking for (or losing) a job during the economic downturn of recent years, you might find yourself now in a job beneath your skill or experience level. As the economy shows signs of definite growth and improvement, it may be time to stop putting up with a less than satisfying career and […]
Are you thinking about your next job? Returning to the work force? Considering a career shift or preparing for retirement? Professional development may be the key to your success. Join Cathy Anderson (Com ’89) as she discusses what organizations are looking for in an improving economy and how you can decide what professional education options […]
Wondering where your mojo went and how to get it back? Looking for ways to move from burnout (reactive & resentful inertia) to mojo (creative & joyful momentum)? Creativity is accessible to everyone! You can develop a sense of creativity and play which leads to confidence, power and authenticity. You can have the joyful momentum […]
When you think about your current job, do you feel: Dissatisfaction or a loss of passion in your work? Bored or a lack of fulfillment and/or inspiration? That there is no excitement in your workplace? If so, then this captivating webinar can help cure your case of the job blahs! Certified Career Coach and HR […]
The University of Virginia’s alumni have always been committed to making a positive benefit on society; you may remember serving with Madison House or engaging with a Charlottesville community organization. Yet alumni often struggle to translate that commitment in their careers. Are you intellectually challenged in the work you do, but sometimes feel empty inside, […]