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Career Event Tag: Friday Forum

The Inside Scoop: How To Get Published in 7 Steps

Ever think of writing a book? The publishing process – literary agents, publishers, digital publishing – can be tough to navigate in today’s publishing landscape. Join us to learn what you need to know about agents and how to get published. Literary agent Jeff Kleinman will provide clarification for this often mystifying and frustrating experience.

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Audiences, Career Planning, Established Professionals, Explore Occupations, In Transition, New Grads, Retirement, Rising Professionals, Topics, Webinar Library

Key Strategy: Stand Out From the Career Fair Crowd

Career and Job Fairs are opportunities to make connections, develop employer relationships and obtain interviews. Whether you’re attending the next DCHoos Career Fair, an upcoming professional association conference, or participating in job fairs in your hometown, join us for strategies, tips and techniques to make your next fair experience a success. Emily Bardeen will teach […]

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Audiences, In Transition, Job Posting Sites, Job Search, New Grads, Rising Professionals, Topics, Webinar Library

Key Strategy: Targeted Résumés

A well-crafted résumé is essential to opening the doors to the opportunities you seek.  You need to think of your résumé as a sales tool designed to sell you in the professional direction in which you want to go. Back by popular demand, Larry Braman presents an updated webinar on creating your best résumé! Larry […]

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Audiences, Established Professionals, In Transition, Job Search, Job Search Materials, New Grads, Rising Professionals, Topics, Webinar Library

Key Strategy: City-Specific Job Search

A common mistake made by job seekers is casting a net that is too wide. In this webinar, Karen Dowd, Ph.D. (Educ ’93) will focus on the plusses of conducting a search that is geographically specific. Karen will share tips on: Selecting a city (or cities) in which to conduct a job search Finding resources […]

The Inside Scoop: Working with a Recruiter to Find Your Ideal Job

What exactly does a recruiter do? Should you use a recruiter as part of your job search strategy? How do you pick the right recruiter? Join Daphne DuRocher Norvell, Senior Finance Recruiter at Sherpa LLC, as she gives you the inside scoop on working with a recruiter in today’s job market. Learn how the right […]

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Audiences, Established Professionals, In Transition, Job Search, Networking, New Grads, Rising Professionals, Topics, Webinar Library

The Inside Scoop: Life in the Foreign Service

What is it like to be an American diplomat posted abroad in a US Embassy? How does one enter the Foreign Service? What is a typical Foreign Service career? How do Foreign Service Officers interact with the State Department at home? What other US Government departments offer opportunities abroad? Join Michael Butler as he answers […]

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Audiences, Career Planning, Established Professionals, Explore Occupations, In Transition, New Grads, Rising Professionals, Topics

Find Your Passion and Live Your Dream

We all talk about wanting to have a job we love. But that’s easier said than done, right? Even if you know you want to change, you might wonder:  “What, exactly, should I do next? How do I find it? Where do I even start? How do I know what I’m good at? And—what if […]

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Audiences, Career Planning, Established Professionals, Identify Skills & Interests, In Transition, New Grads, Retirement, Rising Professionals, Topics, Webinar Library

Developing a Business Plan to Start, Grow, or Revitalize Your Company

Baseball player Yogi Berra once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you probably won’t get there.” In the case of both sports and business, he’s absolutely right. Importantly, in business, there is a critical tool that helps you both state where you’re going and how you’ll get there; that tool is your business […]

The ABCs of Networking: Back to Basics

It is true that social media has changed the way we network, but it is also true that some fundamentals have not changed. “Old school” methods such as cold calling, the “elevator speech,” and informational interviews remain a necessary part of networking. Whether you are actively seeking employment or searching for that next big career […]

Twitter for Professional Purposes: 21 Tips

Many people still don’t “get” Twitter – especially from a professional perspective – or are uncertain whether there is any value in using it. Many others have set up an account but feel overwhelmed and/or unsure about how to maximize the potential benefits. Still others think they’re using it properly but really don’t know if […]

5 Habits to Ignite Your Career

What are your work habits? You might dismiss the term “habit” as referring to minor actions that carry no weight, but because habits are what you do every day, they make a huge difference in your life. With the right habits, you can make your career soar! In this informative and entertaining webinar, Brent Peterson […]

Overcoming the 11 Deadly Sins of Public Speaking and Presentations

Few things in your career are more important than the ability to present your ideas in clear and compelling terms. Solid presentation skills can help you win approval for your projects, close a sale with a customer, earn a raise, get a job, and polish your reputation in the marketplace. In this engaging and information-packed […]

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Audiences, Established Professionals, In Transition, Interviewing, Job Search, New Grads, Professional Development, Retirement, Rising Professionals, Webinar Library