Have you ever attended a conference or networking event, or met UVA alumni at social events, and dutifully collected contact information—only to do nothing with it? Regina Clay (Col ’86) will help you go from business cards collecting dust to cultivating meaningful and productive networking relationships. Tune in as Regina shares strategies to help you […]
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 […]
Too often we go from meeting to meeting, phone call to phone call, without stopping to think strategically about what we want from that interaction and how we’re going to achieve our goals. We treat life like an “improv” scene, going by the seat of our pants, when instead it should be planned, scripted and […]
If you’re looking to make a career move or simply expand your network, it can pay off to be visible in the right site at the right time. Chandlee Bryan will teach you strategies that can help you get found quickly by following the same techniques executive recruiters use to find top candidates. Learn how […]
The consulting field can be difficult to understand and tough to break into. Jenny Rae Le Roux tells you what you need to know about consulting—from an overview of the industry and the big players, to networking and recruiting, to resumes and interviews that land those sought-after consulting positions! She’ll give you insider tips on […]
Stories humanize us. They put a face on an issue. They give life to data. And they help us connect with and relate to each other in a way that everyday words cannot. Study after study attests to the power of stories to move and persuade audiences. Storytelling can help you strengthen relationships, motivate people, […]
Networking is more than just memorizing names and handing out business cards, and in this webinar, you’ll learn exactly how to expand your network and your influence. Join keynote speaker and consultant Lauren Fritsch (Col ’03) to learn the secret of “Magnetic Networking.” She’ll share her favorite tools to help you attract jobs, clients and […]
Being an effective member of a non-profit or professional board can serve not only as a career networking opportunity but as a way to help your community. Suzanne Israel Tufts (Law ’82) shares her best practices for board membership. Topics will include: Joining a Board: how to position yourself, how to interview, what is expected […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A marketing plan is an important yet often overlooked tool that can help you generate leads and find your next job faster. It’s also a productivity-boosting, time-saving “What do I do when I get out of bed every day?” guide that keeps you—and your network—focused on your goals. With it, you will more effectively identify, […]