Everyone enjoys hearing a good story! As young children, we clamored for just one more story before bedtime. As adults, we surf the web for engaging talks by professional storytellers featured on YouTube, TED Talks, NPR, and the Moth Radio Hour. But did you know that the same ingredients that made up a good story […]
Digital Marketing is a booming industry with plenty of growth yet to come. It is also an enormously diverse industry with opportunities for quants as well as creative folks, writers, statisticians, coders, graphic designers, videographers and more. George Michie (Grad ’90) will walk you through the range of opportunities, and help you understand the cultural […]
Stuck, drained or beyond fed up by your job and ready to quit (but don’t know what you should do next?). No problem! Join Christie Mims (Col ’00), Founder of the Revolutionary Club—a Forbes Top 100 Website for your career—as she shows you: The big mistake you may be making right this moment as you […]
Hollywood has placed a fun spotlight on the venture capital industry, with shows like Shark Tank and Silicon Valley. Recent headlines have also exposed some less admirable sides of the real Silicon Valley. Join Paul Nolde (Col ’01), a Director at venture capital firm NRV, as he discusses how he broke into the business, what […]
Changing jobs or careers can be a daunting task, to say the least. You must navigate online jobs boards, work with Applicant Tracking Systems, write a resume that stands out along with a compelling cover letter, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and develop interview skills that will help you close the deal. You may sometimes feel […]
What are the key networks you should consider when developing your personal brand? From Twitter to LinkedIn to Instagram, Social Media Executive Chris Smith (Com ’94) focuses on user dos and don’ts when establishing and expanding your presence, taking you through examples of Influencers who are doing it right. Chris also discusses how to measure […]
Emotional Intelligence is a far greater predictor of professional success than intellectual intelligence. But it’s a vast subject, and it’s hard to know where to begin if you really want to harness it. In this webinar, Larry Braman (Col ’87) shares what Emotional Intelligence is. And you’ll actually practice using it, so you can immediately […]
We’ve all heard about someone who is a “consultant.” Have you ever wondered if that’s the right career for you? Join Parke Muth (Col ’79), a consultant to consultants, as he takes you inside the world of consulting. What exactly is consulting? How does someone get into consulting? What are some of the future trends […]
Today’s workers are being asked to do more of their own retirement planning than any generation before them due to the ongoing decline of pensions and the rise of 401(k) plans. Unfortunately, many people are overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, and their fear often fuels paralysis and inaction. Evan Powers, CFP® (Darden ’09) […]
Are you worried that your applications are going into a black hole? How do you help your resume and cover letter stand out in a crowded job search market? Join award-winning author and regular Friday Forum presenter Danny Rubin (Col ’06) as he shares his innovative approach to job/internship applications. He will change your thinking […]
Many entry level roles look pretty much alike: wrangling projects to keep them on time and within budget, creating reports/presentations/proposals and scrutinizing every last detail, doing research, and most of all, helping senior staff look awesome in front of their clients. If you’re great at these things, you’re at risk of getting stuck in the […]
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 […]