Let’s face it, career transitions can be tricky. Whether you’re changing sectors, industries, organizations, countries, or functions—or ramping up or ramping down—many of us struggle to navigate the necessary changes for a successful transition, both personal and professional. Having made nearly two dozen career transitions in the past 30 years, Perry Yeatman (Col ’86) now […]
In today’s fast-paced society, more people (than ever) are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and uncertain about the future. In this empowering webinar, Marlon Smith (Engr ’90) shares insights for living a more-fulfilling and productive life while enjoying greater work-life balance. Get ready because real-life strategies and solutions will be shared. UVA’s Alumni Career Engagement is happy […]
One of the biggest challenges in any career is making both connections and a good impression, in the right place and at the right time. With a range of options for information gathering, communication, and sharing, Twitter is an invaluable tool for career management – whether you are seeking a new opportunity or to expand […]
The new year is the perfect time to refresh your career goals and make new resolutions, whether you’re seeking a new job, a new industry, or new skills. Join Alumni Career Engagement Director Amanda Panarese (Col ’99) and Career Advisor Liz Sprouse for their take on the top career trends for 2017, along with practical […]
What is a digital professional portfolio? Why would you want to have one? A professional portfolio can be a convincing professional tool that displays tangible evidence of your knowledge and skills and documents your achievements. Clare R. Kilbane, Ph.D. (Educ ’00) and Natalie B. Milman, Ph.D. (Educ ’00), authors of The Digital Teaching Portfolio Handbook, […]
What are the different kinds of eLearning available and how can you choose the right program for your needs? Megan Bresnahan (Col ’07) will teach you how to get the most value for your time and money by utilizing self-assessment, networking, and career-specific research. Whether you’re looking to shore up your resume, develop new skills, […]
In the third Boomer Entrepreneurship webinar, Jeff Williams (Com ’70) shares ways to start a Boomer business, as well as the eight most popular business styles today and what it takes to make each one successful. See also: Boomer Entrepreneurship Part 1: The Movement and the Rewards Boomer Entrepreneurship Part 2: Discover Your Idea
Want to switch careers, but feel overwhelmed about how to get started on the path to that new industry or role? Join Patrick Payne (Col ’97) — a recruiter who has worked for top companies including Vail Resorts, Amazon, and Deloitte — for the inside scoop on what recruiters look for in career switchers, and […]
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 […]