MBA Career Advisor Mary Ryan walks you through the thought process of whether or not to apply to graduate school. She’ll share her personal experience of applying to graduate programs, and will leave you with four key questions you should ask yourself before applying. In this webinar, you will: Explore self-assessment tools that can help […]
What’s the best way to prepare for my performance review? How can I explain everything I’ve done all year in just an hour? My boss doesn’t really know what I do: how can I get a good review? Join Karen Snyder, consultant to CEOs and HR Directors, as she shares how top performers prepare and […]
Graduate students, postdocs, and PhDs are primarily trained to enter careers in academic teaching and research. But where else do academics and other job seekers who thrive on intellectually stimulating work get hired? Fatimah Williams Castro provides insights into popular industries and roles for academics as well as common career-transition mistakes to avoid that most […]
LinkedIn currently has 380 million users, and that number is growing by 2 new users per second. LinkedIn is being used in 200 countries worldwide and in 20 languages. In spite of the fact that LinkedIn is recognized as the must-have social platform for professionals, LinkedIn officials estimate that only about 50% of its subscribers have […]
Good college degree? Check. Solid work experience? Check. Diverse skill set? Check. Graduates of UVA and other top schools have a lot in common. So, what are you doing to set yourself apart to employers in this challenging job market? Join UVA alum Jennifer Beyer for an insightful (and fun) webinar on Personal Branding. Discover […]
Federal contracting officers help the government buy nearly half a trillion dollars’ worth of goods and services every year – from paper to engineering services to aircraft carriers. Contracting officers work with agencies to negotiate complex deals on behalf of the American people; successful officers need strong analytical abilities, interpersonal skills, and writing talent, in […]
In this webinar, executive coach and consultant Lauren Fritsch shares her model for Magnetic Leadership. You’ll learn the top four characteristics and behaviors of strong leaders and how to cultivate your own leadership no matter where you are on the corporate ladder. Find out why “bad” leaders can sometimes get good results; Discover where you […]
Do your life goals include home ownership, retirement, entrepreneurship, graduate school, a new career, children, or family and career balance? Each of those goals require financial strategies in order to become reality. Join J.B. Bryan in an engaging and practical discussion on: getting to know your financial self, setting financial goals that fit your life […]
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 […]