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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...
Mar 7, 2014

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...
Feb 21, 2014

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...
Feb 7, 2014

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,...
Jan 24, 2014

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?...
Jan 10, 2014

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: ...
Dec 6, 2013

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....
Nov 8, 2013

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...
Oct 18, 2013

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...
Oct 4, 2013

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...
Sep 20, 2013

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,...
Sep 6, 2013

Manage Your Time & Stress for More Energy Every Day

Fall is just around the corner…and that means a busier schedule + more stress + less energy, right? Maybe not. During this webinar, Lara Dalch will teach you: Why...
Aug 23, 2013

Find Meaning in Your Work and Perform at Your Best

Do you sometimes struggle to find meaning in your work? Do you want to consistently perform at your best? Would you like to be a more effective leader? If...
Aug 9, 2013

Business Connections: Using LinkedIn Like Never Before

LinkedIn started as a social media networking tool for individuals, and has matured into a formidable source for business promotion and engagement. Understanding how to utilize LinkedIn’s business pages,...
Jun 14, 2013

Job Search Courage: Looking Inside and Out Over the Long Haul

In this challenging employment market, you must develop and manage a variety of personal, print, and web resources. Additionally, you have to explore deeper places within yourself for the...
May 24, 2013

The Defining Decade: Why Your 20s Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now

Our “thirty-is-the-new-twenty” culture tells us the twentysomething years don’t matter. Some say they are a second adolescence. Others call them an emerging adulthood. Dr. Meg Jay argues that twentysomethings...
May 10, 2013

Conquer Your Fear of the Job Search

Despite all the great advice you’ll receive from classic career development books and job coaches, you may still find yourself immobilized with fear. Whether you’re a seasoned professional changing...
Apr 26, 2013

Identify Your Talents and Leverage Your Strengths

It is time to develop your strengths instead of focusing on fixing your shortcomings! You have probably heard of StrengthsFinder™, because the book that originally introduced the StrengthsFinder™ assessment...
Apr 12, 2013

Strategic Messaging: How to Get Your Point Across

Do you consider yourself a good spokesperson? UVA alumna Diana Sun has trained hundreds of spokespersons, including CEOs, corporate executives, elected officials, and even an Olympic medalist along with...
Mar 22, 2013

Tips and Tricks from a Corporate Recruiter to Help Land Your Next Role

Ever wonder what happens when you submit your resume to a corporate website? Do you want to know what gets a recruiter’s attention? Join Patrick Payne, recruiting manager at...
Mar 8, 2013

Process Thinking: The Essential Skill that Will Change Your Life

Process thinking is an essential skill for your life, both personally and professionally. The phrase “process improvement” might evoke memories of business trends from the 1990’s — “BPI” and...
Feb 22, 2013

How Veterans Add Value to the Workplace: Strategies for Veterans and Employers

America’s military veterans represent a strategic recruiting resource for companies seeking top talent. With current skills, proven experience and an enviable work ethic, veterans are valued employees who contribute...
Feb 8, 2013

Find Your Next Job Faster with a Personal Marketing Plan

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...
Jan 25, 2013

Keeping It Together: Nutrition & Healthy Living for Busy People

Do you feel out of control of your health? Do you struggle to make healthy food and lifestyle choices that fit into your hectic schedule? Learn no-nonsense ways to stay...
Jan 11, 2013

Fire Your Job and Live Your Dream!

You are sitting at your desk, frustrated, annoyed, and wishing that you were doing something, ANYTHING different with your career.  But despite that, you stay stuck – worried, anxious...
Dec 14, 2012