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Career Event Tag: Friday Forum

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 managing stress may be more important to your health than food and exercise Simple stress management techniques you can use anywhere, anytime How to identify your […]

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 any of your answers are yes, you should attend this webinar! When you find your work meaningful, you willingly commit to excel beyond your job requirements. […]

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 have been caught in a swirl of hype and misinformation, much of which has trivialized what is actually the most defining decade of adulthood. Drawing from […]

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Audiences, Career Planning, Make a Plan, New Grads, Topics, Webinar Library

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 strength and guidance you need to be successful when your job search takes longer than expected. In this webinar, Tom Bachhuber will bring creative ideas for […]

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, both professionally and personally, is essential for networking and marketing in today’s business climate. In this webinar, Jerry Dunnavant addresses how to most effectively create a […]

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 spent over five years on the bestseller lists. Ann Mills (CLAS ’85) will provide insight into this widely used assessment tool, and discuss how you can […]

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Audiences, Career Planning, Established Professionals, Identify Skills & Interests, In Transition, New Grads, Rising Professionals, Topics

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 careers, a laid-off worker coming out of unemployment, or a new graduate seeking your first job, fear – of failure, of the unknown, and even of […]

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Audiences, Career Planning, In Transition, Make a Plan, New Grads, Rising Professionals, Topics, Webinar Library

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 his coach and family. In this seminar, Diana will give you the background, tools and tips to help you talk to the media – and any […]

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Audiences, Education & Learning, Established Professionals, In Transition, New Grads, Professional Development, Retirement, Rising Professionals, Topics, Webinar Library

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 Amazon, as he shares insider secrets about what a recruiter really looks for in your application materials, and how you can best market yourself for your […]

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Audiences, Established Professionals, In Transition, Job Search, Job Search Materials, New Grads, Rising Professionals, Topics, Webinar Library

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 “Six Sigma,” for example – that sound a bit outdated, but that actually resulted in significant cost reductions, accelerated schedules, and customer-oriented quality enhancements. Developing the […]

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Education & Learning, Family & Fun, Home & Community, Professional Development, Topics, Webinar Library

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 from Day One. Join Ralph Ricardo as he provides tips and advice to veteran job seekers on how to translate their military experiences into civilian resumes […]

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Audiences, In Transition, Job Search, Job Search Materials, Topics, Webinar Library

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 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, […]

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Audiences, Established Professionals, In Transition, Job Search, Job Search Materials, New Grads, Rising Professionals, Topics, Webinar Library