Category: In Transition
How to Create a Standout LinkedIn Profile that Gets Results
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...
Setting Yourself Apart: How to Communicate Your Personal Brand
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...
Spotlight on Government Careers: Federal Contracting Officers
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...
The Inside Scoop: Careers in Data Science
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...
The Inside Scoop: Recruiter Tips to Ace Your Video, Phone and In-Person Interviews
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...
The In-Person Interview: Success through Effective Communications
You might be surprised to learn that the key drivers of successful in-person interviews have almost nothing to do with your resume, or even what you say during the...
Career Transitions for the Underemployed
If you were looking for (or losing) a job during the economic downturn of recent years, you might find yourself now in a job beneath your skill or experience...
Using Professional Education for Lifelong Advantage
Are you thinking about your next job? Returning to the work force? Considering a career shift or preparing for retirement? Professional development may be the key to your success....
Impact Investing: How to Align your Career with your Values
The University of Virginia’s alumni have always been committed to making a positive benefit on society; you may remember serving with Madison House or engaging with a Charlottesville community...
Negotiation at Work – Part Art, Part Science
Did you ever wonder what is up for negotiation at work? Debbie Allan reveals what you can—and should be—negotiating in your existing (or new) job. You will get practical...
Magnetic Networking: How To Make Meaningful Connections
Networking is more than just memorizing names and handing out business cards, and in this webinar, you’ll learn exactly how to expand your network and your influence. Join keynote...
The Inside Scoop: The Not-So-Scary Side of Sales
Contrary to popular belief, very few of today’s inside sales jobs fit the mold of the “used car salesman” stereotype. Lane Stickley (Col ’13) will discuss the variety of...