Congratulations to the Class of 2017! Some of you may still be exploring career paths or looking for your first job. Alumni Career Engagement has created a menu of resources to help you achieve your goals: Website The Alumni Career Engagement website is your central hub, organized by both life stage and topic. Check out […]
The subject of MOOCs has come up several times recently, both in our conversations with clients and in Friday Forum Webinar discussions about professional development opportunities. We thought it might be helpful to clarify what MOOCs are and share how they might fit into your career management strategy. MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are online […]
January—and wintertime in general—can make many of us feel like we could use some extra support. The weight of handling personal issues or needs may affect someone’s ability to focus on a job search or career strategy. It’s important to get the support you need in those areas of your life, so you can have […]
Our annual professional association conference is coming up in July. Every year we look forward to sharing best practices with peers at other universities, learning about emerging career advising topics and strategies and exploring new products with vendors. We always return energized, with many new contacts; eager to implement new ideas. Every profession offers unique […]
Last time we looked at factors to consider when you are deciding whether to apply to graduate school. Now that you have decided, here are your next steps! Get organized: You will need to keep track of a lot of information: application and other deadlines, GPA and entrance exam requirements and scores, personal statement prompts […]
Returning to school for a graduate degree can be a sensible career move, as many fields require or prefer a graduate or professional degree. It might also help if you are changing careers. At the same time, graduate school is a major investment, so it is important that you spend plenty of time reflecting and […]
Some of you have asked us what Alumni Career Engagement has to offer. We’re happy to share information with you about the services and resources we provide, and how we can help. We serve alumni of all UVA schools, at all stages of their careers. We can help with: Job search Career transition Resume and […]