Alumni Career Development Monthly Seminar Series

The 2013 Alumni Career Development Monthly Seminar Series features professionals with expertise on various career topics, ranging from entrepreneurship to career change and everything in between. See below for a complete listing of the seminars, as well as information on the speakers, dates, and times.

How a Webinar Works:
After registering for one of the webinars, you will receive a unique link from our service, GoToWebinar, via email. When it is time to join the webinar, click on this link, and your computer will automatically take you to the seminar via the Internet.  If you are not familiar with the webinar format, this simply means that you will be able to see the presenter's computer screen and hear both the presenter and other participants talk throughout the meeting time period.  All you will need during the seminar is access to a computer, the Internet, and a phone (or microphone and speakers hooked up to your computer). During the webinar, you will be able to ask questions and make comments by typing your questions/comments into a chat box.  About two weeks after the webinar, the presentation recording will be posted on our website in the Multimedia section (all past tele-seminar and webinar recordings are posted here as well).  You will be able to download the webinar, save it on your desktop, and view/listen to it again.

Registration:
Registration for the seminars is free, although participants may incur long distance charges when calling in to the conference line (another option is to use a microphone and speakers hooked up to a computer). Note that space is limited, so please register for only those seminars that you intend to join. To register, simply click on the link below the seminars in which you are interested, enter your UNI and password, and then complete the form. Be sure to include a correct email address or the system will be unable to send you the webinar link (also check your spam boxes for the email). Note that the log-in information will be unique to you, so it is important that you save this information. If you have any questions about the seminar series, please email Emily Seamone.

***Please note that UNI login is required for registration for all webinars. If you do not know your UNI or password please click here for Alumni or here for Students.

2013 Seminar Descriptions

Is This My Right Career? A Webinar Workshop for Gen Y’s
Friday, January 18, 12-1 PM (ET)
Allison Cheston, Career Connector for Young Adults, Instructor at NYU and Business Development Consultant for start-up 2U, www.allisoncheston.com

Are you a Gen Y or Millennial early in your career? Do you have the feeling that there is a career meant for you, but you are just not sure what it is or how to discover it? Join Career Advisor, Allison Cheston, for a webinar to help you identify potential career tracks and take concrete, game-changing steps to pursue your right career. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire in advance as we will be using real-life, anonymous examples from the audience.

Negotiating Your Salary in a Difficult Economy
Friday, February 22, 12-1 PM (ET)
Linda D. Stone, Human Resources and Career Consultant, www.themorganstonegroup.com

Negotiation is a fundamental concept of business whether it involves joining or leaving an organization, defining job responsibilities, or negotiating a starting salary, a raise or a buyout package. It goes on under the best or worst of economic times. Understanding the boundaries of what is acceptable based on the industry or organization and the economic circumstances is crucial in developing a successful negotiating strategy.  This webinar will explore specific negotiation techniques that may be utilized even in a difficult economy.

Act Like You Mean Business: Essential Communication Lessons from Stage and Screen
Thursday, March 28, 12-1 PM (ET)
Rob Biesenbach, Corporate Communications Consultant, Actor, Author and Public Speaker, www.RobBiesenbach.com

Do you want to strengthen your business relationships, build trust, motivate teams and better present yourself in the workplace and the marketplace? The key is to treat every communication like a performance – every email, meeting, presentation, interview and networking event. In this engaging, informative webinar, Rob Biesenbach reveals the vital link between show business and your business. Through favorite moments from movies and TV, you’ll learn to better connect with people, tell more compelling stories and express your ideas more clearly and creatively. And that can lead to greater success on the job and in your everyday interactions.

Working with Gaps on Your Resume: How to Creatively Frame Your Volunteer and Life Experiences
Thursday, April 25, 12-1 PM (ET)
Colleen O'Mara DelVecchio, Career Consultant and Public Speaking Coach, https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara

Many of us take time off from working, for one reason or another. Sometimes, it's by choice, and in other cases, it is forced upon us. Join this webinar to learn the best ways to explain employment gaps on your resume, as well as to use volunteer and other experiences to obscure your time off.

Taking It to the Next Level: Advanced Social Media for Your Job Search
Wednesday, May 29, 12-1pm (ET)
Robert Hellmann, Career Consultant and Professor at New York University, www.hellmannconsulting.com

LinkedIn is now an essential tool for job-seekers and career-advancers; those who are well versed are reaching their career goals more quickly. Career Coach and Author Robert Hellmann will go beyond the basics to show you advanced techniques in leveraging LinkedIn to build your network, research job prospects, contact people, and get meetings and interviews. We will also briefly touch upon Twitter and other social media tools.You will learn about specific strategies, techniques and resources that you can use immediately to help you reach your career goals!

Doing Well by Doing Good:  How to Land a Job in the Nonprofit Sector
Wednesday, June 19, 12-1pm (ET)
Julia Bonem, Principal, Career Change for Good, an executive coaching firm focused on careers in the nonprofit sector: www.juliabonem.com

Nonprofit careers are on the rise.  Attracted to serving a social purpose or achieving “work-life balance,” more and more professionals are considering entering the sector after successful careers in the corporate world or straight out of undergraduate or graduate programs.  Whether you’re a recent graduate, have recently been downsized from a corporate job, are taking time off, or are considering a career in nonprofits at any stage of your career, this webinar will reveal how the sectors differ and are alike, help you learn how to identify key nonprofit roles and brand yourself for them, and give practical strategies for networking your way into a nonprofit career.
Click here to register and for more information.

LinkedIn 101: Getting to Know the Basics
Friday, July 26, 12-1 PM (ET)
Center for Career Education Staff

LinkedIn is one of the most powerful online professional resources that exist today. However, for some people, this tool can seem a bit daunting and overwhelming. Join this webinar to gain an overview of LinkedIn and how to use it for a variety of purposes, including networking, job searching, and personal branding. We will also review Columbia specific resources that are available on this network. Note that this webinar is best for people who have had very little or no exposure to LinkedIn.
Click here to register and for more information

LinkedIn and the Job Search: Find the Link to Your Next Opportunity
Friday, August 9, 12-1 PM (ET)
Center for Career Education Staff

Did you know that 95% of companies are now hiring through LinkedIn? Are you ready to successfully navigate this platform to land your next (or first) position?  If you joined us for the LinkedIn 101 webinar, you've conquered the basics of LinkedIn. Now it is time to put your knowledge of this powerful resource to work and gain an advantage in a somewhat recovering job market.
Click here to register and for more information

The LinkedIn Profile: How to Stand Out and Be Discovered
Friday, August 23, 12-1 PM (ET)
Center for Career Education Staff

Perhaps you have mastered the networking and job search-related tools and techniques on LinkedIn but wonder how you can stand out on this platform among millions of other professionals. Join this seminar with CCE staff to learn how to make an impact and increase the chances that your profile comes up in searches, whether it is for potential job opportunities, new business, or getting back in touch.
Click here to register and for more information

The Right Path: Determining and Targeting Your Next Career Move
Wednesday, September 18, 12-1 PM (ET)
Robert Hellmann, Career Consultant and Professor at New York University, www.hellmannconsulting.com 

Many of us have taken a job just because "that's what I've always done", "that's what I'm good at", or "that's where the money is." Yet it is not often that we take a step back and methodically test these assumptions to see if other paths are both possible and might bring us more satisfaction. Knowing what you like to do, what you’re good at, and where you want to go in life-- these are the keys to planning a career move that will be rewarding and "right" for you. In this webinar, you will learn the steps you need to take to find career satisfaction. Specifically, you will learn about three self-assessment exercises that you can start immediately, ways to apply your assessment results, research resources to learn more about potential careers, and methods for writing a “job-search marketing plan” that is key to a successful career change.
Click here to register and for more information

Strategic Interviewing: Secrets to Becoming the Candidate of Choice
Wednesday, October 23, 12-1 PM (ET)
Larry Braman, President of Global Career Consulting & Placement (http://GlobalCareerCP.com).

Join us for this interactive webinar to go beyond interviewing basics of what to wear and how to answer certain questions.  We will take a strategic look at interviewing, offering advice and specific examples of what you can do before, during, and after an interview to best position yourself as a top contender for the role.
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Relationship Networking: The Laws of Likability
Wednesday, November 20, 12-1 PM (ET)
Michelle Tillis Lederman, Author, Communications Speaker & Trainer, Networking & Likability Expert, Featured on CBS, CNBC, NPR, Forbes, & NY Times, www.michelletillislederman.com/

In this webinar, Michelle Tillis Lederman, author of The 11 Laws of Likability, presents an approach to conversation, networking, and relationships to cultivate the connections that you want to have, not the ones you think you should have. She encourages people to create networks based on authenticity and likability. More specifically, in this webinar you will learn to recognize the impact relationships have on your career, leverage social media and technology to stay connected and increase familiarity, discover specific ways to increase your value to your network, and understand the power of patience.
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The Right Balance: Finding and Creating Flexible Work to Fit Your Life
Friday, December 13, 12-1 PM (ET)
Center for Career Education Staff

Having a flexible job is a great way to balance work and life, whether you would like extra time to care for a child or an elderly parent, pursue leisure activities and hobbies, or even start a side business.  This webinar will include an overview of flexible work options, including finding flexible career fields and employers, starting a flexible business, and changing your current work situation. Participants will receive a handout listing resources pertaining to flexible work options.
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2008-2012 Alumni Career Development Monthly Seminar Series

The 2008 through 2012 Alumni Career Development Monthly Seminar Series showcased seminars from February 2008 to December 2012. All seminars were recorded and are currently available in our multimedia library. If you have any questions about these seminars, please email Emily Seamone.

• Thrive at Work with ADD (February 2008)
• One Person/Multiple Careers (March 2008)
• Career Change and Transition (April 2008)
• Promote Yourself in Just 15 Seconds with the 15 Second Pitch (May 2008)
• Career Paths for Creative Types (June 2008)
• In Pursuit of the Balanced Life: Flexible Work Options (July 2008)
• Standing Out in the Crowd: The Latest Resume and Job Search Tips (August 2008)
• Explore Your Purpose and Find Work You Love (September 2008)
• Writing a 3-page Business Plan that Sizzles (October 2008)
• Self-Promotion for Introverts® (December 2008)
• Take Control of Your Work+Life Fit, Even in an Economic Downturn (January 2009)
• Recession-Proof Your Job (February 2009)
• How to Effectively Handle a Job Layoff (February 2009)
• Build Your Unique Brand Identity (March 2009)
• Cracking the Code to Enter the Hidden Job Market (April 2009)
• Navigating a Radical Career Change (May 2009)
• Post Graduation: What's Next for the New Graduate? (June 2009)
• Career Search Secrets: 7 Absolute Musts for Finding and Landing Your Dream Job (July 2009)
• Navigating Successfully Through Corporate Change (September 2009)
• The Self-Employment Option: How to Succeed at Starting Your Own Business (October 2009)
• Interview and Get the Job (November 2009)
• The Art of Effective Salary Negotiation (December 2009)
• Do What You Are: How to Harness the Power of Personality Type to Find the Most Satisfying Career (January 2010)
• Reach Your Goals in 2010: How to Define, Plan, and Achieve Them (February 2010)
• Mastering Collaborative Competitive Relationships for Career Success (March 2010)
• Take Control! Seven Steps to Becoming More Entrepreneurial about Your Career (April 2010)
• Twitter Your Way to a New Job: Learn How Twitter Can Enhance Your Reach and Reputation, Deepen Your Digital Footprint, and Lead to Job Search Success (May 2010)
• The New Retirement Model: Rewirement - Finding Fulfillment, Fun, and Funds in the Future (June 2010)
• From Good Intention to Action, from Action to Career: Exploring Social-Impact Opportunities (July 2010)
• How the Hiring Process Really Works: An Insider's Guide to Getting the Job (September 2010)
• Breaking Through Barriers: Overcoming What's Stopping You from Success (October 2010)
• Get Ahead: Using Social Media in Your Job Search (November 2010)
• A Brave New World: Finding a Non-Academic Job (December 2010)
• How to Write a Killer LinkedIn Profile (January 2011)
• Work on Purpose: Create a Career that Matters (February 2011)
• Getting Into a Top MBA/EMBA Program: How...and Why? (March 2011)
• LinkedIn 101: Getting to Know the Basics (April 2011)
• Working in the New Economy: How to Build Income Security in a World Without Job Security (May 2011)
• Beyond the Basics: Taking LinkedIn to the Next Level (June 2011)
• Ascension Planning: What Every Careerist Needs to Know about Getting Promoted (July 2011)
• LinkedIn and the Job Search: Find the Link to Your Next Opportunity (August 2011)
• Create a Compelling Marketing Campaign: Your Resume, Cover Letter, Online Profile, and Pitch (September 2011)
• Where to Go Next: Alternative Careers for Attorneys (October 2011)
• How to Reveal and Engage Your Whole Self at Work (December 2011)
• SOAR to New Heights: Proclaiming Your Career Accomplishments in the New Year (January 2012)
• Demystifying the Informational Interview: How to Utilize this Dynamic Process to Advance your Job Search (February 2012)
  
• Stand Out from the Crowd: A Strong Resume in a Weak Economy (March 2012)
  
• Growing Your Green Career: Building a Sustainable Future for You and the Planet (April 2012)
  
• How to Succeed in Business by Really Trying (May 2012)
  
• Career Change and Transition for Alumni (June 2012)
  
• 21st Century Job Search: Creating, Managing and Leveraging Your Brand for Career Success (August 2012)
  
• Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office (September 2012)
  
• Pursuing Your Educational Goals: The Road Map to Graduate School (October 2012)
  
• Redefining your Professional Identity after Raising a Family (November 2012)
  
• Are You In the Know? Time to Update Your LinkedIn Knowledge! (December 2012)

*Note that the November 2008, August 2009, August 2010, November 2011, and July 2012 seminars were not recorded due to the nature of the call (Open Career Counseling Call)