Alumni Career Development Monthly Seminar Series

The 2012 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.

2012 Seminar Descriptions

SOAR to New Heights: Proclaiming Your Career Accomplishments in the New Year
Thursday, January 26, 12-1 PM (ET)
Christine Loomis, International Executive Recruiter and Career Consultant

Career counselors often tell clients: “If you don’t market yourself, no one else will.”  The SOAR system (Situation, Obstacles, Action and Results) helps you to think about and articulate your accomplishments.  What was the problem? What did you need to overcome? What did you do?  What was the result?  SOAR statements can help you write a great resume and make a strong impression at an interview.  You can also use it to make yourself more effective at networking events.  When you do land the job, keeping track of your SOAR accomplishments during the year can lead to an excellent year end review.  This seminar will demonstrate specific situations where SOAR statements can elevate you to the next level.
Click here to register and for more information.

Demystifying the Informational Interview: How to Utilize this Dynamic Process to Advance your Job Search
Wednesday, February 29, 12-1 PM (ET)
Katie Rayhawk Volz, Career Consultant

Informational Interviewing is a powerful tool to enhance and further your job search, allowing you to gain information, expand your contacts and grow valuable relationships.  Yet many job-seekers are hesitant to engage in this process simply because they don’t understand the goals don’t know what questions to ask,  and fear they will be turned down.  This workshop examines the informational interview in more detail and provides you with actionable takeaways to motivate you and to yield positive outcomes throughout this process.
Click here to register and for more information.

Stand Out from the Crowd: A Strong Resume in a Weak Economy
Thursday, March 22, 12-1 PM (ET)
Karen Palevsky, MA, LMHC, Career Counselor and Resume Writer, Professional Resumes Plus, www.proresumesplus.com, kpalevsky@proresumesplus.com

With fewer jobs and more candidates, this webinar will examine resume strategies which will move your resume to the top of the hiring manager’s pile and help get you an interview.  Career Counselor Karen Palevsky will share tips on how to target your resume for specific positions, account for gaps, freelance/consulting, volunteer, and self-employment, and most importantly to highlight and quantify accomplishments that set you apart from the competition. The webinar will also cover resume formats, the use of Summary Statements and Objectives and the one or two page debate.
Click here to register and for more information.

Growing Your Green Career: Building a Sustainable Future for You and the Planet
Wednesday, April 18, 12-1 PM (ET)
Rebecca Schnall, Career Counselor at Columbia University’s Center for Career Education and Environmental Enthusiast 

Join this webinar to demystify the Green sector and get a realistic perspective of growth and trends in the field, ways to build experience, and tips on finding opportunities.  All participants will receive a resource guide to a green job search subsequent to the webinar.
Click here to register and for more information.

How to Succeed in Business by Really Trying
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 12-1 PM (ET)
Don Goldstein, veteran freelance consultant and career counselor of Alumni Career Development at the Center for Career Education

Congratulations! You Got the Job! Now What? Candidates for jobs spend so much time and effort on getting the job, that precious little thought is given to how to succeed on the job. That lack of preparation for real world situations may account in part for the surprisingly high attrition rate during the first year of employment.  The webinar will cover: getting through the first difficult three months in a new job, problems faced during the course of a career and how to deal with them, and  strategies that you can utilize to proactively manage your career to make your job more satisfying, move up within your company or  move on to greener pastures.  Whether you are just getting into the workforce or are a veteran employee dissatisfied with your present job or career track, this webinar will provide you great ideas to shake things up.
Click here to register and for more information.

Open Career Counseling Webinar for Alumni: Career Transitions
Thursday, June 28, 2012, 12-1 PM (ET)
Center for Career Education Alumni Counseling Staff

Join us for this webinar and ask any questions related to career change and transition.
Click here to register and for more information.

Negotiating Your Salary in a Difficult Economy
Thursday, July 26, 2012, 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.
Click here to register and for more information.

21^st Century Job Search: Creating, Managing and Leveraging Your Brand for Career Success
Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 12-1 PM (ET)
Liz King, Assistant Director of Event Management and Social Media at Columbia University, Center for Career Education

According to recent studies up to 85% of employers are looking for new recruits on social networks.  Now is the time to become familiar with creating a strong online brand for yourself that will help with both your active and passive job search!  Just like a successful product or company, where their brand consistently conveys positive images, your brand is communicated through your social networks so that it becomes the way that people perceive you.  In this webinar we’ll define a brand, talk about the important characteristics of a strong brand and then discuss social networks that will help you leverage that brand. Specifically, we’ll talk about LinkedIn and Twitter, as well as blogging and other ways of creating successful online relationships.
Click here to register and for more information.

Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office
Thursday, September 27, 2012, 12-1 PM (ET)
Amy Franko, Founder & CEO, Impact Instruction Group; corporate training and professional development for emerging women leaders, www.impactinstruction.com

Many women are bypassed for promotions, stretch assignments, and executive-level positions. Why? Early learning experiences have socialized many women with some behaviors that don’t contribute to success in the business world.  Those behaviors, which we often aren’t aware of, can slow down or even sabotage career growth.  The topics covered in this webinar are created from the international best-seller Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office by Lois Frankel, Ph.D.  You will uncover unique mistakes that hold many women back in cultivating leadership acumen, communication skills for successful workplace interactions, and learn ways to position yourself for credibility and career growth.
Click here to register and for more information.

Pursuing Your Educational Goals: The Road Map to Graduate School
Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 12-1 PM (ET)
Dr. Don Martin, Former associate dean for graduate admissions/dean of students at Northwestern, The University of Chicago, and Columbia University

Are you thinking about applying to graduate school but feel slightly overwhelmed about the process?  Join this webinar to learn more about the important and practical considerations of graduate school, including factors to consider in deciding whether to pursue an advanced degree, navigating the ins and outs of the application process, and securing funding for those ever-increasing school expenses.  Dr. Don Martin, the author of "Road Map for Graduate Study: A Guide for Prospective Graduate Students," will share insider tips he has gained from 28 years of experience in graduate school enrollment and student services, including at Columbia University.
Click here to register and for more information.

Redefining your Professional Identity after Raising a Family
Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 12-1 PM (ET)
Pamela Weinberg, Career Coach and Personal Branding Specialist, www.myobmoms.com

Have you been out of the workforce for some time and are planning to get back in? Are you feeling overwhelmed about how to start, especially in this difficult economy? In this webinar, career coach Pamela Weinberg will share specific tips on how to begin this process, whether it involves  returning to a chosen profession or a change of careers.  Furthermore, the presentation will provide an overview of the job market today, careers with bright outlooks, strategies for researching careers and networking, and resources for building an action plan and creating a personal mission statement.
Click here to register and for more information.

Are You In the Know? Time to Update Your LinkedIn Knowledge!
Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 12-1 PM (ET)
Jill Galas Hickey, Director of Programming, and Emily Seamone, Senior Associate Director of Alumni Career Development, Center for Career Education at Columbia University

LinkedIn is a helpful online professional tool that is constantly evolving. If you joined the Center for Career Education’s LinkedIn webinars in 2011, you know the basics, how to create a strong profile, and how to utilize the platform for a job search. However, are you aware of the changes that have occurred since then?  Join this webinar to learn about all the new bells and whistles that were added between late 2011 and 2012. You will once again be in the know! 
Click here to register and for more information.

2008-2011 Alumni Career Development Monthly Seminar Series

The 2008, 2009, and 2010 Alumni Career Development Monthly Seminar Series showcased seminars from February 2008 to December 2010. 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)
  

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