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"Future-Proof Your Career" Webinar Series

How to Manage Your Career in Times of Change

In this five-part webinar series, career counselor Andrea Weiss offers expert advice and concrete strategies to help you navigate a difficult job market. Although this content was originally created during the pandemic, you'll find it's still relevant in these unsettled economic times. Whether you are looking for a new job or simply wanting to improve your job security, this series can help. 

Part 1: Career Resilience in Turbulent Times

An environment of uncertainty and change can trigger anxiety about what the future holds for our current jobs and long-term career development. While this can feel overwhelming, there are steps you can take to build your career resilience and feel prepared to navigate whatever lies ahead. This webinar provides an overview of proactive, practical actions you can implement right now to feel more in control of your career destiny.

Part 2: Career Networking Demystified

Did you know that 80% of all jobs are found through networking? Career networking can improve your chances of landing a job and be an invaluable tool in your long-term career success. In this webinar, you’ll learn the best strategies for building a professional network in a socially distanced world. Topics will cover identifying contacts, effective techniques for making connections, and how to create valuable two-way professional relationships.

Part 3: Maximizing LinkedIn for Job Search

Take your LinkedIn profile to the next level and maximize how to use it as a job search tool. In this workshop, you will discover how to connect strategically, research organizations, join professional groups, and follow companies. You will also learn simple ways to become more active on LinkedIn and increase your social media presence with ease.

Part 4: Ace Virtual Interviews

This workshop will help you understand best practices for successful phone and video interview formats, and explore tips and techniques for what to do before, during and after a virtual interview. Armed with the latest information on this new normal in interviewing, you will have the confidence to interview like a pro.

Part 5: Accomplishment Statements as Success Stories

Developing accomplishment statements as success stories is an opportunity for you to share your achievements in a clear, concise and compelling way. Whether on your résumé, during an interview, or on your “Self-Evaluation” as part of your annual review, your documented successes serve as an important part of your professional development and future career goals. In this workshop, you will discover tools and techniques for developing meaningful accomplishment statements that reflect your success stories.