Career Management Webinar Series, Spring 2010
The Closest Thing to Career Insurance: Building Excellence, Trust and Visibility into Your Personal Brand
Guest Presenter, Sarah Stamboulie, Stamboulie Career Consulting
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 12 – 1 PM EDT
While actual job guarantees are pretty well extinct, some professionals have such a strong reputation that they don't stay unemployed for long. How do such individuals differ from other accomplished professionals? This webinar will show you five proven techniques to expand your opportunities now and in the future by truly strengthening your professional reputation.
- What is a personal brand, and how can this concept help you advance your career?
- What factors contribute to a reputation for excellence? What can derail it?
- How can you use the Internet to enhance your personal branding?
Listen to audio (mp3)
Webinar slide deck (pdf)
Job Search Strategies
Presented by Alumni Career and Professional Development
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 12 – 1 PM EDT
Looking for work is a full time job. Having a plan before you start your search will help you invest your time wisely and maximize your efforts. This webinar will help you think through developing a flexible outline of what you want to accomplish and how to execute on it. We will review:
- Developing a strategy to identify industry and company targets
- Getting organized with a weekly action plan
- Building and using your contacts
- How to remain focused and confident in a job search and take care of yourself in the process
Webinar slide deck (pdf)
Job Search Strategies Toolkit (pdf)
Effective Interviewing
Presented by Alumni Career and Professional Development, and Guest Panelists
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12 – 1 PM EST
Preparation is key to a successful interview. No matter how much experience you have, refresh and enhance your interviewing skills to gain a competitive edge over other applicants. Join us to learn:
- What to expect from the interview process
- How to plan your approach
- What types of interviews you may encounter
- Hear expert interviewing advice from hiring managers and search consultants
Webinar Slide Deck (pdf)
Starting a Business
Guest Presenter, Lynda M. Applegate, Martin Marshall Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 12 – 1 PM EST
Thinking about starting a business? Did you know HBS alumni play a significant role in creating new businesses, as about 50% have founded or co-founded at least one company? Learn the essentials of starting your business including:
- Evaluating opportunities
- Researching the market and competition
- Creating a business plan and pitch
- Determining financing needs and alternatives
Webinar Slide Deck (pdf)
Global Employment: Trends and Opportunities
Presented by Alumni Career and Professional Development, and Guest Panelists
Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 12 – 1 PM EST
Are you considering the advantages and challenges of global employment opportunities? Explore the career basics of the global job market including:
- Factors impacting global employment and what employers are looking for
- Emerging markets
- Preparing for your search
- Tapping your global network
Webinar Slide Deck (pdf)