{"id":297,"date":"2019-10-04T10:58:42","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T14:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/id-responsi.cms-devl.bu.edu\/alumni\/career-webinars\/"},"modified":"2020-02-10T14:18:04","modified_gmt":"2020-02-10T19:18:04","slug":"career-webinars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/id-responsi.cms-devl.bu.edu\/alumni\/career\/career-webinars\/","title":{"rendered":"Career webinars"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for professional development? Think of BU. In our webinar series, you\u2019ll hear from alumni career coaches and industry insiders who offer concrete strategies and compelling insights to sharpen your skills and continue your professional growth.<\/p>\n

Topics include building effective teams, job searching in the digital age, learning the language of leadership, preparing for a successful retirement, and secrets of self-employment.<\/p>\n

Upcoming webinars:<\/h2>\n

Leveraging the Gig Economy<\/h3>\n

\"LisaWednesday, March 4, 2020 | Noon\u20131 pm ET<\/h4>\n

Presented by Lisa Renee Pomerantz (LAW’79)<\/strong>
\nAttorney at Law<\/p>\n

The internet and social media have changed the workplace and the nature of work. Understand what this shift toward a gig economy means and how you can take advantage of it.<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> More Info<\/a><\/p>\n

Unleash the Power of Your BU Network<\/h3>\n

\"JeffThursday, March 5, 2020 | Noon\u20131 pm ET<\/h4>\n

Presented by Jeff Murphy (Questrom’06)\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Dan Gardiner (Questrom’20)<\/strong>
\nBU Alumni Career Programs Team<\/p>\n

With more than 339,000 alumni scattered throughout the globe, the BU network reaches far and wide and it truly is one of your most valuable career resources as a Terrier.\u00a0 Learn how to leverage all the networking tools at your disposal.<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> More Info<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Network: Avoiding the Pitfalls<\/h3>\n

\"WinWednesday, March 11, 2020 | Noon\u20131 pm ET<\/h4>\n

Presented by Win Sheffield (Questrom’79)<\/b>
\nCareer Coach<\/p>\n

You may be avoiding networking because you think it is dark magic requiring you to be a super salesman who annoys on hundreds of contacts, asking total strangers for a job. Who could blame you? The truth is that networking is widely misunderstood.<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> More Info<\/a><\/p>\n

Successful Retirement: From Retiring to Rewiring<\/h3>\n

\"Dr.Thursday, March 12 2020 | Noon\u20131 pm ET<\/h4>\n

Presented by Dr. Jill Steinberg (CAS’72)<\/b>
\nProfessor Emeritus, San Jose State University & Founder of MyRetirementWorks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Rather than an endpoint of career planning, what if we conceptualized retirement as the next stage of our personal and professional development? Successful retirement is attainable with a plan and a clear vision of what your life will look like moving forward.<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> More Info<\/a><\/p>\n

Expanding the Emotional Intelligence of Your Team<\/h3>\n

\"Rev.Wednesday, March 18, 2020 | Noon\u20131 pm ET<\/h4>\n

Presented by Rev. Mary Scifres (STH’91, ’91)<\/strong>
\nExecutive Coach & Consultant at Mary Scifres Ministries<\/p>\n

Mindful leadership cultivates focus, clarity, creativity, and compassion in the service of others. Explore how to strengthen your empathy and listening skills to ultimately improve your capacity to build an effective team.<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> More Info<\/a><\/p>\n

Developing an Impactful Accomplishments-Based Resume<\/h3>\n

\"DarrenThursday, March 19, 2020 | Noon\u20131 pm ET<\/h4>\n

Presented by Darren DeLuca (COM’00)<\/strong>
\nRecruiter & YouTuber<\/p>\n

Learn how to significantly improve your resume by focusing on accomplishments and maximize the space for additional impact.<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> More Info<\/a><\/p>\n

Expand Your Authority Now with the Power of LinkedIn<\/h3>\n

\"AngelaTuesday, March 24, 2020 | Noon\u20131 pm ET<\/h4>\n

Presented by Angela Pitter (ENG’86, MET’93)<\/strong>
\nFounder & CEO of LiveWire Collaborative<\/p>\n

Learn how to use the world’s largest professional networking site to discover your next client or customer. Following my signature 3-step process, your LinkedIn profile will rank higher meaning more people will find you, visit your website, pick up the phone or walk through your door.<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> More Info<\/a><\/p>\n

Building a More Effective & Less Painful Feedback Dynamic at Work<\/h3>\n

\"\"Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Noon\u20131 pm ET<\/h4>\n

Presented by John J. Brady (Wheelock’93, ’95)<\/strong>
\nExecutive & Career Coach at Protem Partners LLC<\/p>\n

What happens when you realize that you are about to receive, or need to provide, feedback at work? If anything from mild tension to full panic is your default response, you’re not alone.<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> More Info<\/a><\/p>\n

PR\/Personal Branding: How to Increase Media Exposure for Your Practice<\/h3>\n

\"KrisThursday, March 26, 2020 | Noon\u20131 pm ET<\/h4>\n

Presented by Kris Ruby (COM’09)<\/strong>
\nPR Expert & CEO of Ruby Media Group<\/p>\n

Do you see other professional service firms obtaining more media for their practice? Learn how to develop your personal brand from a seasoned media strategist with over a decade of experience securing national press coverage for clients in TV, podcasts, magazines, newspapers and more!<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> More Info<\/a><\/p>\n

On-demand webinars:<\/h2>\n

Browse our collection of 100+ recorded webinars and catch up on any you might have missed.<\/p>\n

On-demand library<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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