As a mid-level professional, you’ve launched your career. You may be considering a new job, embarking on a major transition or looking to advance your career. Alumni Career & Professional Development is here to help. We offer a variety of resources for job change and career advancement.
For a full list of services and resources available to you as a mid-career alum, visit our Alumni Career & Professional Development page.
Advancing your career has a few established tactics, including networking, skills building, and finding mentors. Now there’s another tactic: joining affinity groups.
Affinity groups are groups employees with a shared background or experience. For instance, an affinity group may be …
Learning doesn’t end with a diploma; it’s a lifelong journey that evolves with each experience and new piece of knowledge acquired. For alumni, continuing education opens doors to new opportunities, skill development, and personal growth.
There are a myriad of …
Career fairs have long been recognized as essential platforms for students to explore job opportunities, but their significance doesn’t fade after graduation. Alumni, too, benefit immensely from these events tailored to their unique needs and experiences.
It’s important to fully …
Perhaps you admire a famous leader’s direct communication style or academic speaking style. So, you adopt their habits.
But these characteristics you admire don’t come naturally to you. After months of pretending, you’re exhausted by trying to act like someone …
Even when we’re speaking the same language, we all communicate a little differently. Some people offer short, straightforward responses or explanations while others might add a ton of detail.
Knowing your own communication style—and learning to adapt to different styles—can …
