Landing on top of today’s job market: Advice from BU alumni
Everyone has their own job search journey, and these BU alumni and industry experts are here to provide the advice you need for every step of the way. From navigating a tough job market, to rising above uncertainty, and using AI to your advantage, check out these on-demand webinars so you can land your next opportunity with confidence.
How to get your career in gear: A plan for young professionals and new graduates
Connecting is the first step to building a nurturing relationship and a successful network. Informational interviews are one way to spark a connection. By seeking an informational interview, you’re planting seeds for future potential connections and opportunities. Career coach Kim Bilawchuk (Wheelock’03) shows us how to land a job by focusing on conversations rather than transactions.
AI-powered LinkedIn profile makeover: From hidden gem to center stage
Angela Pitter (ENG’86, MET’93), founder & CEO of LiveWire Collaborative and BU Black Alumni Leadership council member, uses AI to audit real profiles, flip bland headlines into irresistible hooks, and sculpt an “about” section to win over recruiters, clients, and partners alike.
Elevate your resume: How to beat the seven-second barrier
Many recruiters claim that they know within about seven seconds of looking at a resume whether to cut someone from the candidate pool. So how can job seekers capture the attention of managers and decision-makers to ensure they’ll advance to the next stage in the process? Deborah Jancourtz, assistant director of career education, unpacks how to create a resume that will rise above the rest.
Leveraging AI for job search: A career coach Q&A
AI plays an integral role in today’s job search, as both job seekers and employers adapt to this emerging technology into their efforts. In this webinar, career coach Scott Singer (CAS’93) teaches us the benefits, risks, and guardrails of AI in the application and hiring process, the keys to using AI effectively, and use cases for AI in your workflows.
Ten truths about job hunting in today’s market
The job market today presents unique challenges that have never been seen in previous eras. Learn how to get a leg up as you search for your next career challenge. Career coach Scott Singer (CAS’93) makes another appearance to take a deep dive into how employers have changed the hiring process and what you can do to make the cut.
7 key steps to surviving and thriving through uncertain and rapidly changing times
When external forces like political shifts, economic downturns, and industry disruptions shift the foundations of our careers and lives, it’s easy to feel powerless. In this webinar, Kathy Caprino (CAS’82), career & leadership coach, senior Forbes contributor, author, speaker, and founder of Kathy Caprino LLC shares key steps to help you reframe uncertainty, tap more deeply into your unique strengths, and build greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.
The job search can be overwhelming, but the Center for Career Development can point you in the right direction with a library of resources. Meet with a career coach for individual support, get feedback on your resume and cover letter, network with alumni on BU Connects, and more!
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