Information about the UMD Alumni #CareerChats event
UMD Alumni Career Chats
Brought to you by the Alumni Career Programs Team, in-person and virtual career chats for your professional advancement.
Find new job, pivot your career, and feel 10/10 at your workplace!
This is the place to have your career-related questions answered. Scroll to the bottom to submit yours!
#CareerChats schedule
Career Chat with Dr. Joi Brown '01: Career Planning and the Most Pressing Career Questions
Thursday, May 2 | Noon-1 p.m. EDT
Virtual
Have you ever asked yourself career questions such as: "Where do I see myself in five years?"; "Should I make a career move now?"; or others? Join career coach Dr. Joi Brown '01 who can help you start finding answers.
UMD Alumni Association: What's In It For Me?
Thursday, May 16 | 11 a.m.-Noon EDT
Virtual
We often hear the question: "What is the Alumni Association, and what's in it for me?" We're here to tell you! We'll let you know how you can benefit from engaging with us and how to make sure you get the most out of being a Terp for life.
Career Breakfast with Dr. Joi Brown '01: What Career Is Right For Me?
Thursday, May 23 | 10-11 a.m. EDT
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
What job will I like? What professional
direction to take? How to pivot if I know what I want to do, and what if I
don't? Dr. Joi Brown '01 will share resources, ideas and motivation that will
inspire you on your professional journey.
Career Chat with Phil Kang '91: Not Your Usual Resume Webinar
Wednesday, June 5 | Noon-1:15 p.m. EDT
Virtual
Fix your resume (or re-write it completely) with Phil Kang '91. He will shake up your understanding of what a resume may convey and how to make it land in the hands of the decision-maker.
Career Breakfast with Smith School Dean's Professor Venkataramani: Negotiation Strategies at Work
Wednesday, June 12 | 10-11 a.m. EDT
Washington, D.C. location TBC
The everyday challenges of navigating disagreements and discussions at work can be daunting. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Join this event to learn how you can implement professional negotiating skills in everyday life.
Career Chat with a Financial Professional: Financial Questions to Consider at Work
Thursday, June 20 | Noon-1 p.m. EDT
Virtual
Join your fellow Terps for this webinar with Bimpe Dada '00 as we address the most important financial questions you might have at a new work (or position).
Career Chat with Trainers: Breaking Through the Workplace Toxicity
Wednesday, June 26 | Noon-1 p.m. EDT
Virtual
Hear from Alison Cardy '06 and Dr. Jason Wang '23, the powerful duo behind the life-changing program titled Get Me Out of Here: Dealing with Toxic Workplaces.
Have your career questions answered!
