A four-week virtual series designed to help alumni gain momentum in their job search.
Whether you’re navigating a layoff, making a career transition, or launching your path after graduation, this series provides practical strategies, tailored guidance, and meaningful connections. The sessions share a common theme but are not sequential; each stands on its own, so you can attend one session that fits your needs or join all four for broader insight, support, and connection.
Session One: Your Job Search Strategy: Aligning Goals with Opportunity
Wednesday, June 3 from 7-8pm ET over Zoom
Today’s job search requires more than applying online—it requires clarity, strategy, and connection.
You’ll start by identifying your goals, values, priorities, and transferable skills, then learn how to use that insight to guide your research, conduct an informational interview, and target roles and organizations. We’ll explore how employers actually hire, how to access the hidden job market through relationships and networking, and how to organize your search for maximum impact.
This session provides a practical framework you can immediately apply to bring clarity, structure, and momentum to your job search.
Session Two: Navigating Career Transitions: Four Practical Steps to Manage Change
Wednesday, June 10 from 7-8pm ET over Zoom
Career transitions aren’t just about finding your next role—they’re about managing change, uncertainty, and identity along the way. Whether you’re moving from student to alum, navigating a layoff, making a career pivot, or rethinking what comes next, this webinar offers a clear and supportive framework for moving forward.
In this session, participants will explore four practical steps for navigating transitions, using accessible, real‑world language that applies across career stages. We’ll look at how to take stock of your current situation, reflect on who you are and what matters now, identify sources of support, and choose strategies that help you regain momentum—even when the path forward isn’t fully clear.
Session Three: Build Career Confidence: Using AI, Experience, and Strategy to Launch Your Career as a Recent Graduate & Entry-Level Professional
Wednesday, June 17 from 7-8pm ET over Zoom
In this session, you will learn how to use AI tools effectively to support your job search, applications, and networking while translating your student experiences into relevant, employer-focused skills. You’ll discover how to build stronger resumes and application materials that stand out, improve your visibility and confidence during the hiring process, and apply practical job search strategies that create momentum and open up new opportunities.
Session Four: The Penn State Network: Meet, Connect, Follow Up
Wednesday, June 24 from 7-8pm ET over Zoom
This session turns networking into an engaging, interactive experience.
You’ll join fellow alumni in guided conversations designed to help you share your goals, practice your introduction, and make genuine professional connections. Conversation prompts and light facilitation keep things moving and make it easy to expand your network.
This session will give you a chance to meet new people, exchange ideas, and grow your network in a relaxed environment. Come ready to connect, learn from others, and leave with new contacts to follow up with after the session.
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