Lehigh University: Alumni

Alumni Career Solutions provides opportunities for you to hone your job searching skills through online learning. We offer our free web seminar series during the lunch hour, noon to 1 p.m. EST. Please see the topics and dates of upcoming seminars below, and register for one or all of them. If you cannot join us during the scheduled time, please contact Robin Dougherty to receive a recording of a seminar. 

We now offer 3 web seminar series tracks:

Job Searching Skills

Career Change

Graduate School Preparation

Job Searching Skills -

Job Searching: Create Your Game Plan
Tuesday, June 23, noon to 1 p.m.

   Learn the latest tips on how to utilize your time wisely in your job search. Whether you are just starting your search or you need a boost, this seminar is for you. In this session, you will learn:

• The tools you need to begin your search.
• Effective strategies you can use to develop leads.
• How to manage your time during the job search.

Resumes & Cover Letters: Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Wednesday, June 24, noon to 1 p.m. 

   So you think your resume and cover letter are good enough and you start applying for jobs. Before you know it, months have gone by and you haven't gotten a single hit, not one interview. It's time to re-evaluate your communications tools and put your best job-seeking foot forward.
   In this session, you will learn:

• How to reinvigorate your resume.
• How to write a smart professional summary.
• How to create a positive transition statement.
• How to separate yourself from the crowd by using accomplishment statements.

   Bottom line: employers prefer to hire people they know or people who have been referred to them over complete strangers who could be a hiring risk. That's why networking accounts for how 75% of people find jobs. Scared? Don't be!
   This workshop will provide you with specific steps on:

• How to identify your network.
• How to develop a marketing plan — a key tool you'll need to network comfortably and effectively.
• How to structure a networking meeting.
• How to create questions to ask during your networking meeting.

Interview with Confidence
Wednesday, July 1, noon to 1 p.m.

   Confidence in interviewing is everything. Proper preparation is key to increasing your confidence. Whether you are pursuing graduate school, a new position, a promotion, or your first position, the ability to market yourself confidently is an essential piece of your job search.
   In this session, you will:

• Learn the 10 steps to prepare for a behavioral interview. (80% of companies use this type of interviewing!)
• Learn the S.T.A.R. technique to help you successfully answer behavioral questions.
• Develop thoughtful questions to ask on your interview.
• Learn tips on how to navigate the site visit.

Salary Negotiations: Getting What You're Worth
CANCELLED To request a recording of this seminar, please contact Robin Dougherty at rol5@lehigh.edu.

   Did you know that four out of five corporate recruiters are willing to negotiate salary? Yet only a small percentage of job seekers do so. Whether you are negotiating salary for a new position, discussing a promotion within your current company or requesting a raise during your annual review, this workshop will guide you on how to manage the negotiation process.
   In this session, you will learn:

• The two things everyone must know before talking salary.
• Key strategies to use during the negotiation process.
• How to write a counterproposal letter.
• How to respond to requests for salary history and salary requirements.

Career Change Track

You Have a Job ... Now Find Your Career
Please email Robin Dougherty for a recording of this seminar.

  As we get more busy with our professional and personal lives, we don't pay attention to our career. We sometimes think that career development is for college students and not for established professionals. As we evolve in our professional lives, our skill sets and interests may change, leading us to want to discover something new. In this workshop, go back to basics and learn more about:

• How to explore and identify your values, interests, personality and skills (V.I.P.S.).
• Conducting self-reflection exercises and assessments to expand your self- knowledge.
• Resources that help you connect your VIPS to industries and career paths.
• Exploring educational programs to meet career goals.

Graduate School: Conquering the Application Process
Please email Robin Dougherty for a recording of this seminar.

   Making the decision to go to graduate school can be a complicated process, with so many variables to consider. If you decide you want to go, you then have to conquer the application process.  We can help! In this web seminar, we will:

• Discuss reasons why you want to go to grad school.
• Discuss the many variables you need to consider before and when you apply.
• Review the application process basics.
• Review financial aid options.