Lehigh University: Alumni

Alumni Career Solutions provides opportunities to help you with your job searching through online learning.  We offer our free job searching web seminar series about twice a month 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.

Job Searching: Create Your Game Plan
April 28, 2008: noon to 1 p.m. EST

   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.

Resumes & Cover Letters: Putting Your Best Foot Forward
April 29, 2008: noon to 1 p.m. EST

   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.

Networking: Less Scary Than You Think
April 30, 2008: noon to 1 p.m. EST

   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
May 1, 2008: noon to 1 p.m. EST

   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
May 5, 2008: noon to 1 p.m. EST

   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.