Yale Virtual Career Series - Week Four

Founded in 1874, the Yale Club of Washington, D.C. is among the oldest and most active in the world. Organized as a tax-exempt, 501(c)3 non-profit entity, the Club serves the interests of Yale University, its graduates, and students in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

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Kickstart your career with the yale virtual career series

Note: All sessions utilize the same Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81890324892?pwd=56CsJtkjcyUbisYbxAcJVXhYxPewLy.1--- <ul><li>Week 1: Career Transitions Made Simple with Kim Keating-Wednesday, October 1 at 12:30pm - “So…what’s next for you?” Few questions feel more daunting when you’re considering a career change. Whether you’re exploring a new industry, re-entering the workforce, or planning your next big move, navigating that transition doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this workshop, Kim Keating, founder of Kim Keating Consulting, shares step-by-step strategies to help you tell your story with confidence, refresh your résumé, research employers, and negotiate compensation. You’ll leave with practical tools, inspiring examples, and the clarity to move forward—no matter where your path leads.</li><li>Week 2: Communicate your Credentials with Melissa Reitkopp Cornell '85- Wednesday, October 8 at 12:30pm -Social media is powerful, and you should use it to your advantage. A resume is fixed (still invaluable), and your social media is fluid. There are several ways to make your LinkedIn page attract attention, including the content and your interactions with others online. In this interactive workshop you will:</li><li>Identify the best way to present your LinkedIn presence● Maximizing AI in the process• Learn how to use and &amp; expand your network on LinkedIn effectively</li><li>Week 3: The Four Mindset Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Career Move (and the Winning Strategies to Replace Them) with Kristen Parker '11 MFA-Wednesday, October 15 at 12:30pm -In a job search or career transition, with so much outside your control, maximizing the power of how you think about yourself and the situation can make or break your success. In this interactive session, Decision Coach Kirsten Parker will guide you through practical strategies to stop wasting energy on unhelpful thinking and start using your mindset to your advantage. You’ll save time and stress by getting ahead of these pitfalls — and leverage your mindset to navigate this process with clarity.</li><li>Week 4: How FABulous You Are! An Interactive Interview Prep Workshop with Melissa Reitkopp Cornell '85-Wednesday, October 22 at 12:30pm -Think of an interview as a chance to market yourself-it's all about being prepared with the right info and knowing how to close. Anticipating questions and sharing clear, impactful responses will make you more effective. We will work in an interactive workshop to learn the FAB (Features, Accomplishments, Benefits) method that incorporates a behavioral interview technique called STAR (Situation, Task, Action Results), a game-changer for interview prep. The FAB with STAR stories is a powerful way to help you "show, not tell." Solid prep means you'll feel more confident, provide stronger answers, and have better conversations. Don't forget to identify and overcome any objections with key closing questions.</li><li>Week 5: 5 Ways Real Live Humans Are (Still) the Key to Success with Laura Brennan '88- Wednesday, October 29 at 12:30pm - It may be the age of AI, but human beings are still the key to finding work, bringing in clients, and generally making your life happier and healthier. In this workshop, Laura Brennan (Morse ’88) offers tips, strategies, and personalized advice to help you reconnect with your existing network and develop new connections. We’ll specifically talk about how to network and pitch yourself in a genuine, low-stress way, even when you’re doing something as stressful as looking for a new job.</li></ul>

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