Lunch & Learn

University of Detroit Mercy

Network with Alumni & Learn Professional Development Skills

<h2>Spend the hour having lunch with and learning from alumni. Choose two of the following discussion topics to join and hear an alumni speak from experience.</h2><h3>12:45-1:00  LUNCH</h3><h3>1:05-1:24  SESSION 1</h3><h3>1:30-1:55  SESSION 2</h3><h3></h3><h2>Choose 2 topics:</h2><h3>Handling Difficult Conversations</h3><p>Alumni Speaker: Ginny Abramson &#x27;16</p><p>Director of HR Operations, Carhartt</p>
Whether you&#x27;re giving or receiving bad news, having the tools to engage in difficult conversations is an important tool for any professional. Learn to give and receive feedback, navigate through hard topics, and more!<h3>Creating and Delivering an Elevator Pitch</h3><p>Alumni Speaker: Dr. Bill DeGenaro &#x27;96</p><p> Professor of  Language, Culture, and Communication, University of Michigan</p>
Whether you&#x27;re describing your qualifications at a job interview, discussing a project you&#x27;re working on, or talking to prospective clients, it&#x27;s important to  master the skill of the &quot;elevator pitch.&quot;  Learn ways to craft and deliver  the perfect pitch to get your point across quickly and successfully. <h3>Translating College Experience into Workplace Skills</h3><p>Alumni Speaker: Bob Rogowski &#x27;77</p><p>Retired Administrative Officer, U.S. Attorney&#x27;s Office</p>
You graduate college with a lot of social and academic experience under your belt. However, when workplaces are looking for experienced new hires, it can be hard to articulate how your college experiences translate into the skills you need to succeed in the workplace. Learn how to translate the skills you&#x27;re learning here into marketable traits at your next job interview. 

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