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Fall Webinars

The YOU Brand: Positioning for a Career in The New Economy!
Presented by UM Alumnus and author of The YOU Plan, Michael “Dr. Woody” Woodward, PhD
September 22, 2010 (12 – 1pm)

This session will provide you with a straight forward step-by-step approach that will assist you in 5 key areas:
  1. Knowing YOU First - How your values, intrinsics, and passions influence who you are
  2. Turning Your Essence into a Brand
  3. Crafting Your Message
  4. Creating Your Talking Points
  5. Going to Market
Thriving in the new economy will challenge you to begin thinking in an entrepreneurial mindset. The goal of this session is to assist you in heading in the right direction and creating the steps to success!

Leveraging Social Media for Your Job Search
Presented by Toppel Career Center’s Christian Garcia, Director & Natalie de Rojas, Assistant Director of Recruiting Services
October 26, 2010 (12 – 1pm)

Think social media is just for posting fun pictures and staying in touch with your buddies? If so, then you're missing out on the great benefits these sites have to offer for your job search! Join us for this webinar on how to use LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and even YouTube in your job search. Presenters will discuss strategies and best practices to get you started or to help enhance your current presence on these sites. Participants will walk away with helpful tips and easy-to-implement ideas to reignite your job hunt!

Alternative Routes for Graduate Students: Seeking Careers in Industry
Presented by Edward Cruz, Assistant Director, Graduate Students & Alumni Programs, Toppel Career Center
November 11, 2010 (3:30pm – 4:30pm)

Conducting a job search can be an overwhelming process. During this webinar we will focus on four key items to consider when transitioning into a career in industry. We will cover converting your CV to a resume, marketing your transferable skills, interviewing, and resources that are available to you.

Surviving the Holidays
Presented by Bill Plough, Consolidated Credit Counseling Services
November 15, 2010 (12 – 1pm)


As the holidays approach we begin to face a variety of pressures that may lead to stress or financial woes. This seminar will provide participants with proven strategies to assist in avoiding excessive debt and credit issues. You will also learn about the pros and cons of using credit, how much credit you actually can afford, how to build a positive credit history and the most up-to-date credit rights. Our time together will conclude with a reminder of the fastest growing federal crime in our country, Identity Theft and the proper steps one can take to minimize the threat of sensitive personal information being stolen.

To Register:
  1. Login into your HireACane Account; if you do not have an active account contact Edward Cruz at: ecruz2@miami.edu for assistance
  2. On Home Page click on "events"
  3. Next, click on "Workshops" tab
  4. Locate title Alumni Webinar Series: Title of Session
  5. Click on title of session
  6. Click on RSVP button on lower left of page
  7. Instructions for logging into the webinar will be emailed to you prior to the workshop