Our next Pirate Career Cast is November 6 Pirate Career Casts are interactive webcasts facilitated by industry experts. We’ve partnered with TalentMarks to present nationally-recognized speakers providing the latest information on the most relevant topics and pressing issues in today’s competitive market. Pirate Career Casts, which are held once a month (generally the first Wednesday) at 8:00 p.m. ET, are a benefit of Alumni Association members and $10 for non-members. After registering, an email will be sent to you a few days before the webcast with instructions on how to access the presentation. Social Media Wednesday, November 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET Facilitated by Melissa Giovagnoli Melissa is an author, consummate networker and coach to CEOs, CFOs and CMOs. She has a unique understanding about how to use social media to build powerful, dynamic networks and personal online brands that can be the rocket fuel for successful careers today! Elevator Pitch Wednesday, December 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET Facilitated by Chris Westfall Research shows that hiring managers spend as little as 6 seconds reviewing the average resume. It is common knowledge that hiring authorities know within the first two minutes of a candidate walking in the door if they are going to bring the candidate back for a second interview. Chris Westfall, the National Elevator Pitch Champion and author of The NEW Elevator Pitch, suggests you can improve your chances of getting a first or second interview, if you have a clear, concise, and thought-provoking elevator pitch. Join Chris for this webinar/workshop and walk away with your own dynamic elevator pitch! Career Entrepreneurism Wednesday, January 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET Facilitated by Ben Casnocha In todays job market, you have to deliver results. Every position has numbers and goals attached to it. Ben Casnocha and his coauthor, Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, wrote the book The start-up of YOU to remind us how we can control more of our careers and destinies when we think of our lives and careers with an entrepreneurial approach. Join Ben as he shares the fundamental observations and processes they have observed in the lives of well known successful business people, so that you can effortlessly adopt the same strategies. By employing these proven tactics, you will gain more control of your career and your life. Career Exploration Wednesday, February 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET Facilitated by Richard Bolles Think about the time we invest in our hobbies, sports, entertainment and extracurricular activities and then think about the time contemplating and executing a career plan. Richard will remind us of the importance of making career management a part of our every day activity. It doesnt matter if you are just starting your career, or if you are making a mid-course career change, the ideas and strategies Richard shares will give you a foundation to take your career to the next level. Networking Wednesday, March 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET Facilitated by Dr. Ivan Misner Dr. Ivan Misner is the founder and chairman of BNI, the worlds largest business networking organization with more than 6,200 chapters around the world. Dr. Misner will remind us that people do business with people!” and, according to most studies, 80% of us get jobs through our personal networks. Join us as Dr. Misner shares proven tips, strategies, and techniques that will enable you to build a powerful personal network which will help you not only get jobs, but sell more products and services. Leadership Wednesday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET Facilitated by Al Duncan As a former corporate trainer, Al knows in todays competitive job market you have to continually adapt, learn, and shift. As our companies become leaner, management is expecting all of us to step up to the plate and take a leadership role in our areas of responsibility. Are you developing your leadership skills? You have natural leadership talent you can draw on and use in your personal life as well as in your business career. Join Al to gain a glimpse of how he, despite all odds, discovered his leadership skills and as a result has gone on to help thousands find theirs! Twitter Wednesday, May 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET Facilitated by Susan Whitcomb Only 10 years ago, all you needed to look for a job was a phone, classified ads, and a personal network. Today, you need to have an online presence that includes a complete LinkedIn profile, Facebook page, blog, and knowledge about how to use Twitter for fast breaking, niche job opportunities. Susan will show you tips, tricks and strategies that will help you not only develop your online presence, but prepare you to find the job you want, faster with less effort! Job Search Wednesday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET Facilitated by John Boyd You have a lot to offer to organizations. However, if you are like most people, you dont feel comfortable bragging about your capabilities and selling yourself. It could be because you are one of the 60% of the population that according to the Stanford Shyness Clinic considers yourself shy. Or it might be that you just dont know how to highlight your achievements. Regardless, you need to attend this presentation to learn a process that includes a proven way to present yourself to sell yourself-- without selling yourself! You will learn the right way to present your skills, accomplishments, awards and activities in the most positive framework. U.B.E. 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