Tag: career
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Bruins@Work Program Fosters Community
Bruins@Work Program Fosters Community From campus to career, a UCLA education is the beginning of a lifetime of connection. Whether it’s networking with former classmates, mentoring a current student or forging an instant bond with colleagues, being a Bruin brings people together. UCLA Alumni’s Bruins@Work program fosters Bruin communities within workplaces, industries and regions. It…
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Navigating Job Loss and Rebuilding Your Career
Navigating Job Loss and Rebuilding Your Career The recent wave of federal layoffs has left thousands of professionals, many seasoned, accomplished and deeply valued in their organizations, suddenly without work. The abrupt loss has been more than a career disruption for UCLA alumni and others in similar positions — it has been a shock to…
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Career Anxiety and How Parents Can Help
Career Anxiety and How Parents Can Help As a 25-year veteran executive recruiter, I had the opportunity this summer to teach a career management course to UCLA recent graduates. It opened my eyes to some startling trends. A phenomenon that surprised me was the rise of “snowplow parenting.” This is defined as a parenting style…
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The Classroom Q&A With Amy
The Classroom Q&A With Amy In 2023, a Forage study found that “nearly half of college students don’t feel career-ready.” Many of the students surveyed didn’t feel confident they had the skills and resources to land their first job. At UCLA, the Alumni Office of Professional Programs and Services is trying to change this deficiency with the…
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Gen Z in the Workforce Part III
Gen Z in the Workforce Part III Part III: Shaping the Future Generation Z has emerged as a formidable force for positive change across various facets of society. They are having a transformative impact on the economy, artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability and social justice. As this generation enters the professional sphere, they bring with them…
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10 Myths About Mentorship
10 Myths About Mentorship January is National Mentorship Month, and it’s a great time to take stock of how mentorship is or can be part of your life. The word mentorship originated from Homer’s “Odyssey,” where Odysseus entrusts the care of his household to a trusted friend Mentor, who serves as a teacher and adviser…
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Gen Z in the Workforce Part I
Gen Z in the Workforce Part I Part I: Understanding Gen Z Philosophies Last summer, I had the privilege to teach a career management course for the Class of 2023, called The Classroom. The Classroom is a six-week program to help our most recent grads from UCLA transition from the classroom to the workforce. The…
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Interview Strategies for Success
Interview Strategies for Success Landing a job, particularly your first, is nothing short of intimidating. The most challenging part of the process is the pressure to execute a stellar interview. This undertaking is not limited to those entering the workforce for the first time; it applies to everyone at all levels. Let’s face it, interviewing…