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Webinar Series

Alumni Career Services presents a new way of gaining career skills and information: by phone and online! ACS sponsors hour-long Alumni Career Services webinars two times a month, typically on a Tuesday.

To reserve a space on a webinar, please register directly using available link under each session description.  You will have two options for audio: telephone or utilizing your computer speakers (VOIP).

Before you take a Career Services webinar, please read the Guide to Class Etiquette  (PDF format, 108 KB).

If you are interested in becoming a webinar presenter, please read the Protocol for Webinar Presenters  (PDF format, 78 KB) and contact Alumni Career Services.


 

Schedule of Webinars and Teleclasses

Use GoingGlobal.com for Your International Job Search

Tuesday, March 10, 12:30PM-1:30PM EST
The Georgetown Alumni Association provides complimentary access to all alumni to Going Global's international career products. Honorary Hoya, Mary Anne Thompson, the President and Founder of Going Global, will discuss how the Going Global products can assist international job seekers. Going Global's products include the Going Global Country Career Guides and USA City Guides that provide professional advice and insider tips on such topics as employment trends, recruiters, work permit regulations, salary ranges, professional and trade associations, and cultural advice. More than 500,000 worldwide job and international listings are available which can be searched by industry, country, and key word.
Register Now! https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/217897615

Career Skills: Speaking Mastery, 7 Keys to Delivering High Impact Presentations

Tuesday, March 24, 12:30PM-1:30PM EST
Outside of writing and reading comprehension, public speaking is one of the most important business skills for anyone looking to get ahead in their careers. Join us as Michael Hutchison (COL’83), co-author of Speaking Mastery, discusses his systematic approach to perform at your personal best in every presentation. Register Now! https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/628307445

Essential Entrepreneurial Skills: Selling & Marketing Techniques

Tuesday, April 14, 12:30PM-1:30PM EST
Great companies are built by great selling.  The most successful entrepreneurs know that: 1) selling is something you do in every part of your business, not just something you do TO your customers; 2) your most important job as a business owner is to sell; and, 3) to be a successful salesperson you need a sales process. Learn proven sales & marketing techniques from Steve Goldenberg (MSB’99), founder and CEO of Interfolio.Interfolio helps people collect, deliver and showcase their life's work for admissions, recruiting and other academic or professional opportunities.  Steve founded Interfolio in 1999 based on a class project he worked on during an entrepreneurship course at Georgetown and he continues to lead Interfolio's team, set its strategic vision and help sell its amazing products.  Steve is also an Adjunct Professorial Lecturer in the McDonough School of Business where he teaches Entrepreneurship in the MBA program.  To learn more about him and Interfolio, check out his Interfolio portfolio: Steve Goldenberg's Portfolio http://www.interfolio.com/portfolio/stevegoldenberg/. Register Now!https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/341907443

Medical Careers Webinar Series: What We Didn’t Learn in Medical School – How to Open & Run Your Own Medical Practice

Tuesday, April 21, 12:30PM-1:30PM EST
Learn the business of practicing medicine as an entrepreneur. Join us as alumnus and GU Board of Governor, Bernard S. Jay, M.D.  (M’71, R’73, W’74), Radiologist at Madison Radiology, shares his key tips to opening and running a medical practice. Register Now! https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/396205558

Webinar: Secrets of a C-Suite Headhunter: Structuring a Job Search that Separates You from the Pack

Thursday, April 23, 12:30PM-1:30PM EST
Don’t miss learning secrets to strategically stand out in today’s tough job market from alumnus Tom Carter (SFS’88), Founder & President of LeaderFinder, Inc., a consulting firm that provides customized talent solutions including executive search. Register Now! https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/643876503

Medical Careers Webinar Series: What We Didn’t Learn in Medical School – Malpractice Issues

Thursday, April 30, 12:30PM-1:30PM EST
Medical malpractice and legal issues can be difficult areas for clinicians to navigate. Alumnus and GU Board of Governor, Bernard S. Jay, M.D.  (M’71, R’73, W’74), Radiologist at Madison Radiology, discusses critical malpractice issues you didn’t learn in medical school.  Register Now! https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/227779507

Legal Careers Webinar: Positioning Yourself for Opportunities outside a Law Firm

Thursday, May 21, 12:30PM-1:30PM EST
Find out what it takes to navigate a smooth career transition in your legal career today!  Kate Neville, Esq., former advisor in Georgetown University Law Center's Office of Career Services, is founder of Neville Career Consulting, LLC . She works with clients across the country to identify and successfully pursue career opportunities that fit their skills and interests, whether within the practice of law or transitioning to another field. Ms. Neville received her undergraduate degree in History magna cum laude from Princeton University and her law degree cum laude from Harvard Law School. Register Now! https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/110408808

Past Teleclasses and Webinars:

Book Publishing Series Part 2 - Secrets to Finding a Literary Agent ~ Novels & Short Fiction

February 24, 2009 12:30-1:30PM EST
Presenter:
Carole Sargent, Director of Georgetown University’s Office of Scholarly and Literary Publications

Book Publishing Series Part 1 – Secrets to Finding a Literary Agent ~ NonFiction Books

February 17, 2009
Presenter:
Carole Sargent, Director of Georgetown University’s Office of Scholarly and Literary Publications
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Book Feature! Webinar: Life Entrepreneurs: Ordinary People Creating Extraordinary Lives

Presenter: Christopher Gergen (MBA’98), Co-Author
February 10, 2009

 

Top 10 Tips for Getting Into the Graduate School Program of Your Choice

Presenter: Kaplan Test Prep, January 29, 2009 

New Year, New Career – Target Your Dream Job in 2009!

Presenter:  Joanne Vitali (COL’81), Certified Career Coach, Vitali Training & Coaching.
December 9, 2008

A Radical Approach to Time Management: Get More Done and Have More Time

Presenter: Talane Miedaner (SFS’87, GRD'89), Master Certified Coach and international bestselling author of Coach Yourself to Success.
November 18, 2008
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Legal Careers Webinar: Keys to Making Partner

Presenter: Patrick Grant (COL’73, LAW’77), Partner at Arnold & Porter LLP November 13, 2008.

 

The Historic 2008 Presidential Election: The Next 100 Days

Presenter: Stephen J. Wayne, Ph.D., Professor of Government & Director of the MA in American Government at Georgetown University November 11, 2008.

 

Coaching Skills for Managers

Presenter: Talane Miedaner (SFS’87, GRD'89), Master Certified Coach and international bestselling author of Coach Yourself to Success.
October 23, 2008

Five Coaching Principles to Turnaround Difficult Situations in the Workplace!

Presenter: Certified Empowerment Coach, Keith Dent (MSB’89)
October 14, 2008


The Panic of '08: The Current Financial Crisis

Presenter: James Angel, Ph.D., CFA, Associate Professor of Finance, Georgetown McDonough School of Business
October 1, 2008
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Book Feature! Webinar – Working World: Careers in International Education, Exchange and Development

Presenters: Co-authors, Mark Overmann, Director of College Communication at Georgetown University and honorary Hoya, Sherry L. Mueller, President of the National Council for International Visitors
September 30, 2008

 

Career Strategy During the Credit Crisis: How to Hold On to the Job You Have and What to Do If You Can’t

Presenter: Marianne Ruggiero, Founder & Managing Director, Optima Careers
September 29, 2008

 

The Financial Crisis of 2008: What Happend and What's Next?

Presenter: James Angel, Ph.D., CFA, Associate Professor of Finance, Georgetown McDonough School of Business
September 26, 2008

 

The Political Revolving Door: Positioning Yourself for a Job in the New Administration

Presenter: Jeff Smith, Partner at Arnold & Porter LLP
September 23, 2008

 

Entrepreneurial Endeavors – From Concept to Launch

Presenter: Steve Goldenberg’s (MSB’99), Founder and CEO of Interfolio
September 16, 2008

 

Working Effectively with Overseas Partners

Presenter: Carol B. Webster (I'78), President, Cassel International
August 19, 2008

Planning for Retirement

Presenter: James Angel, Associate Professor of Finance, Georgetown McDonough School of Business
August 5, 2008

Working with Executive Recruiters for Your Next Job Search

Presenter: Monica Burton (SLL'86), Client Partner, Korn/Ferry International
July 29, 2008

The Flexible Career Path

Presenter: Michelle Fowler (SFS’93), Principal & Co-Founder, Flexperience Consulting
July 15, 2008

Work Life Balance 101

Presenter: Talane Miedaner (SFS’87, GRD'89), Talane Coaching Company
June 10, 2008

Design Your Ideal Career

Presenter: Talane Miedaner (SFS’87, GRD'89), Talane Coaching Company
May 15, 2008

Open Career Coaching Session with Talane

Presenter: Talane Miedaner (SFS’87, GRD'89), Talane Coaching Company
April 15, 2008

Career Webinar: Gay and Lesbian Issues in Today's Workplace

Presenter: Wes Combs (MSB’85), Co-Founder, Witeck-Combs Communications
June 3, 2008

GEMA Career Webinar: Careers in Entertainment and Media for MBAs

Presenter: Rich Battista (MSB’86), CEO/Director, GEMSTAR – TV Guide International, Inc. and Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance (GEMA) Founder
May 27, 2008

Career Teleclass: Use the Laws of Attraction for Career Success

Presenter: Talane Miedaner (SFS’87, GRD'89), Talane Coaching Company
March 11, 2008

Career Webinar: Coach Yourself to Success – Use Coaching Skills to Reach Your Career Goals

Presenter: Talane Miedaner (SFS’87, GRD'89), Talane Coaching Company
February 28, 2008

Career Teleclass: Small Business & Nonprofit Career Paths: Simple Steps to Implement a Compliance Program for your Organization

Presenter: James Ward IV, JD, AVP for Compliance and Ethics, Counsel’s Office, Georgetown University
February 26, 2008

Career Teleclass: Walking the Talk: Careers in Corporate Responsibility

Presenter: Martha Montag Brown (I’78), Martha Montag Brown & Associates, LLC
February 12, 2008

Career Transitions Webinar: Practical Steps for your Next Career Transition

Presenter: Paul Jorgensen (L’88), The Jorgensen Law Firm PLLC January 22, 2008

Career Teleclass: Book Publishing: Careers in Book Publishing

Co-Presenters: Elisabeth Dyssegaard (C’84), Executive Editor, Smithsonian Books and Carole Sargent, Director of Office of Scholarly and Literary Publications, Georgetown University
January 15, 2008

Career Teleclass: Book Publishing: How to find a Literary Agent

Presenter: Carole Sargent, Director of Office of Scholarly and Literary Publications, Georgetown University
January 8, 2008