Alumni Blog: Professional Development 2018

New Opportunities for Career Development

Posted by Seattle University Alumni Association on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 4:01 PM PDT

Alumni say that career development is the most important benefit Seattle U can provide to them. The Seattle University Alumni Association and Office of Career Engagement have increased their investments in career development programs for alumni. We are excited to share new opportunities for alumni to grow their network, develop their careers and achieve their professional goals.


Seattle University Alumni Association offerings include:


Career Conversations
The Seattle University Alumni Association is excited to introduce Career Conversations.
Career Conversations is a monthly opportunity for professional development and transition networking facilitated by career coach Paula Fitzgerald Boos. These monthly meetups are facilitated for all levels of professionals to come together to learn and practice new skills for building careers that align with values and purpose, strengths and interests, and practical marketplace realities. (Note that times switch between morning and evening each month.)
Upcoming Career Conversations this quarter include:

Your Personal Brand
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
7:30-9 a.m.
Admissions and Alumni Building, Conference Room 107, Seattle University
Register now.


The Latest and Greatest - All About Resumes
November 14, 2018
5-6:30 p.m.
Register now.

Networking During The Holidays
December 19, 2018
7:30-9 a.m.
Register now.

SU Advantage Networking Nights
SU Advantage is a networking event that brings alumni together around a relevant topic. Each event features a panel or keynote speaker and then opportunities for structured networking.


SU Advantage Networking Night
"Courage in the Workplace”
Co-hosted by the Women of SU
November 15, 2018
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Seattle University, Student Center
RSVP


SU Advantage Networking Night
Topic: TBD
Co-hosted by the African American Alumni Chapter
April 3, 2018
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Seattle University

 

Three people networking


Build Your Digital Network
The Alumni Association knows the importance of building your network, which is why we offer access to the exclusive SU Alumni LinkedIn group with over 8,600 connections.

Center for Career Engagement alumni offerings include:

• 1:1 free career advising appointments (up to one year after graduation)
Call, email or complete a career advising appointment request. Learn more here.
• Business & Engineering Career Fair, October 16th, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - Campion Ballroom
• Post-Graduation Service Fair, Thursday, November 1, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm – Student Center
• Career & Internship Fair, February 12th, 11:00a - 2:00p - Campion Ballroom
• Industry & Inclusion Day, April 16th, all day – Across campus


Visit the Career Engagement website to learn more.