UW-Madison Alumni Invited for Big Ten Career Change Networking in the Big Apple
May 13, 2009
Contact: Gina Evans, Wisconsin Alumni Association, (608) 263-4507, gevans@waastaff.com
MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Alumni Association and its Big Ten partners are offering an edge to alumni who are job hunting or considering a career move in the lackluster economy.
University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni can join fellow Big Ten grads for a career-transition networking event in New York City on May 19, featuring advice from nationally recognized career adviser Brian Kurth, a 1988 UW-Madison graduate and WAA member.
“No matter if you’re a Badger, a Spartan, a Gopher, or another Big Ten grad, we’re all in this volatile economy together,” said Paula Bonner MS'78, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Alumni Association. “For this special event, we’re leaving the rivalries on the field and creating a chance to network and build career momentum.”
The no-cost Big Ten alumni career-transition networking event will be held Tuesday, May 19, from 5:30–7 p.m. at The Met Bar, located inside the Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel, 569 Lexington Avenue, in New York City. Alumni must register at uwalumni.com/careers by May 15.
UW graduates outside the New York area can hear Kurth’s advice on looking for a new job, a totally new career or starting a business during a free career transition teleclass on June 3, at 7 p.m. Visit uwalumni.com/careers to register.
According to Kurth, a career consultant and founder of VocationVacations®, key components of a successful career transition include pursuing your passions and interests, developing an action plan, addressing your fears and creating your professional brand.
“A career transition doesn’t happen overnight, but that doesn’t mean it takes months or years either,” Kurth said. “Looking for a job is a full-time job. It’s a set of transitions. Mentorship is the crux. If you’re gainfully employed, start planning for the recovery. Get ahead of the competition.”
For both events, Kurth will present actionable tips and practical strategies for managing a career transition. He is the author of “Test-Drive Your Dream Job — A Step-By-Step Guide to Finding and Creating the Work You Love.” His advice has been featured on CNBC, CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, National Public Radio (NPR), Fortune Magazine, The New York Times; the Wall Street Journal, and other national media.
Kurth noted that job seekers with a UW-Madison degree in today’s market can benefit from instant connections to employers and colleagues who have their own links to the Big Ten.
“We recommend that people constantly reach out to their alumni associations,” Kurth said. “Regardless of where you went to college, it’s how you’re utilizing that degree and that experience.”
Badger graduates can also take advantage of other Wisconsin Alumni Association resources to explore new career paths. WAA’s collection of Employment Essentials for Today’s Economy offers services, tools and resources to help Badgers anywhere make career connections during these tough economic times. See more at uwalumni.com/employmentessentials.
Founded in 1861, WAA offers UW alumni and friends a wide variety of services, including the award-winning On Wisconsin and Badger Insider Magazines, career services, student programming, international travel opportunities and lifelong learning events. Learn more at uwalumni.com.
Contact: Gina Evans, Wisconsin Alumni Association, (608) 263-4507, gevans@waastaff.com
MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Alumni Association and its Big Ten partners are offering an edge to alumni who are job hunting or considering a career move in the lackluster economy.
University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni can join fellow Big Ten grads for a career-transition networking event in New York City on May 19, featuring advice from nationally recognized career adviser Brian Kurth, a 1988 UW-Madison graduate and WAA member.
“No matter if you’re a Badger, a Spartan, a Gopher, or another Big Ten grad, we’re all in this volatile economy together,” said Paula Bonner MS'78, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Alumni Association. “For this special event, we’re leaving the rivalries on the field and creating a chance to network and build career momentum.”
The no-cost Big Ten alumni career-transition networking event will be held Tuesday, May 19, from 5:30–7 p.m. at The Met Bar, located inside the Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel, 569 Lexington Avenue, in New York City. Alumni must register at uwalumni.com/careers by May 15.
UW graduates outside the New York area can hear Kurth’s advice on looking for a new job, a totally new career or starting a business during a free career transition teleclass on June 3, at 7 p.m. Visit uwalumni.com/careers to register.
According to Kurth, a career consultant and founder of VocationVacations®, key components of a successful career transition include pursuing your passions and interests, developing an action plan, addressing your fears and creating your professional brand.
“A career transition doesn’t happen overnight, but that doesn’t mean it takes months or years either,” Kurth said. “Looking for a job is a full-time job. It’s a set of transitions. Mentorship is the crux. If you’re gainfully employed, start planning for the recovery. Get ahead of the competition.”
For both events, Kurth will present actionable tips and practical strategies for managing a career transition. He is the author of “Test-Drive Your Dream Job — A Step-By-Step Guide to Finding and Creating the Work You Love.” His advice has been featured on CNBC, CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, National Public Radio (NPR), Fortune Magazine, The New York Times; the Wall Street Journal, and other national media.
Kurth noted that job seekers with a UW-Madison degree in today’s market can benefit from instant connections to employers and colleagues who have their own links to the Big Ten.
“We recommend that people constantly reach out to their alumni associations,” Kurth said. “Regardless of where you went to college, it’s how you’re utilizing that degree and that experience.”
Badger graduates can also take advantage of other Wisconsin Alumni Association resources to explore new career paths. WAA’s collection of Employment Essentials for Today’s Economy offers services, tools and resources to help Badgers anywhere make career connections during these tough economic times. See more at uwalumni.com/employmentessentials.
Founded in 1861, WAA offers UW alumni and friends a wide variety of services, including the award-winning On Wisconsin and Badger Insider Magazines, career services, student programming, international travel opportunities and lifelong learning events. Learn more at uwalumni.com.
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