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Professional etiquette in a hybrid work environment
What does professionalism mean post pandemic? As we return to life post pandemic, etiquette in the workplace has changed. Should I shake their hand? Wear a mask? Order new business cards? How do I network using online tools? From interviewing to in-office and online interaction. Here tips and tricks for professionals about adapting to our new work environment.
Moderated by: Alfonso Salazar, Senior Director at KPMG US, Alumni Regent-Designee for University of California
Featuring: Dr. Tanya Erazo, Founder, Liberate Psychological & Consultation Services, Inc. Adjunct Professor of Psychology, University of San Francisco & John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY)
Recording Date: August 9, 2023
Social mobility and adjusting to an office culture
All UC campuses stand out for advancing social mobility, but what happens once you join the workforce after growing up in a blue-collar work environment? Our panel of UC alumni will share how they adjusted to a work environment unlike anything they had experienced. Hear what advice they would have given to their younger selves.
Moderated by: Josefina E. Canchola ’88, Director of Secondary Programs for the University of California, Berkeley's Puente Project and President-Elect for the UCR Alumni Association Featuring: Frank Figueroa, Ed.D. ’14, City of Coachella Council Member & UC Riverside Financial Operations Manager CNAS Deans Office Cynthia Carter ’06, EPIC Program Manager, Mechanical Engineer at San Diego Gas and Electric Company
Retiring the concept of retirement
Retirement has always been framed as the ultimate end goal, but for many people over 55, it’s just the beginning. From joining new companies to leading multi-generational teams, professionals over 55 have found new ways to learn, contribute to organizations and create new pathways. Retiring doesn’t have to be the end goal, and this event explores what it’s like to rejuvenate your career goals and trajectory.
Retirement has always been framed as the ultimate end goal, but for many people over 55, it’s just the beginning. From joining new companies to leading multi-generational teams, professionals over 55 have found new ways to learn, contribute to organizations and create new pathways. Retiring doesn’t have to be the end goal, and this event explores what it’s like to rejuvenate your career goals and trajectory.
How to land a job at the University of California
UC is recognized as a top employer with outstanding professional careers. If you value a stimulating and diverse work environment and have an interest to contribute to the university’s core missions of public service, teaching and research, please join us to learn more about the exceptional benefits and career opportunities at UC.
UC is recognized as a top employer with outstanding professional careers. If you value a stimulating and diverse work environment and have an interest to contribute to the university’s core missions of public service, teaching and research, please join us to learn more about the exceptional benefits and career opportunities at UC.
Living the dream: Stories of entrepreneurial success
Meet fellow UC alumni who followed their dreams of starting their own business. Hear their stories of how their personal journeys gave them the resilience to overcome the challenges of a start-up and how their community uplifts and sustains their dreams today. This is an inspirational program that you won't want to miss.
Meet fellow UC alumni who followed their dreams of starting their own business. Hear their stories of how their personal journeys gave them the resilience to overcome the challenges of a start-up and how their community uplifts and sustains their dreams today. This is an inspirational program that you won't want to miss.
Building and retaining a healthcare workforce for health equity
Building pathways for healthcare professionals of diverse backgrounds is an important key to advancing health equity and treating vulnerable and under-served communities. Join UC President Michael V. Drake M.D. for an industry-specific conversation discussing how UC alumni serving in leadership positions across health professions are creating spaces for a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce in healthcare to advance health equity.
Building pathways for healthcare professionals of diverse backgrounds is an important key to advancing health equity and treating vulnerable and under-served communities. Join UC President Michael V. Drake M.D. for an industry-specific conversation discussing how UC alumni serving in leadership positions across health professions are creating spaces for a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce in healthcare to advance health equity.
How to build genuinely inclusive workplaces
UC alumni share best practices for fostering inclusive workplaces, including how to help allies understand their role in this work.
UC alumni share best practices for fostering inclusive workplaces, including how to help allies understand their role in this work.
Enhancing your career journey through mentorship
In honor of National Mentorship Month, our panel of UC Irvine alumni shared their insights on where to look for mentors both inside and outside the workplace and gain tips on how to build and maintain an effective mentoring relationship. Learn where to look for mentors both inside and outside the workplace and gain tips on how to build and maintain an effective mentoring relationship.
Learn where to look for mentors both inside and outside the workplace and gain tips on how to build and maintain an effective mentoring relationship
Professional growth is a lifelong journey and finding the right mentors can have lasting impacts on your career success. In honor of National Mentorship Month, our panel of UC Irvine alumni shared their insights on where to look for mentors both inside and outside the workplace and gain tips on how to build and maintain an effective mentoring relationship. This webinar was originally recorded on January 26, 2023 as part of the UC Alumni Career Network webinar series. Handouts and webinar deck are linked below.
Moderated by:
April Hul, the Director of Alumni Engagement at UC Irvine
Featuring:
Jaclyn Kung, Career Development Manager for the Professional Master’s Programs at UC Irvine’s Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
Lilian Allahverdian, Clinical Pharmacist
Ashley Chen, Contract Administrator
Recording Date: January 26, 2023
Being a seasoned professional in a new workplace
This webinar offers insights and strategies to help experienced professionals find, build, and create community in a new workplace and leverage working in an age-diverse workplace. Our panel of UC alumni will share personal experiences and insights along with tangible tips and advice to help you effectively position your skills and background for your next career move.
This webinar offers insights and strategies to help experienced professionals find, build, and create community in a new workplace and leverage working in an age-diverse workplace. Our panel of UC alumni will share personal experiences and insights along with tangible tips and advice to help you effectively position your skills and background for your next career move.