Power Up Your Career Webinar Series

Hosted by Career Development

  • August 23, 2021 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • August 24, 2021 5:30pm - 8:30pm
  • August 25, 2021 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • August 26, 2021 7:30pm - 8:30pm

All GSM MBA Students*: Join Career Development in kicking off the fall recruiting season with four virtual sessions designed to support you in preparing for your next career position, internship, or career pivot.

*Required for Full-Time MBA students, optional for Part-Time MBA students


Session 1: What Recruiters are Looking For

Monday, August 23, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Join recruiters from a variety of industries who will discuss what they look for in applications; initial interviews; the process for reaching out; diversity initiatives in their organization; how to build your documents for a career pivot; and what enables a candidate to stand out.


Session 2: Crack the Hidden Job Market w/ Don Asher

Tuesday, August 24, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Dr. Don Asher, a renowned international expert on effective and successful job search techniques, who possesses a deep understanding of the employment landscape of global and U.S.-based industries, will present a highly interactive session to prepare MBA students for the recruiting season and build individual job search plans.


Session 3: Crafting Your Professional Story

Wednesday, August 25, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

How do you craft a compelling professional story? What are the frameworks important to building trust and making a connection in those first moments? This interactive session will provide an opportunity to begin practicing your personal professional story as well as takeaways so you can master your message for networking events, interviews, informational conversations, and with your classmates.


Session 4: How to Use LinkedIn to Accelerate Your Career w/ Jeremy Schifeling

Thursday, August 26, 7:30 – 8:30 pm

Jeremy Schifeling and Omar Garriott led education marketing at LinkedIn, so they saw first-hand how powerful a tool LinkedIn is for students and alumni going after the world's most competitive jobs. Now, they've compiled all the most advanced techniques they learned inside LinkedIn to help you do the same in your own career. From understanding how recruiters use the platform to getting an edge in any interview process, get a crash course in LinkedIn's essential techniques. 

Join Us to Discover...

  • How to turn your profile into a recruiter magnet based on how recruiters use the site
  • How to find the right companies, people & roles based on your interests
  • How to network with alumni & put that network to work for you
  • How to use insider info for interview prep & salary negotiation
  • And much more!

Why This Isn't a Standard Webinar

As former teachers, Jeremy and Omar make sure that every session is highly engaging and that all their advice is 100% actionable. As such, you can expect to:

  • Participate in live roleplays
  • Make changes to your LinkedIn profile that will immediately start attracting recruiters
  • Work on techniques that will 10X your chances of getting interviews at any organization

Want to Get a Head Start?

Be sure to get your profile graded for free - so you know where to focus your efforts!