Career Webinars
Get expert guidance on skill building, job search strategies, and more through a free webinar series from the Michigan Alumni Career program.
Join our webinar series to learn about a variety of career topics led by alumni, industry experts, and coaches. Missed a webinar? Check out our archive to watch full recordings of past sessions and Career Bites featuring key takeaways in short clips.
Upcoming Webinars
Wolverines Bounce Back Stronger: Strategies for Navigating Job Loss and Rebuilding Your Career
Losing a job is never easy, but it doesn’t have to define your future. Join us for a 60-minute webinar with expert career transition coach Dr. Jennifer Nash, MBA’10, who will share proven strategies to transform a professional setback into a springboard for growth. In this session, you will learn how to manage the emotional impact of job loss, reconnect with your strengths, and reenter the workforce with renewed focus and resilience.
Participants will gain practical tools to update their resumes, strengthen their personal brands, and communicate their value with confidence during interviews and networking conversations. Additionally, you’ll receive tips on maximizing your time out of the workforce and strategically addressing resume gaps. This session is ideal for a-maize-ing Wolverines ready to bounce back with clarity and direction.
83% of professionals who were laid off reported that it ultimately led them to a better job (Indeed, 2023). Your next opportunity might be your best yet!
Jennifer Nash, MBA’10, PhD, PCC, is an executive advisor, leadership expert, consultant, and MG100 executive coach to Fortune 50 organizations such as Google, Ford, Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan, IBM, Boeing, and Verizon. She is founder and CEO of Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting, helping successful leaders deliver exceptional results.
Jennifer’s 25-year resume includes serving in executive and leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting and Ford Motor Company and as adjunct professor at the University of Michigan. She contributes to Harvard Business Review, has presented her research at Columbia University, and is a Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching Fellow.
Jennifer is the bestselling author of “Be Human, Lead Human,” a 14-time award-winning leadership book designed to elevate leadership and communication skills and enhance individual and organizational effectiveness.
Inside the ATS: How to Use AI to Control Your Resume + Career Destiny! ⚡
Too often, searching for a job can make you feel like your career and life are out of your control. You apply for a job into an online black box. You have no idea what happens next. And all you know is that you didn’t get the job.
No longer!
Join Jeremy Schifeling, MBA’12, an early LinkedIn insider, for a deep dive into how Applicant Tracking Systems really work — and how to make them work for you.
You’ll learn:
- How the algorithms work by going inside a real ATS
- How to ace these algorithms by nailing the two key parts of every great resume
- How to stand out on your cover letter, including whether you actually need to write one!
Jeremy Schifeling, MBA’12, has devoted his career to helping others succeed in theirs. From teaching kindergarten in Brooklyn to recruiting top students at Teach For America to leading education marketing at LinkedIn, he’s touched the lives of millions of people at every stage of their journeys. Along the way, he’s published the best-selling LinkedIn and ChatGPT for job-seeking books on Amazon, served as a career coach for military veterans at Shift.org and MBA students at the University of Michigan, and produced the most-viewed video in LinkedIn’s history.
Minding Your Mental Health: Everyday Tips to Support Emotional Well-Being
Take a break — for your mind. Join Dr. Alexander Jendrusina, a counselor and clinical psychologist from the U-M Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO), for a session dedicated to enhancing your mental health. While many of us know how to improve our physical health, this session will focus on research-based approaches to support our mental well-being.
You’ll learn:
- How to manage stressful thoughts
- How to respond effectively to uncertainty
- How to infuse mindfulness practices into your daily routine
- Concrete strategies that promote overall mental wellness
You will leave with practical tools to better care for your mental health and improve your overall well-being.
Alexander Jendrusina (he/him) is a licensed clinical psychologist and one of your counselors at the Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASSCO) at the University of Michigan. Alex has worn several hats in his professional work, including those of a researcher, author, public speaker, social justice-focused educator, and collegiate course instructor.
Alex received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to joining the U-M community, he worked as a psychologist in the VA Healthcare System.
As a therapist, Alex utilizes evidence-based practices tailored to client needs while also taking a culturally sensitive, LGBTQIA+ affirming approach in his provision of services. He has specialized and supported many people in addressing experiences of anxiety, depression, race-related stress, life transitions, stress management, and behavioral change.
The Human Opportunity in an AI-Driven World
Artificial Intelligence is evolving faster than our institutions, policies, and cultural norms can keep up. As technologies advance toward artificial general intelligence (AGI), we face urgent questions, not only about AI’s capabilities, but also about ensuring it serves the public good.
In this webinar, U-M Assistant Vice President of Emerging Technology and Support Services Robert “Bob” Jones challenges outdated innovation models and offers a new framework: we need evangelists to imagine boldly, champions to protect what matters, and builders to shape the systems we need. Rooted in the University of Michigan’s values, this session calls on Wolverines to lead ethically, courageously, and collaboratively in the age of AI.
You’ll learn:
- Tips to harness the power of AI to excel in today’s dynamic job market
- How to effectively integrate AI into your work to stay ahead in your career
- Ways to use AI to drive innovation while upholding ethical standards and values
Prepare to lead and thrive in the AI era!
Robert “Bob” Jones currently holds the position of Assistant Vice President of Emerging Technology and Support Services in the Information and Technology Services (ITS) department at the University of Michigan. For over 24 years, Bob has demonstrated unwavering commitment to fostering innovation, prioritizing service excellence, and guiding forward-thinking IT strategies.
At present, he leads the development of an innovative ITS-AI service platform and manages an ITS division dedicated to providing comprehensive support and services to the entire U-M community. His leadership spans a range of product areas, including Microsoft, Google, enterprise desktop services, campus computing sites, and U-M accessibility services. His deep commitment to the university and intricate understanding of its specific needs are evident. This close relationship, augmented by Bob’s technical acumen and strategic direction, plays a crucial role in advancing IT services at U-M.