Join us for a dynamic panel discussion focused on the power of building meaningful professional connections. Featuring engaged UCF alumni leaders, this session will highlight how networking can open doors, create opportunities, and support long-term career growth. Panelists will share personal experiences, actionable strategies, and practical tips for navigating both in-person and virtual networking spaces.
Ready to take your next professional step? Join UCF Alumni Engagement for a dynamic webinar designed to help you elevate your resume and prepare for career success. Whether you’re entering the workforce or making a strategic pivot, this session will equip you with the tools to confidently showcase your experience and stand out in today’s competitive job market.
Expert career coach Alaina Rahaim ’16 will help you revitalize your resume with the latest trends. In this 60-minute session, you’ll learn how to highlight your achievements and tailor your resume for career growth. Whether you’re aiming for a career move or keeping your resume sharp, this webinar will give you the confidence to make it stand out.
Are you tired of haunting job boards and submitting resume after resume, only to be ghosted by employers? Come learn the best tips and tricks (or treats!) to flesh out that skeleton of a resume and make a spook-tacular first impression! In this webinar, you will discover how to strategically organize your experiences and present your skills, so you can submit a tailored document that stands-out from the crowd of applicants. Crafting a boo-tiful resume and applying to jobs doesn’t have to be so scary!
Employers spend less than 6 seconds looking at your resume the first time. In a tough job market, you need a resume that helps you stand out in a sea of applicants. Alaina Rahaim ’16, shares with us her tips and strategies on writing an interview-worthy resume!
What You’ll Learn
-Tips on improving your resume’s performance
-Resume formatting best practices
-How to communicate your qualifications and brand
Workers are quitting in rapid numbers and candidates have more leverage. Join us as career coach, Holly Noon ’11 ’16MS, shares with us her tips and strategies on creating a professional resume that gets noticed.
What You’ll Learn:
Steven Branstetter ’11, director of recruiting and member of the EAG (Expert Advisory Group) for LinkedIn Recruiting and Staffing, provides tips and strategies on how to use your experience to build your professional story into a resume. Branstetter coaches on how to use and show the transition of your work experience to get your next job and leverage your network.
Get ready to ace your next interview! In this fun, 60-minute session led by a UCF Alumni Career Coach, we’ll cover how to dress to impress, tackle tricky interview questions and craft the perfect thank-you note. Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, this webinar will help you feel confident and ready to shine. Don’t miss out on these insider tips!
Step into your next interview with clarity, confidence and a communication strategy that helps you stand out for all the right reasons. This session breaks down the essentials of strong verbal and nonverbal communication, from crafting impactful answers to managing nerves, reading the room and expressing your value with ease. Whether you are preparing for your first professional interview or aiming to move into a leadership role, you will leave with practical tools, proven techniques and the confidence to showcase your best self.
A career development plan can be a helpful tool to identify, organize and communicate your career goals. Part of career planning is deciding on which action to take based on the information you collect. Join us as Career Coach, Sim Khandaker ’07 ’15MA, shares his tips on creating a career development plan for any stage of your career!
Join our Wishing on a STAR: Next Level Interviewing Webinar on Wednesday, Feb.21! UCF Career Coach Courtney Pruitt ’08 will guide you through the STAR method, enhance your interview skills and uncover the secrets of presenting talents like a pro. You will leave with a standout interview toolkit!
A series of workshops to teach you skills you didn’t know you needed to know.
In this session, we speak with Heather Deyrieux ’03 ’09MSM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR to answer your questions on preparing for a virtual interview, showcasing your best self, and leaving a lasting impression!
Ready to get paid what you’re worth? Join us for a 60-minute, power-packed webinar led by a UCF Alumni Career Coach, where you’ll learn the ins and outs of salary negotiations. From researching market rates to confidently making your ask, this session will give you the tools to negotiate like a pro. Whether you’re negotiating your first salary or seeking a raise, you’ll walk away with tips to help you secure the best offer. Don’t miss this chance to boost your earning potential!
Salary negotiating can be scary, but we can all learn how to be more confident during the process! If you’re looking for a promotion or maybe a new role with a higher salary, then this webinar is just for you! Join us in this live audience Q&A as Career Coach, Sim Khandaker ’07 ’15MA, shares his tips on salary negotiations and making more money in the workplace!
What You’ll Learn
Join us for an engaging conversation designed for professionals who are ready to move beyond the middle of their careers and step into new opportunities. This session will explore how to build the skills, strategy, and career momentum needed to grow into leadership roles, expand your professional network, and position yourself for the next chapter of your career.
Panelists will share insights on navigating career plateaus, building meaningful professional relationships, identifying the right development opportunities, and cultivating the leadership mindset needed to advance in today’s evolving workplace.
Whether you’re launching your career, stepping into leadership, or redefining your professional path, this session will help you gain clarity and move forward with confidence. Explore practical strategies to identify your strengths, align your goals with your values, and create a focused plan for what’s next. Walk away with renewed direction, actionable next steps, and the confidence to own your professional journey.
Join us as we speak with Tiffany Carroll ’12 and Rebecca Pourghafari ’09 from IZEA, a marketing technology company that provides software and services that enable brands to collaborate with influencers. In this guided session moderated by Jordan Grushka ’14 ’16MA, Chair-elect of the UCF Young Alumni Council, we will discuss the growing industry of influencer marketing, the many different roles IZEA seeks to fill and how you can transition from one career into this newer industry!
A career development plan can be a helpful tool to identify, organize and communicate your career goals. Part of career planning is deciding on which action to take based on the information you collect. Join us as Career Coach, Sim Khandaker ’07 ’15MA, shares his tips on creating a career development plan for any stage of your career!
What You’ll Learn:
• How to define your personal and professional goals
• The important steps in the career planning process
• How to take action to complete your career goals
If you are considering a career transition, this webinar is just for you! Join us as Career Coach, Alaina Rahaim ’16, shares with us her tips and strategies on navigating your career journey and determining what career paths are best-fit for you to pursue. Alaina is an outgoing, empathic Career Coach and National Certified Counselor, with expertise in a variety of career planning and professional development topics. Whether you’re transitioning into a new career or choosing for the first time, this webinar will teach you career exploration strategies through self-reflection, online research, engaging in experiences, and networking.
UCF Alumna, Lynn Chisholm ’80, will share tips and strategies on making a career change that works! Lynn will discuss how to:
Start 2026 with clarity, confidence and purpose. This webinar is designed to help YOU set bold, achievable goals while addressing the imposter syndrome that can undermine motivation and momentum. Discover how self-doubt impacts goal setting, identify meaningful goals aligned with your strengths and values and develop practical strategies to move forward with confidence. Learn a clear framework for goal setting and the tools needed to follow through in the year ahead.
Picture yourself crafting a masterpiece that mirrors your dreams and serves as a daily reminder that will lead you toward the future you’ve imagined. This session will be a dynamic exploration, where each image and word ignite inspiration and fan the flames of motivation.
Discover the importance of prioritizing self-care in this 60-minute webinar led by Career Coach Symone Barnes ’13. Learn practical strategies to manage stress, enhance resilience, and improve your overall well-being. Whether you’re a busy professional or caregiver, this session will empower you to make self-care a priority in your life.
This virtual informational is for all mentors and mentees participating this academic year. Participants will meet their UCF point of contact, learn about the UCF Knights Network and the milestones they are expected to complete as part of the program.
Mentorship programs are designed to provide professional development strategies through mentor-mentee connections. The University of Central Florida students and alumni are matched based on the professional development skills the student desires to learn.
This zoom webinar is the Kickoff meeting for all mentors and mentees participating this academic year. This program will teach participants about UCF Knights Network and the milestones they are expected to complete as part of their program.
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion focused on the power of building meaningful professional connections. Featuring engaged UCF alumni leaders, this session will highlight how networking can open doors, create opportunities, and support long-term career growth. Panelists will share personal experiences, actionable strategies, and practical tips for navigating both in-person and virtual networking spaces.
Prepare to make a strong and lasting impression at the UCF Alumni Career Fair on Thursday, May 21. This hands-on session will focus on how to confidently present yourself to employers, including refining your resume, selecting professional attire, and delivering a compelling elevator pitch. Participants will walk away with practical strategies to stand out, communicate their value clearly, and approach the career fair with confidence.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an engaging webinar designed to help you land the job you’ve always wanted. Hear firsthand insights from successful UCF alumni and top recruiters as they share strategies for standing out in today’s competitive job market.
Discover how to create a strong personal brand on social media with Natalie Zfat ’06, a social media entrepreneur, Forbes Contributor and UCF alumna. Natalie has partnered with some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Facebook, American Express, Samsung and LinkedIn. Now, Natalie brings her expert advice to building the next great brand: yours!
Natalie Zfat ’06 is a social media entrepreneur and Forbes Contributor who has partnered with some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Facebook, Samsung, LinkedIn and American Express. Zfat’s beloved social media community of 100K+ followers are dreamers, doers and entrepreneurs, from college students to CEOs. Zfat is a regular contributor to the business industry’s most respected publications and most importantly, a proud UCF alumna! On May 12, Natalie will host a professional development session on How to Use Social Media to Stand Out to Employers.
Join us for Success Secrets: Standout Strategies from UCF Alumni Employers! Hear directly from UCF alumni employers as they share insider tips on standing out as a candidate, advancing your career and thriving in today’s job market. Whether launching your career or looking to grow, this webinar offers the guidance you need to take the next step confidently.
In this transformative session, UCF Career Coach Jessica Villegas ’13 will guide you through the fundamental aspects of professional branding. Discover the “who” – your authentic self; the “what” – your strengths and skills’ the “when” the opportune moments to shine, and the “how” – effective strategies to craft a compelling personal brand. Join us for an inspiring journey where you will learn to leverage your individuality to success. Take advantage of this chance to unlock your full potential!
