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March 25, 2021
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Ten Essential Tips to Reboot Your Career After a Pause
Get current, connected, and confident to reenter the workplace after a career pause with a refresher on the latest job search tools, resources, and approaches.
February 10, 2021
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Recent Alumni: How to Negotiate Your Next Offer
Career Advisor Bill Thompson shares frameworks and resources that will help you reach the best outcome for you — and your employer.
September 16, 2020
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So You Want to Write a Book? Advice from Fellow Alumni
There’s a bit of mystery surrounding writers and the publishing industry — and in today’s environment of proliferating media channels, there are more paths to publishing than ever.
June 02, 2020
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Beyond the Basics: Independent Consulting for the Experienced Consultant
Stanford GSB alumna Robbie Baxter shares how to establish and grow your independent consulting practice, including how to build your brand, package your value, and cultivate new business.
April 30, 2020
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Career Stewardship: Five Ways to Invest in Your Career Right Now
Stanford GSB alumna Rebecca Zucker shares her secrets for career stewardship — taking ownership of your career — so that you can develop your career intentionally in your desired direction.
March 11, 2020
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Building Your Career as a Senior Executive
Tom Friel, former CEO of Heidrich & Struggles, shares his insights about how to establish yourself as a senior executive and work effectively with executive recruiters.
January 16, 2020
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Pivot: Map Your Best Work for 2020 and Beyond
Author Jenny Blake shares a method to pivot strategically into your next opportunity.
November 04, 2019
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Relationship Building for Career Success
GSB alumna Rebecca Zucker shares networking secrets and an easy-to-apply framework to help you make the most of and enhance your existing network.
October 24, 2019
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Alumni Webinar: Tackling Tough Issues in Career Reentry
Get practical advice about how to tackle tough issues in career reentry, including how to get started, how to approach a career change, how to update your skills, and how to deal with ageism.
January 22, 2019
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Pivot: Map Your Next Moves for the Year Ahead
Author Jenny Blake shares a method to pivot strategically into your next opportunity. By doubling down on what’s already working, you can move quickly in a new direction, even in your current role.
December 07, 2018
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The Work-Life Balance Solution: Starting a Service-Based Business
Are you looking for career opportunities that are flexible, profitable, and meaningful? Learn how to start a service-based business that will give you control over your time and your financial future.
September 13, 2018
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The First 90 Days: How to Succeed in a New Role
If you want to have the greatest impact in your work, you’ve got to start off on the right foot. GSB alumna Terra Winston shares her formula for a successful first 90 days on the job.
September 05, 2018
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Managing Your Boss
Get tips from GSB faculty member Frank Flynn about how to cultivate one of the most important relationships in your career — your relationship with your manager.
June 28, 2018
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No Networking Allowed: How to Build Authentic Connections
Stanford GSB alumna Terra Winston shares how to move from a narrow concept of networking that feels awkward and inauthentic to an empowering mindset that allows us to form meaningful relationships.
June 07, 2018
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Anticipating Career Paths that Include Career Breaks
A career break may be the furthest thing from your mind, but there are many reasons you might need to take one. Learn what you can do now to lay the groundwork for a successful career reentry.
January 26, 2018
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Return to Work: Job Interview Tips from Stanford Alumni
Stanford alumni share job interview tips for reentering the workforce after a career break.
January 26, 2018
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Return to Work: Resume Tips from Stanford Alumni
Stanford alumni share resume tips for reentering the workforce after a career break.
January 09, 2018
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Planning Your Life’s Next Frontier
Caroline Hall, professional coach and co-founder of Life Reinspired, shares her tips to awaken your sense of purpose and passion for making this next phase of life fulfilling, meaningful, and fun.
December 01, 2017
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Return to Work: Networking Tips from Stanford Alumni
Stanford alumni share networking tips for reentering the workforce after a career break.
September 29, 2017
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The Informational Interview
This video covers the essential elements of informational interviewing to help you learn, look for work, or “prototype” new experiences effectively.
September 29, 2017
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The Networking Reframe
Many people worry that networking is fake or transactional, but when we understand it as asking for directions, it’s easier to see how it can be authentic and mutually beneficial.
May 19, 2017
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Bill Burnett: Designing Your Life
Design professor Bill Burnett shares five design thinking tips to re-envision your own life, whether you’re at the start of your career or contemplating your next act.
May 13, 2015
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Five Strategies for Surviving a Career Pivot
Learn key strategies for navigating career pivots, including leveraging your strengths, building your knowledge base, and marketing yourself effectively.
