Posts Tagged: Forte Foundation
Exclusive 30/20 Vision Blog Talk Radio Event sponsored by Forte Foundation – April 14th
Posted in Career Advice for Young Professionals on April 13, 2009 at 12:22 am
30/20 VISION ON BLOG TALK RADIO – SPONSORED BY FORTÉ FOUNDATION: “From First Job to Dream Job — Making the Most of Every Career Opportunity”
April 14, 5:00-5:30 p.m. E.S.T.
You worked hard, did everything you were supposed to, and then without warning the job market completely changed. Many current students and recent graduates are now having to reevaluate their expectations for that first big job out of college. This online discussion will discuss how to make the most of your first job, even if it’s not your ultimate dream job. Join in to learn how excelling in your job, whatever it is, will help position you towards your ideal career path. And hear how professional relationships and first impressions make a big difference on setting you in the right direction. (more…)
Free “extra help” for your job hunt: Forte Foundation Virtual Campus
Posted in Recommended Career Resources on November 16, 2008 at 3:08 pm
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, I’m sure it won’t surprise you that I was the kind of student who went to “extra help” sessions after class. I wanted to take advantage of every opportunity to do well and get a good grade. This was especially true in classes like Calculus, where I felt totally overwhelmed during regular class hours (okay, and maybe a little distracted by the cute hockey player who sat next to me).
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your job hunt or career management (particularly in this very challenging economy), there are places you can turn for extra help after hours. I’ve written before about the fact that university career services offices provide free job search and career help to all students and alumni, but I’m aware that these offices can be overbooked and, of course, only open during the day.
If you need more help, more resources and more advice, and you need all of this late at night or on the weekends (and, let’s be honest, it’s hard to fit in a job search when you have classes and/or a full-time job) , here is a new resource I recommend: (more…)
Upcoming events for women interested in an MBA
Posted in Uncategorized on August 21, 2008 at 8:07 pm
I’m a big fan of the Forté Foundation and love the programs they offer for young women interested in business careers. Forté has recently announced their fall lineup of MBA forums — free events to learn about what an MBA can do for you. Here’s more from Forté:
Attend a Forté Forum in the city nearest you and learn about exciting careers in business, network with successful women business leaders, and find out how the MBA degree can open doors and present opportunities you never knew existed. Whether you’re interested in advancing within your current industry, switching careers, or starting your own venture, the Forté Forum can put you on the path to professional fulfillment.
Click here to learn more and register.
Tags: Forte Foundation, MBA
