Archived Webinars

Video Webcast! Starting Your Own Business: Lessons Every Entrepreneur Should Know
 (Originally aired: 5/7/13)
Co-sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center and the Brandeis University Alumni Association

This hour-long video chat features Brandeis alumni athletes, entrepreneurs and friends Brad Akers ’95 and Michael Gerstein ’96. Learn how they transitioned from their Brandeis experience as liberal arts students and varsity soccer players to start their own successful companies. Professor Grace Zimmerman moderated the discussion.

The alumni panelists cover various lessons learned that can translate to any budding entrepreneur, from how to make your vision a reality to how to grow your business and stay ahead of the competition. They also discuss the skills needed to make it in today’s economy as a business owner, and how to seek out partners that can round out your skill-set. Watch the recorded version.

Tips for Building Your Brandeis Alumni Network Online (with LinkedIn & B Connect)
(Originally aired: 4/11/13)
Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center

Do you want to connect with fellow alumni for job leads, career advice and informational interviews? Do you have a LinkedIn profile but aren't sure what to do next? Do you know the types of professionals you want to speak with but aren't sure where to find them or how to reach out?

In this hour-long webinar, Alexandra Anweiler Stephens, Hiatt's associate director of alumni engagement, shares specific tips on how to search for and connect with fellow Brandeis alumni online. She will cover the alumni search tool on LinkedIn, LinkedIn groups, Brandeis' alumni directory in B Connect, tips for enhancing your online brand with LinkedIn, and more! Given that networking is a two-way street, the presentation will also cover ways you can be a resource to fellow alumni and students alike. Watch the recorded version (.mov).

Download the presentation slides (PDF).

Strategies for Re-entering the Workforce with Pamela Weinberg '87
(Originally aired: 3/14/13)
Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center

Have you been out of the workforce for some time and are planning to get back in? Are you feeling overwhelmed about how to start, especially in this difficult economy? Does your professional brand need an update or a makeover? In this hour-long webinar, Brandeis alum Pamela Weinberg '87, career coach and personal branding specialist of myobmoms.com, shares specific tips on how to begin this process, whether it involves returning to a chosen profession after raising a family or going to graduate school, or starting a brand new career. Watch the recorded version (.mov).

Download the presentation slides (PDF).

Job Search Tips with Hiatt Director Andrea Dine
(Originally aired: 2/19/13)
Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center

Are you currently searching for jobs? Or do you have a job, but think it's time to move on to another opportunity? During this live hour-long job search webinar, Andrea Dine, director of the Hiatt Career Center, will cover the step-by-step process of finding a job and the resources available through Hiatt and other sources to help you on your way.

Encore Career Strategies
 (Originally aired: 6/26/12)
Co-sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center and the Brandeis Alumni Association

What are the strategies for making a smooth transition to your next chapter? Join panelists (view panelist bios) Linda Breton '67, Director, Affiliate Relations at ReServe, and Carol Greenfield, Founding Director of Discovering What's Next, to learn more in this hour-long discussion, moderated by Andrea Dine, Associate Director of Career Development of the Hiatt Career Center.

Managing Your Brand in the Digital Age
(Originally aired: 3/19/12)
Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center

Regardless of your profession or career aspirations, it is more important than ever to be visible in your field - in the right way. Join Brandeis alum Aaron Finegold '09, worldwide marketing strategy consultant at OgilvyOne, for an hour-long webinar that will cover how you can take charge of your online brand, from enhancing your presence on key social media sites to removing unwanted content from Google searches.

New Year, New Resume, New You
(Originally aired: 1/19/12)
Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center

Your resume is your personal calling card and creates an indelible first impression for employers. In a world in which recruiters see hundreds of resumes for a few job openings, you need to make your resume stand out. During this hour-long webinar, Joe Du Pont, dean of the Hiatt Career Center, will show you how by sharing the evolution process of two resumes from Brandeis alumni, taking them from good to great. Workshop Handouts: Resume Before and Resume After.

Be Your Own Boss: The Challenges & Rewards of Owning a Small Business Webinar

(Originally aired: 11/16/11)
Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center & the Brandeis Alumni Association

Have you ever dreamed about starting your own business, but you are not sure how to make it happen? Curious to know about the daily rewards and challenges that a small business owner faces? Hear from Brandeis alumni who have made their small business dreams a reality, including:

  • Lisa Schreider '96, owner of Lisa's Hands of Time - Personal Concierge Services

  • Jennifer Adler '96, owner of Survival by Design

Careers in Higher Education: Outside of the Classroom Webinar
(Originally aired: 10/26/11)
Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center and the Brandeis Alumni Association

Learn about the different career opportunities in student services on a college campus and steps you can take to transition into this exciting field. Featuring fellow alumni:

  • Sherri Avery '95, Director of Financial Aid and Student Employment, Brandeis University
  • Lee Goldstein '01, Assistant Director of Career Services/Internship Coordinator, Clark University
  • Sharon Rosenberg '00, Director, Alumni and University Relations, Brandeis University

Get Promoted Webinar
(Originally aired: 8/24/11)
Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center and the Brandeis Alumni Association

Are you ready to take the next step up? Want to learn how you can set yourself apart from the pack? Learn tips and strategies for getting ahead and securing your next promotion at work - no matter what field you are in. The webinar is led by Mike Ramer '88, M.A. '89, president of Ramer Search Consultants. Mike is an executive search consultant, an employment expert for legal matters and a trainer for the recruiting industry.

Breaking Into the World of Publishing
(Originally aired: 6/15/11)
 Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center and the Brandeis Alumni Association

Love to write? Detail-oriented with an eye for editing? Hear from alumni who have put their writing, editing and administrative skills to work in the field of publishing, including:

  • Kathleen Duffy '88 - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
  • Devorah Klein '04 - Sterling Publishing
  • Kayla Dos Santos '11 - Jones & Bartlett Learning

The Next Chapter After a Career in Law
(Originally aired: 5/10/11)
Sponsored by Hiatt Career Center and the Brandeis Alumni Association

Are you an attorney ready to make a career change? Did you attend law school and then decide that a legal career isn't what you had in mind? Hear from alumni who have successfully transitioned from a legal career into a brand new career path, including:

  • Wendy Berliner ’95 - Assistant Director, Camp Matoaka
  • David Bunis '83 - Chief of Staff, Brandeis University

Entrepreneurial Careers
 (Originally aired: 12/8/10)

Do you know what it takes to start your own business? Business management, marketing tactics, supply and demand, as well as risk management analysis, are all key items to consider before launching your own entrepreneurial venture. Hear from alumni and university friends that have forged their own unique entrepreneurial paths, including:

Careers in Media
(Originally aired: 11/10/10)

Ever dreamed about doing media relations for a high profile organization? Curious to learn more about the world of radio and television broadcasting? Does developing interactive online strategies and using social media to build a brand sound interesting to you? Hear from accomplished Brandeis alumni in media careers, including:

  • Jeremy Lechan '03 - Media Relations, Boston Red Sox; Basketball Play-By-Play Broadcaster, College of the Holy Cross
  • Kate Gardiner '07 - Media Consultant & Social Media Manager, PBS NewsHour; Founder, Lightbox Studio, a web development company
  • Mollie Warshaw '09 - Account Executive, Schwartz Communications

Careers in the Arts
(Originally aired: 9/21/10)

Curious to know what it takes to be one of the finalists on Last Comic Standing or how to get your own half-hour special on Comedy Central? Want to know what it is like to help coordinate the nation's largest year-round free arts program or work at one of the finest museums in the world? Hear from three alumni who are living these dreams, including:

The Greening of Our Economy: Clean Energy Careers
(Originally aired: 6/24/10)
Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center and the Office of Alumni Relations

Across every sector, new job possibilities are emerging for those with the skills to bridge the divide between the old, fossil-fuel-based economy and the new, energy-efficient one. Hear from a seasoned business executive, a new small business owner, and a college administrator who all have ties to Brandeis and the new “green” economy, including:

  • Joel L. Singer - Managing Partner, Boston Digital Ventures; Adjunct Professor, Brandeis University
  • Janna Cohen-Rosenthal, '03 - Sustainability Coordinator, Brandeis University
  • Michael  Stone '09 - Founding Member/Manager, Falmouth Community Solar Garden LLC; Commercial PV Manager, My Generation Energy