Walden University Career Planning and Development

There is still time to register for Developing an Academic CV for Future Counselor Educators TODAY at 4pm CT! Register now: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlce2gqzkuGd2feFMwLSkVEjYAerGguFu_

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Attention Psychology students! There is still time to register for our career development webinar, The Responsible Use of Social Media for Psychology Professionals! Join us TONIGHT at 7pm CT:

PhD Psychology Webinars

Do you have questions about career explorations, resumes, networking or interviewing? There is still time to register for Drop-In Advising TODAY at 11 a.m. CT (12 noon ET). Register here: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtJIsf-mgpj8pHtS4xrxOXweZJyxyivxS8hKc%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0scdYXsrX-GLIsN27zK4x10fWnK2fV3diWasDDK7WAmQxJaxqNfaeIVrQ_aem_ASlisTpTKYHwpMkkeCAPVeWNaK34QDChkdycEixvz9qXQ-f9CLW-0rVwxwft9XkMpNDLdat9LxoS-NiQaviVCsLD%23%2Fregistration&h=AT1Ru5iEHESIciwVgwl2IrmNCxEO1X_ZDp6ciTNPi5SK90Te7KcyR78CsKX_wTrCTaKdGe0pDxtYvqGJxZnuExg6n-c_3d6yfiH-BLDNd5a-ZJS9C-WA8GyMY6bkzkJ085f7&__tn__=H-R&c[0]=AT1nEK8hfebx7Q9M5qQ_QFqVt3Us33NVxXC6p0NY3ySYhFc5XbSLV1StcGrqr9JL8xCHL8GTXHjvXUd77OVh8Jxe516H935FtOIQyNsAGINutzToQgF9htffqn5GZiHCikNgMByLy1w-F_C8tOG2PsCC27YVnlR3DCLfXIufacCrRrCTgoSc9JoR3r8UGzTBILRriVMQ1oeB7-vZ5-VsvrUelc3OhmwHZyZR

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Career Planning and Development: Office Hours. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Do you have a question about your career that you would like to ask the Career Planning and Development team? Join us for Office Hours! In this session, we will discuss career planning resources that may include the following topics: Career Exploration: Learn more about how to explore career options...

Do you have career questions? There is still time to join us for Office Hours at 5 pm Central (6 pm Eastern)! Register for this event here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Career Planning and Development: Office Hours. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Do you have a question about your career that you would like to ask the Career Planning and Development team? Join us for Office Hours! In this session, we will discuss career planning resources that may include the following topics: Career Exploration: Learn more about how to explore career options...

We're Thrilled to Reach 6000 Strong in Our LinkedIn Group!

Are you a member of the Career Planning and Development LinkedIn Group?

Join our vibrant community where Walden students, alumni and community members come together to connect, learn, and grow. Join us as we continue to create meaningful connections, share knowledge, and support one another on our professional journeys!

Join here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4220485/

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs

Do you have a question about your career that you would like to ask the Career Planning team? Join us TOMORROW, February 7, at 11 a.m. CT for office hours! During this live event, you will video chat with your fellow students, alumni, and a representative of the Career Planning and Development staff. In this session, we will discuss career planning resources on topics like career exploration, resumes, CVs, networking, interviewing, and more!

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Career Planning and Development: Office Hours. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Do you have a question about your career that you would like to ask the Career Planning and Development team? Join us for Office Hours! In this session, we will discuss career planning resources that may include the following topics: Career Exploration: Learn more about how to explore career options...

Attention PhD in Psychology Students!

Are you wondering what doctoral-level career resources are available to help you prepare for your future career? Join Walden’s Department of Career Planning and Development TOMORROW, February 7, at 7 pm CT to learn about strategies, tools, and offerings for exploring career paths, communicating your academic and professional skills, gaining experience, growing your network, and starting your next career chapter. Register here:

Discover Career Planning Resources for PhD Psychology Programs Discover Career Planning Resources for PhD Psychology Programs

Are you interested in school-based student support professions?
Join Walden University faculty and Career Planning and Development staff tomorrow, Wednesday, January 31, at 6 pm CT (7 pm ET) to learn about four school-based student support professions: school psychology, school counseling, school social work, and applied behavior analysis. Commonalities and differences among professions will be discussed. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the key roles and responsibilities, required graduate education and certification/licensure, possible employment setting types, and where to find more information about each profession, including tools and resources available through Walden’s Career Planning and Development department. The presentation will conclude with an opportunity for participants to ask questions to extend their understanding of school-based student support professions.
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Explore School-Based Student Support Professions Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 6:00 PM Central Standard Time.

Learn more about the inspiring career growth of former Walden Graduate Assistant, Martin Culberson, in our latest blog story!

Reflections on my 6-Year Journey as a Walden Graduate Assistant In the six years since being hired at Walden University as a Technology Graduate Assistant, I have advanced my career through several roles as a Teacher, Director of Educational Technology, and my current role as Chief Technology Officer. Would you like to know one of the key reasons I’ve been abl...

Do you have career questions? Join us TONIGHT at 5 p.m. CT (6 pm ET) for some answers! Register for Career Planning and Development Office Hours here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsf-mgpj8pHtS4xrxOXweZJyxyivxS8hKc #/registration

Are you ready for your next job interview? Join Career Planning and Development TOMORROW at 6 pm CT (7 pm ET) and get tips to prepare for a variety of interview formats and learn how to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and strengths with confidence. Register here:

Interview Strategies Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM Central Standard Time.

This holidays are a busy and stressful time! Don't neglect your mental health. Learn more about free counseling: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/student-affairs/wellness

Do you need help with your cover letter? Here are some tips:

Seven Questions to Consider When Writing a Cover Letter A well-written cover letter offers an additional opportunity beyond your resume to highlight your qualifications and set you apart from other applicants. In many cases, including an engaging cover …

Attention educators!

Are you wondering what career resources are available to help you prepare for your future career in early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, instructional design, or a related field? Join the Department of Career Planning and Development as we introduce resources, tools, and offerings to help you explore career options, market your academic and professional skills, and prepare for your next career chapter. This program is being offered in collaboration with the monthly success seminar for Walden students and alumni who are pursuing or have completed programs in the 1) School of Higher Education, Leadership, and Policy and the 2) School of Education and Professional Licensure. Join us TODAY at 5 p.m. CT (6 p.m. ET) for Discover Career Planning Resources for Education Programs

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Discover Career Planning Resources: Education Programs Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time.

How do you create a positive impact?

Today, be proud that you are a positive force in your community. Think of all the times that you have donated, volunteered, or simply made someone laugh. You make a difference!

Make sure to take time today for your mental health!

World Mental Health Day is marked every year on October 10 to raise awareness about mental health around the world and to mobilize efforts to support those experiencing mental health issues. Be sure that you are taking time for your mental health! Learn more: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/student-affairs/wellness

“Our history is a living history, that has throbbed, withstood and survived many centuries of sacrifice. Now it comes forward again with strength. The seeds, dormant for such a long time, break out today with some uncertainty, although they germinate in a world that is at present characterized by confusion and uncertainty.” – Rigoberta Menchú Tum

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! Today we celebrate and honor Native American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures. Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/5-things-to-know-about-indigenous-peoples-day

Do you want to take your career in a new direction? Join us on Thursday, September 28 at 6 p.m. CT to explore career research sites and tools that can help you uncover career options, jobs, employers, and more! Discover how Career Planning and Development can help you prepare for your next career move.

Register now: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4337730/4E4D051818967BA529BBF9DE95652C22

We all have have stress! Learn some strategies to help you manage your mental health!

Do you need to write a cover letter and don’t know where to begin? Join us on Thursday, 3/16 at 6:00 p.m. CDT for Create a Custom Cover Letter and get some tips! Register:

Career Skills Series: Create a Custom Cover Letter Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM Central Daylight Time.

Join us tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time for Discover Career Planning Resources for SoC Students! The program will be livestreamed on Chi Sigma Iota – Omega Zeta Chapter’s YouTube Channel:

Discover Career Planning Resources for SoC Students Presented by Dina Bergren

If you are in the healthcare field, do not miss this powerful event!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Dying to Belong: Public Health, Health Disparities, and the Law . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Belonging is fundamental to unleashing human potential. Belonging is a basic human need. It is a sense of psychological safety and security. We all – no matter our background, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, race – have a need to feel a sense of belonging. Belonging is tied to dignity, ...

Do you have career questions? Join us for Office Hours on 1/19 @ 6pm ET - we can help! http://ow.ly/yykS50MtbsG

Are you making the most of your LinkedIn account? Learn how you can make more professional connections: https://waldencareerservices.com/2023/01/09/engage-on-linkedin-find-connections-and-career-opportunities/

Your career is important, but nothing is as important as your physical and mental health! Learn more: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/disability-services/mental-health

The holidays can be stressful! Make sure that you are taking time for your mental health. Learn more: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/disability-services/mental-health

What are your favorite time management tips?

Tip: Make the most of your precious time! Learn more about time management and other life balance insights on the Academic Skills Center blog: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/academic-skills-center/success-strategies/school-life-balance

Don't wait until you need a resume - make your free SkillsFirst account today!

Get Started with SkillsFirst: Prepare for Your Future! Are you ready to communicate your professional and academic skills to employers?  Do you need to quickly update your cover letter, resume, or career portfolio to send to professional contacts …

Happy Veterans Day!

There are about 18 million Veterans living among us, in every state and territory and from every walk of life. Let's take time to honor our military veterans today. Thank you for your service!