Career Corner – The Armstrong Center for Alumni Career Services

Preparing for Midyear Reviews: A Five-Step Process

Sometimes, planning for midyear or annual reviews can feel like a job in and of itself. However, we can take five concrete steps to ensure that feedback does what it is intended to do — improve our performance.Step 1: Understand your organization’s performance evaluation processWhat metrics will be…

By Gwen Mellor Romans- May 20, 2020

Can MBAs Succeed in the Gig Economy?

Jan Malasek (MBA ’95) is CEO of OnDemand Resources, a four-time Inc. 500/5000 provider of project-based and interim professional talent in the areas of strategic procurement, supply chain management and operations. Jan founded OnDemand with partner Jessica Malasek (MBA ’96) in 2003. Darden Alumni Career Services recently…

By Marty Speight- April 29, 2020

Career Management, General, Job Search

Navigating Unemployment in a Time of Crisis: 3 Tips

Due to the impacts of the growing coronavirus pandemic, this is a very scary time for people all over the world. For many, the fear is related to their personal health and health of families. However, the widespread and still uncertain economic impacts of the pandemic are creating deep concerns…

By Jennifer Coleman- March 24, 2020

Career Transition, Job Search

Lessons From the Field – Chris Lalik (MBA ’86) Shares Post-Layoff Job Search Strategies

After graduating from Darden in 1986, Chris Lalik spent seven years in consumer packaged goods at General Mills and James River. Since then, he has worked in outdoor sporting goods and has been able to combine his passion for the outdoors with his career at companies like Bushnell, Redfield, Puma…

By Chris Lalik- February 17, 2020

Career Management, General

Books on Career: Alumni Career Services Coaches Review Their Latest Reads

December and January often bring a time for reflection … and time for a good read. Several of the Darden School’s Alumni Career Services coaches used the holiday as an opportunity to catch up on a few books from the business genre. Looking for a new book? Read on for…

By Jennifer Coleman- January 22, 2020

Career Management, Career Transition, Job Search

Internal Transfers: An Alternative to Jumping Ship That Could Jump Start Your Career

A common subject in Darden Alumni Career Services’ conversations with clients is internal transfers. It is common, and often a good idea, to consider a move within your company before jumping ship. But what are the risks?How does one navigate the politics of such a move? For insights, I…

By Jennifer Coleman- December 18, 2019

Advisory Services, Career Management, Career Transition, Job Search

Four Essential Tips for Interview Preparation

We all know the adage, “you only have one chance to make a first impression.” There is no better application of this truth than the job interview. Showing up with confidence and conviction is critical for interview success, and the best way to gain confidence and conviction is through solid…

By Marty Speight- November 25, 2019