26 July 2024
Getting to Know Alumni Career Services Coach Pete CostaPete Costa (MBA ’99) joined the Darden Alumni Career Services coaching staff in the summer of 2023. After 30 years of global leadership and general management experience, including military service…
26 June 2024
Maintaining Motivation During a Prolonged Job SearchIn the ever-evolving job market, persistence is key. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average length of a job search now stands at 20.8 weeks—a duration that can…
21 May 2024
Juggling Alternate OffersVictor Abiad (MBA ’03) recently wrapped up a successful mid-career search that culminated in multiple offers. He shares his experience here. After graduating from Darden in 2003, Victor worked in…
25 April 2024
Navigating Pay Transparency: Insights from Compensation ExpertsNavigating Pay Transparency: Insights from Compensation Experts There is one interview question that seems to cause job candidates more anxiety than any other: “What are your salary expectations?” If your…
28 March 2024
Rewire to Thrive in RetirementAlumni Career Services Coach Marty Speight interviews Kerry Kirk (MBA ’95) on ‘working in retirement/retirement transitions’. Upon graduation from the Darden School, Kerry enjoyed a 28-year single-firm career at Cambridge Associates, LLC,…
