Sallie Lesemann – Career Corner

Getting to Know Darden Alumni Career Services Executive Director and Coach Jen Coleman

Jen Coleman (pictured here on the Colorado Trail in San Juan National Forest, Colorado) has served as executive director for Alumni Career Services since the fall of 2015. Prior to joining Darden, she was assistant dean at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business Career Center. Jen received her undergraduate degree…

By Sallie Lesemann- April 23, 2019

Career Management

Find Out How Darden Career Link Can Help You Manage Your Career

Are you seeking a new position? Looking to hire a Darden alumnus?If your answer is yes to either question, it’s time for you to take advantage of Darden Career Link (DCL) powered by GradLeaders. In an effort to better serve our students and alumni, Darden’s Career Development…

By Sallie Lesemann- August 25, 2017

Career Management

Could a ‘Career Boomerang’ Be Right for You? One Darden Alumna Shares Her Story

Katherine Brownson (MBA ’12) shares her career experience of returning to work for a former employer in the following guest post to the Armstrong Center for Alumni Career Services’ Career Corner blog.As I pressed the elevator button for the eighth floor, I glanced around to my fellow riders to…

By Sallie Lesemann- February 28, 2017

General

Winter – A Great Time for Reflection and a Good Read

Been looking for a good read in the self-help genre? Check out these books reported on by our Armstrong Center for Alumni Career Services coaches:Ego is the Enemy by Ryan HolidayLast fall, an alumnus I met in Seattle recommended, rightly, that I read Ego is the Enemy…

By Sallie Lesemann- January 30, 2017

Career Management

Want to Relaunch or Advance Your Career? Volunteer!

By Hallie Smith (MBA ’98)I’ve always been pretty leery of New Year’s resolutions, but as 2016 comes to a close, I’m reflecting on how I’ve spent my time and energy in the past year. I’m certainly eager to contribute to the greater good in…

By Sallie Lesemann- December 13, 2016