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Career Management, Career Transition, Job Search, Networking

Finding the Career Pathways From Big Company to Small

Michael Snyder (MBA ’09) shares the highlights of his journey from a big corporation to a smaller technology company.I had always worked at larger organizations — BB&T (now Truist) prior to Darden, Booz & Co. immediately after Darden and Amazon Web Services (AWS) after that. I gravitated to…

By Marty Speight- July 28, 2020

Career Management, Career Transition, Job Search, Networking

Is Your LinkedIn Profile Getting Views? 6 Tips to Rise in Search Results

If you find yourself with a little extra time on your hands these days, you might seize the opportunity to spruce up, and “optimize,” your LinkedIn profile. Optimization is important for two reasons: If you apply to a new position, it is likely that the hiring manager and/or recruiter…

By Lindsay Guthrie- June 23, 2020

Career Transition, Job Search

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 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, 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

Career Management, Career Transition, Job Search

Landing Your Dream Location (When the Job Opportunities There Look Slim)

David Miller (MBA ’12) shares insights from his recent job search and desire to return to Virginia. When I first moved to Charlottesville over 9 years ago, it immediately felt like home. During my two years at Darden, I embraced everything the city had to offer: the University of…

By David Miller- October 23, 2019

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