Professional Development

November 18, 2015
8:30am Navigating Conflict

“Navigating Conflict” is a half-day, interactive workshop designed to promote an understanding of how people typically deal with conflict and introduces a model for successfully steering potential conflict in a constructive direction. During this session, participants will take the Thomas-...

November 17, 2015
8:30am Leading with Influence

Leading with Influence recognizes the fact that individuals often need to use their ability to “enlist, persuade, and engage” others, in order to get results.

In fact, without the ability to influence, individuals can end up working hard and long to strategize, innovate, and achieve their...

November 9, 2015
12:00pm Creating & Delivering Effective Presentations

This hands-on workshop is intended for staff and professionals actively working on presentations to be delivered to audiences externally or internally at Yale. Bring your presentation outline, slides, or ideas with you to fine tune into an effective presentation. Whether you are speaking at a...

November 6, 2015
9:00am Business Writing

The ability to write clearly and persuasively is one of the most valuable skills a person can have. Participants learn to communicate with confidence by focusing on objectives, enhancing clarity, persuading the reader, and increasing productivity. Topics will include: intervention and audience...

November 5, 2015
1:00pm Building Your Online Reputation

In this workshop you will learn about the importance of being aware of your online reputation. Learn how to manage the way you’re perceived online and build a professional profile. We will discuss the best tools to use and how to make the most of your online presence.

The goals of...

1:00pm Building Your Online Reputation

In this workshop you will learn about the importance of being aware of your online reputation. Learn how to manage the way you’re perceived online and build a professional profile. We will discuss the best tools to use and how to make the most of your online presence.

The goals of...

November 4, 2015
9:00am Making Your Resume Work for You

Participants will build skills for resume writing. Participants will learn principles for effective resume writing, different resume styles and their purpose, and how to compose a cover letter. 

Note: THIS CLASS IS CONDUCTED IN TWO HALF-DAY SESSIONS

November 3, 2015
9:00am Navigating Your Career At Yale: Getting Started

This course will be presented by Yale Staffing to guide and assist internal candidates when searching for a new opportunity at Yale.

Discussions will include:
* What you need to know to find your next job
* An overview of the hiring process for internals and layoff
* The...

October 28, 2015
1:00pm Cover Letter Workshop

What role do you think an application cover letter plays? 

How can you make the letter reflect not only your credentials, but you as a person? 

Find out in this hands on workshop which will highlight how to interpret the meaning of your qualifications, how to structure your letter...

October 23, 2015
9:00am Business Writing

The ability to write clearly and persuasively is one of the most valuable skills a person can have. Participants learn to communicate with confidence by focusing on objectives, enhancing clarity, persuading the reader, and increasing productivity. Topics will include: intervention and audience...

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