Are you working in a constantly changing environment? If you are working at UC Davis, or anywhere in the UC system for that matter, your answer is likely to be “yes,” in light of all the restructuring that is going on during these tight budget times.

So, perhaps your career needs some restructuring, too, or you need some help managing your career. Last fall, Staff Development and Professional Services offered a brown bag workshop series titled “Navigating Your Career Through Tough Economic Times,” and, due to high interest, the series is being offered again.

The four-part series, free to UC Davis employees, is scheduled to begin Feb. 3. Subsequent sessions, each building on the one before, are scheduled for Feb. 10, 17 and 24. All workshops are scheduled from 12:05 to 1 p.m. in 130 Hoagland Hall. Class size is limited; if you are interested, SDPS suggests that you sign up right away.

Series organizers said: “Navigating your career through tough times takes extra focus and commitment. However, taking charge of your career is worth the investment.

“This series is highly recommended as preparation for maximizing the benefits of one-on-one career counseling. Be proactive and enroll in this series that will help you navigate your career through tough times with ease and success.”

Here are the weekly topics:

Feb. 3—Discover Your Strengths: Are you thinking about a career change, a job shift or professional development? This is a perfect time to assess your strengths and areas for development. Being able to articulate your strengths is crucial for managing your career, writing your resume, interviewing or preparing for your performance evaluation.

Feb. 10—Resume and Cover Letter Writing: Does your resume shine? Whether you are writing your resume from scratch or revising your old one, your resume is a critical marketing tool that presents your strengths, accomplishments and experience to prospective employers successfully. This workshop will help you understand the critical elements of creating an effective resume.

Feb. 17—Interviewing with Confidence: Improve your strategy by knowing what to expect and how to answer difficult interview questions.

Feb. 24—Job Search Tips: Discover proven methods and tips to help you stand out in the crowd, to increase your opportunity for success.

Registration: lms.ucdavis.edu (look under Career Management).
Please enroll in all four sessions of this series.

More information is available from Staff Development and Professional Services: (530) 752-1766 or sdps@ucdavis.edu.