Making professional friends

Find Arts, Design, Entertainment + Communication Alumni on Connect-a-Bull

Connect-a-Bull is UB’s alumni-student networking platform that makes it easy for UB students to schedule a meeting to get career advice. To find hundreds of alumni industry experts in your field of interest just sign up for Connect-a-Bull and search …

By Ed Brodka
Ed Brodka Consultant | College of Arts & Sciences; School of Architecture
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7 Tips for Building Influence Outside Your Industry

Most people build careers by working hard and earning respect in their own field. While that’s important, there’s another level of growth that often gets overlooked.

Gaining influence outside your industry can open doors that your current role never could. …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Student Spotlight: Jackie Forman’s Career Launch Journey

Career Launch is a four-week virtual program at UB designed to help students grow their professional skills, strengthen their networks, and gain confidence in pursuing career opportunities. Our first fall cohort kicks off on September 11 from 1:00–1:45 PM and …

By Theresa Gerard
Theresa Gerard Consultant | Graduate School of Education; School of Social Work
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How to Network for Consulting

Management consulting is one of the most sought-after industries for ambitious college graduates. It is very competitive for its high levels of compensation, interesting work, and fantastic exit opportunities.

In order to get a job at a top consulting firm, …

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🎧 Key Competencies + Skills

Key Competencies and Skills for Health Services Administration for Graduates Entering the Workforce| 🎧 30-minute listen

It can be hard to …

▶ Career Opportunities in Healthcare Administration with Courtney Sharea, MBA

Career Opportunities in Healthcare Administration with Courtney Sharea | 🎧 35 -minute listen

Are you curious about different career opportunities in the …

▶ Are you Taking Action or Waiting on a Miracle

Are You Taking Action or Waiting on A Miracle  | 🎧 26-minute listen

When we want our entire experience to change, we …

▶ How to Thrive in a Rapidly-Changing Work World

How to Thrive in a Rapidly-Changing Work World | 🎧 63-minute listen

How do you get through each day, let alone build …

Listen up: Why It’s Better to Be Interested then Interesting| 🎧 25-minute listen

As a communication expert, Alison Wood Brooks spends …

▶ Rashida Jones on Mentorship 9 to 5ish Podcast

Rashida Jones on Mentorship 9 to 5ish with the Skimm| 🎧 30-minute listen

Mentors at work. We know they’re good to …

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🔁 How to Find Your People

🙌 Your network is much larger than you think.

Often, hearing the words “connections” and “networking” can easily make you nervous 😰 😱