New year, new career goals!

January 13, 2023

New year, new career goals!


 

As you set goals for 2023, the Duck Career Network is here for you. Here are our top tips for enhancing your current role or kickstarting a new career move in 2023, with a little help from the UO community.


 

Maintain, organize, and track your job search

Maintain, organize, and track your job search

With CareerShift, Duck alumni get free access to job openings and employer contact info for millions of companies. Create personal marketing campaigns, store resumes and cover letters, and save correspondences all in one place.

 



 

Use your downtime for professional development

In 2023, prioritize time for professional development and learning from fellow UO alumni. Take advantage of the Duck Career Network’s on-demand media including webinar recordings and skill-sharing workshops. From career advancement and burnout prevention to technical skills sought by employers, there’s much to learn from our alumni experts who want to help you grow professionally.

Use your down-time for professional development
 



 

Get inspired by others' career paths, successes, and setbacks

Get inspired by others’ career paths, successes, and setbacks

Read up on what Ducks are doing across industries and at different career stages. Learn from their successes and setbacks, get networking tips, gain insights into diverse career paths, and more through the Duck Career Network career profiles.

 



 

Get clarity on your next career move

Mission Collaborative’s 30-day, online peer learning career design program connects Ducks who are seeking the planning, clarity, and confidence they need to pursue their dream job.

Get clarity on your next career move
 



 

Consider one-on-one professional guidance

Consider one-on-one professional guidance

Duck Alumni Career Coaches are professional, communications, and/or career coaches who provide fee-based personalized professional development services, and want to help fellow Ducks.

 



 

Find Your Flock

Being a Duck means you are part of the Duck Community, wherever you go. Whether you reach out to one of our professional organizations, regional chapters, or cultural and affinity groups, networking opportunities, fun social activities, and engaging and educational programming are sure to be in store. Get plugged in today, and let fellow Ducks help you meet your networking goals this year.

Find Your Flock