Alumni Career Advice and Events
Read alumni career profiles and blogs, watch event recordings, and see what's coming up!
Career Profiles
Ducks with career and job search insight and industry experience are here for you, offering their perspectives and advice to enhance and inspire you in your career path. Through alumni career profiles and blogs, you can access alumni insiders’ perspective on jobs, organizations, and industries.
Career Profile
April 25, 2014
"Having just graduated from college and moving half-way across the country, getting to work for one of the biggest PR agencies in the country was such an empowering experience. It felt like I was really taking my career into my own hands.”
Career Profile
March 3, 2014
After an incredible undergraduate experience, Ginny Ehrlich ’91, MS ’97, PhD ’12 returned to the UO to become a three-time Duck by completing her masters in special education and her doctorate in educational policy.
Career Profile
February 25, 2014
As a shy, young reporter for the Daily Emerald and an undergraduate journalism student, Sandra McDonough ’76 could never have imagined that one day she would find herself president and CEO of the Portland Business Alliance.
Career Profile
February 19, 2014
Jett Johnson ’10 shares experiences and invaluable lessons he gained while studying for his Masters in Education at the UO.
Career Profile
December 31, 2013
UO alumnus Gil Beverly, MBA '03 remembers the Chicago Bears games he attended as a child, sparking a lifetime passion for sports. This passion fuels his work today, and his commitment to the career he has built in sports marketing and business.
Event Recordings
We don’t want our alumni to miss out on our array of webinars. There’s no substitute for meeting in person, but when that’s not possible, or you’ve missed an event, a recording is the next-best thing. Watch these at your convenience, then consider attending a future event!
Alumni Skill-Share
Both hard and soft skills play equal roles in employment, career success and work-life balance. When seeking the ideal job candidate, employers must consider a diverse set of skills that demonstrate achievements. Whether it's people-oriented skills or analytical data-centered skills, our Duck alumni community is made up professionals eager to share their expertise!
The Duck Career Network is happy partner with volunteers to bring you an ever-growing skill-sharing series, covering a wide range of career topics. Check back often see what's new!
Life Beyond UO
We want to ensure our graduating Ducks are prepared for life after the UO, and our alumni volunteers are here to help. We leverage our alumni as advice givers and storytellers to the benefit of soon-to-be grads. This blog series, completely written by alumni contributors, features a variety of helpful content for students and new graduates. Topics range from setting down roots in a new city to establishing oneself as a professional, from interview and job search tips to the benefits of networking and chapter involvement.