Duck Career Network Alumni Career Advice and Events

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.
Dominique Beaumonte'

A communication leader's essential tips for students navigating higher education and beyond

June 14, 2022
Dominique Beaumonté earned a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies in 2003. During his undergraduate program, he found his passion for communications and higher education leadership. Today, he is the director of communications and development at Umoja Community Education Foundation. Dominique is also a member of the board of directors for the UO Alumni Association and Black Alumni Network.
Lauren Wooster

Pursue "parallel paths" to your career destination

March 31, 2022
Lauren Wooster graduated from the University of Oregon in 2009 with an English major.  Today, she is currently the Associate Director for Career Strategy and Integration at the University of Redlands and has just recently launched a new business endeavor, Revel Peak Coaching.
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!
Ask a Recruiter

Ask a Recruiter: UO Alumni Panel

April 19, 2023

Hear an expert panel of recruiters share honest and effective approaches to making the job search a little easier! You'll gain tips and strategies on how to stand out as a top candidate in your job search, how to connect with recruiters, and even what it takes to break into the recruiting field. With our panelists' insights and real-world advice, you'll be armed with the skills to pursue the job you want.

Women's Leadership In Business Panel

Women's Leadership in Business Panel

April 12, 2023

Hear a discussion with women business leaders about how they've carved a path in their fields. Learn their leadership styles, the career hurdles they've faced on the road to success, and lessons they have learned about advocating for themselves and others.

Ducks & DEI: Workplace Equity in Action

Ducks & DEI: Workplace Equity in Action

January 26, 2023

Tune in to a virtual discussion featuring Duck alumni and allies for change who are leading workplace initiatives in the areas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Representing various industries and career stages, our panelists will share how their diverse professional and personal experiences have influenced them to acknowledge the impact of DEI and take action to change their workplace communities.

Grow With Google: Reach More Customers Online with Google

Grow With Google: Reach More Customers Online with Google

December 9, 2022

Where does your business show up when someone searches on Google? Join Bryan Caplan, BA ’07, Trainer for Grow With Google, for this info-packed workshop to learn how you can get your business to rank higher on Google Search.

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!
Say Buh Bye To Burnout At Work

Say "Buh-Bye" to Burnout at Work

April 23, 2022

Tired of letting your job call the shots in your life? Ready to downsize your relationship with work and quit burnout without leaving your corporate job? Grant Gurewitz, BS ’13 shares how it's possible to be well at work AND be successful, with his research-backed and tested playbook to keep burnout on the sidelines.

Make Shift Happen In Your Career

Make Shift Happen In Your Career

March 24, 2022

Join Anthony Trucks, BS '08, as he teaches simple steps to gain clarity and direction to reach higher levels of success in your career and in life. A former UO football player and NFL Athlete-turned international speaker and career coach, Anthony's life mission is teaching others how to "Make Shift Happen" in their career.

Grow With Google

Grow With Google: Learn The Basics of Google Ads

March 21, 2022

Consumers no longer “go online,” they live online! In fact, 49 percent of shoppers surveyed said they use Google to discover new items or products, and each search is an opportunity for your business to connect with potential customers. Are you showing up? Join UO alumnus Bryan Caplan, BA '07 your dedicated trainer for Grow with Google, as he walks you through the ins and outs of Google Ads. In less than an hour, you’ll learn how Google Ads work and walk away with a plan to create your own text ads to attract more customers.

How to Win on LinkedIn

How to Win on LinkedIn with Merryn Roberts-Huntley, MBA '06

October 2, 2021

LinkedIn is your own virtual billboard, and its become even more important with the highly virtual nature of finding a job. Whether you’re looking for a job now, or will be in your future, this workshop with Merryn Roberts-Huntley, MBA '06 will help you up your LinkedIn game!

Building Your Resilience

Building Your Resilience: An Interactive Workshop with Mariko Lin, PhD

June 25, 2021

How much energy do you have left to invest in the future? We have recently marked a year into this pandemic and cultivating resilience is more important than ever before. Whether you are in a cycle of burnout or struggling to find the motivation to reengage, many of us are looking forward to a time when things will hopefully feel easier. That is where this workshop comes in.

Upcoming Events
Duck In and Connect Portland

Duck In and Connect: Portland

Portland, OR
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Connect with fellow UO alumni in Portland at Duck In and Connect. Attend guided networking activities, casually mingle, and support fellow Ducks on their career journeys!

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Breaking Free from Hurry Sickness

Virtual
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Tune in for a powerful, research-based session with alumna Kandi Wiens on breaking free from the pressure to always do more—without sacrificing success.

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.