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.
Rosa Chavez-Jacuinde

The Power of Listening: Communication As a Key to Professional Success

April 2, 2020
As an undergraduate at UO, Rosa Chavez-Jacuinde studied both international and environmental studies and decided to continue her education further, receiving a law degree soon after with the aspiration to be of service to others. With her extensive knowledge in these various fields, she worked as an attorney where she successfully maintained relationships between herself and others throughout her career.
Teresa Hoffman

Meeting Goals Through Teamwork And Collaboration

February 18, 2020
After completing her degree at the UO, Teresa Hoffman moved back to southern California to further her career as a consultant with various executive firms and Disney, before becoming a corporate staffing manager for City National Bank in Los Angeles. Read on to learn how Teresa relies on teamwork, collaboration and relationship building to ensure her colleagues are well-versed and comfortable in their roles. 
Gurewitz Grant

Change in Technology and Communication

January 24, 2020
Grant Gurewitz received a degree in journalism from the UO, with a focus on public relations. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2013, Grant made the decision to explore his interests in communication and technology in one of the most high-tech cities in the world — Seattle.
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Alumni Spotlight: Career Q&A

May 30, 2019

Shirley Hancock received a degree in journalism from the UO, with a focus on newspaper and broadcasting reporting. After graduating, she spent over 25 years in the television news business. Now a PR consultant, writer and speaking coach, Shirley encourages undergraduates to network within their own campus community, where the connections found right at their fingertips can lead to new opportunities down the road. 

Joe Volpi Headshot

Alumni Spotlight: Career Q&A

May 16, 2019

Dr. Joseph Volpi had a love for science early on, but his passion for people steered him away from a future of engineering and toward the medical field. Here he explains the value in collaborating and learning from those in industries different than your own, and reaching outside your immediate network to obtain career success.

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!
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.

Ducks in Tech

Ducks in Tech: Equitable Hiring, Diverse Teams, Successful Companies

January 27, 2022

Building a strong and thriving business requires team members from a broad set of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Hear from Duck alumni in the tech industry who share their advice and insights on how innovative companies can lean forward to evolve their recruiting programs, hiring processes and commit to creating inclusive environment for long term success.

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.

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!
Upcoming Events
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.