{"id":35548,"date":"2024-12-11T11:15:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T16:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?post_type=bates_events&p=35548"},"modified":"2025-01-20T13:15:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T18:15:21","slug":"making-the-jump-young","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/making-the-jump-young\/","title":{"rendered":"[WATCH THE RECORDING] Making the Jump: Young Professionals Making their First Career Change"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Join us for the first of our three virtual professional development offerings sponsored by our Alumni Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This virtual presentation hosted by Alumni Council members Liza Pearce \u201914 <\/strong>and David Akinyemi \u201921<\/strong> will provide an insightful discussion on career transitions, featuring strategies for job switching, contract negotiation, and planning for your professional growth. Whether you’re navigating the leap from your first to a <\/strong>second job or considering graduate school, this session will provide actionable advice and real-world examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moderated by David Akinyemi <\/strong>\u201921<\/strong>, our panel also includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allie Freed \u201916<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Ed. Non-Profit Coordinator, Higher-Ed Gifts\/Development, MBA candidate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Sachs \u201918<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Principal,
Sarah Sachs Consulting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walter Washington \u201919<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Paralegal, Banking\/Investment Associate, Asst. Coach<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The session will feature a short presentation followed by an engaging Q&A panel. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with fellow Bates alumni! REGISTER TODAY!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Stephanie Dumont <\/a>in the Alumni Engagement office for more information at 207-786-8370.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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