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Live Webcast Event

Mastering the Industry Job Search Process

Free to the public

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Compare and contrast the 5 types of employment in large corporations, small companies, NGOs/non-profits, and start-ups
Successfully navigate the 12-step industry hiring process
Identify the best general, industry-specific, and niche job search websites
List the 6 core sections of a Job Description and systematically identify ATS-friendly key words and phrases to highlight your transferrable skills
Review common job application materials, pre-employment assessments, and pre-screening questions
Optimize every section of your LinkedIn profile and successfully use the platform to network, find job openings, and conduct company research
Use e-mail and LinkedIn message templates to successfully communicate with hiring managers, recruiters, and alumni
List major considerations when applying for international position

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Matthew P. Cowley, PhD

Matthew P. Cowley, PhD is Associate Vice Provost for Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech. He received his PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida, following his MEd in Higher Education Administration from Auburn University, where he worked in the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business’s Office of Professional and Career Development. Since this time, Dr. Cowley has worked at the University of Florida’s Career Connections Center as well as in Old Dominion University’s Career Development Services unit. As a Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS) for nearly a decade, he is the Founder of Find Your New Direction LLC, where he specializes in helping motivated professionals leverage their experiences to identify and achieve their career and personal goals. His research has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals including Teaching in Higher Education and the International Journal of Multicultural Education.