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Preparing for Business and Nonprofit Job Application Series

These four interactive series build upon each other. You will learn about diverse careers, create a professional network, and find jobs that best suit you. You will develop strategies for articulating your relevant, transferable skills, and you will prepare to make a terrific impression on employers! Local employer partners will join us where they’ll share valuable industry insights and trends help you navigate your career development. This is a unique opportunity to ask HR professionals questions, gain personalized advice, and better understand what employers are looking for in potential candidates. 

Workshops occur every Tuesday in February from 12-1 pm via Zoom and are FREE to attend.  The Zoom meeting link is provided after registration in Handshake.  

If you cannot attend, be sure to register in Trellis or Handshake for the workshops as the video and materials will be made available after each workshop to registrants.  

Materials from the series will be made available in the Preparing for Business and Non-Profit Applications Series Shared Folder. Use your UArizona email and password to access the folder.

Schedule and Session Descriptions

Building Professional Bridges: Networking Tips for the Current Job Market

  • Dive into the different types of networking motives and discover how to strategically leverage them to maximize your networking potential on LinkedIn and at industry conferences. Learn actionable tips and techniques to not just connect but truly engage with the right people and open doors to exciting opportunities.
  • Facilitators: Amanda Bogden, Associate Director of Graduate Career Services, Assistant Professor of Practice in the Graduate College & Katelyn Harris Lange, Special Projects Manager, Maricopa County.
  • Register: Tuesday Jan 27, 2026 from 12-1pm (Zoom)

Decoding Job Ads: Leveraging Your Transferable Skills 

  • Identifying your transferable skills allows you to gain a clearer understanding of how your unique experiences and strengths align with the requirements of the job you're pursuing. By recognizing these skills, you can more confidently articulate your qualifications, demonstrating to employers how your past roles have prepared you to succeed in new opportunities.
  • Facilitators: Amanda Bogden, Associate Director of Graduate Career Services, Assistant Professor of Practice in the Graduate College & Bryan Darby QTS Data Center VP of Strategic Technology Initiatives
  • Register: Tuesday February 3, 2026 from 12-1pm, (Zoom) 

Creating Resumes and Cover Letters Employers Will Notice

  • Your resume can either get you an interview or overlooked. Learn what employers are looking for as we decode jobs and create efficient strategies for developing tailored job application materials.
  • Facilitators: Amanda Bogden, Associate Director of Graduate Career Services, Assistant Professor of Practice in the Graduate College & Katie Belous, Workforce Sector Strategies Administrator, Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Register: Tuesday February, 10 2026 from 12-1pm (Zoom)

Interview Preparation 

  • In this session, you'll learn effective strategies for preparing for interviews, ensuring you're confident and ready to showcase your skills. We'll also break down behavioral interviews, offering tips on how to approach them with ease and turn those tough questions into opportunities to shine.
  • Facilitator: Amanda Bogden, Associate Director of Graduate Career Services, Assistant Professor of Practice in the Graduate College & Amber Folkman, Director of Education Implementation, Pipeline Connects 

  • Register: Tuesday February, 17 2026 from 12-1pm (Zoom)