Upcoming Career Development Events
Engage professionally.
Whether it is by attending a Mentor Mingle, a skillUP opportunity, or an industry networking event, you will benefit by participating in a professionally oriented event. Live or virtual, our network will support you in your journey. Interact with peers, mentors, and coaches to retain your professionalism and increase your confidence.
Untapped Potential hosts these events to prepare you to return or 'pivot' to your caliber. We partner with industry providers to deliver our skillUP content to ready you to return-to-work with in-demand skills.. All career development events put you out of your comfort zone while helping you discover your next step professionally.
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Preparing for our Career Development Events
Attending a career development event can be a valuable opportunity to expand your network, gain insights, and strengthen your professional profile. We offer return to work seminars, mentor workshops, and other career guidance events to gain visibility in today's job market, to help you find the right opportunities, and to build your confidence. To get the most out of the experience, being open-minded to new possibilities is key. Follow these steps to prepare and to make sure that you're ready to make a positive and lasting impression.
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Research the Event - Every event is different. Take some time to look into the event’s format, purpose, and key participants. Familiarize yourself with the speakers, agenda, or companies attending so you can customize your approach, set realistic goals for yourself, and make the most of your time.
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Essential Materials: Have handy your UP Profile emphasizing your skills, experience, and any achievements relevant to your goals. Paper and pen for taking notes are essential. If the event is virtual, know the platform to be used, make sure that your software is updated and check your microphone and camera functionality in advance to minimize delays.
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Choose the Right Attire: While today's dress is often business casual. We encourage you to throw on a jacket or a more professional top. Dress professionally and appropriately for the event. Whether virtual or in person, a polished appearance conveys confidence and respect. For virtual, lighting is critical, and your background is part of your professional presentation.
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Practice Your Pitch: Develop a concise, engaging elevator pitch to introduce yourself and articulate your skills, experience, and career aspirations.
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Review Networking Skills: Prior to mingling, plan some conversation starters and prepare questions to ask potential employers, mentors, or professionals.
Preparation doesn’t stop when the event ends. Follow up with connections you’ve made via LinkedIN to strengthen your network and keep the momentum going.
Being prepared helps you make the most of career development programs. Start planning today to take meaningful steps toward your professional growth. Keep checking back and reach out to our team to learn more about our upcoming opportunities!
