November 4, 11:00am – 12:00pm
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Program Description
UW–Madison employees will learn how to strategically tailor their resumes to align with specific job listings and stand out in a competitive hiring landscape. We’ll explore how to effectively market your skills and experience, leverage AI to enhance your resume without losing your authentic voice and avoid common pitfalls that can derail your application. Whether you’re updating your resume for internal opportunities or exploring new career paths, this session will equip you with actionable tips and modern techniques to make your resume work smarter for you.
Audience
UW–Madison Faculty and Staff
Cost
Free
Format
Virtual via Zoom
Contact
Amanda Aegerter, Learning and Talent Development, Office of Human Resources
About the Presenter
Christopher East
Organizational Career Development Specialist, Learning and Talent Development
Christopher E. East is a Senior Organizational Development Specialist at UW–Madison’s Office of Human Resources, where he leads institution-wide career development initiatives that support the professional growth of over 26,000 staff. With more than two decades of experience in higher education and workforce development, Christopher has designed and facilitated innovative learning experiences, integrated digital career tools, and built strategic partnerships across K–12, technical colleges, and universities. His expertise spans career strategy planning, learning experience design, stakeholder engagement, and performance management. Prior to his current role, he served in multiple capacities at UW–Madison’s Student Career Center, where he led communications, assessment, and advising efforts to enhance student career readiness. Christopher holds a Master of Science in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of the Pacific.