Hosted by Alumni Relations and led by alumni entrepreneurs, industry professionals, faculty, and Career Coaches, these events offer valuable tools and strategies for every industry, background, and level of experience—helping you feel empowered and supported throughout your career journey. Discover events with networking opportunities, resume workshops, industry-specific panels, and more.
Browse the events below and register today. New events and webinars are added throughout the year—check back for exciting updates.
Career Conversations: Breaking professional inertia
Tuesday, May 13
Noon – 1 p.m. (ET)
Virtual Event
Why is knowing what to do in our careers so much easier than actually doing it?
Whether you’re feeling stuck in your current role or frustrated by your job search, you’re not alone—and there’s a way forward.
Join fellow Rochester alumni for a powerful, interactive virtual workshop led by leadership and executive coach Alex Pearlman ’07. You’ll explore the science behind professional inertia and learn how to move from analysis to action.
In this workshop, you’ll:
• Uncover why motivation lags, even when you know what needs to change
• Discover where you stand with a self-assessment
• Learn a proven decision framework to clarify your next move
• Walk away with actionable strategies to break the inertia
Bonus:
Before the event, you are encouraged to take Alex’s self-determination compass—a 10–15 minute assessment that offers personalized insights into your motivational strengths and growth areas. The assessment link will be shared in your registration confirmation email.
Come prepared to get the most out of the session. Aggregate results will be shared and discussed live.
About the speaker
Alex Pearlman ’07 is a leadership & executive coach who helps professionals break free from professional inertia to find clarity, build confidence, and achieve meaningful growth. Using his proprietary Self-Determination Compass framework, Alex combines business strategy expertise with human development insights to create transformative coaching experiences. As a former PwC Strategy& consultant and education leader, he brings a unique perspective to leadership development. Alex holds an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation, completed the Columbia Coaching Certification Program at Teachers College, and earned his MBA from Columbia Business School. At the University of Rochester, Alex earned his bachelor’s degree in political science, served as Students’ Association President, chaired his 5th and 15th reunion committees, and is a George Eastman Circle member. Learn more at www.pearlman.coach.
Job Talk: Taking advantage of networking platforms
Friday, June 6
Noon – 1 p.m. (ET)
Virtual Event
Ask us anything! Bring your questions and join fellow alumni and friends for a refreshingly real conversation on all things career-related, featuring co-founders of Paradigm Partners, Barbara Grossman ’77, P’10 and Jay Berger P’10. With decades of experience in executive search and career development, Barbara and Jay will offer their guidance and advice on preparing you for your next steps, interviewing, resume writing, career transitions, and more.
This is a regularly occurring career resource, and everyone is welcome to join!
We kindly ask that you register in advance. A link to join the event will be shared in your registration confirmation.
You can also connect with Barbara and Jay on LinkedIn, and visit the Career Coaches page to see Barbara’s profile.
Questions? Reach out to the Greene Center!
Brittney Tuner | Employer Engagement Program Director
