An introduction on how to strategically approach editors with pitches, how to orient your own work within the variety of sites that are publishing today, and the major differences between scholarly and public writing. This was the first workshop in the “Secrets of Publishing” series by Ed Simon. Simon is the Public Humanities Special Faculty in the English
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https://onwardsproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Conducting-a-job-search.mp4 Learn how to navigate the job market for your new career in Workshop 5 in the ONWARDS Career Transitions Series. This workshop guides you through effective job search strategies beyond academic or creative sectors. Topics include identifying relevant opportunities, interpreting job postings, and building an organized job search routine. The session emphasizes self-care, time
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https://onwardsproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Interviewing-with-Impact.mp4 This session offers practical tools to prepare for job interviews with confidence. You will learn the STAR method for behavioral questions, approaches to common interview queries, and techniques to manage interview anxiety. The workshop also covers how to prepare thoughtful questions for interviewers and tailor your responses to different audiences. By the end of
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https://onwardsproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Networking-and-Making-an-Elevator-Pitch.mp4 Learn to identify professional communities and confidently approach new contacts in Part 3 of the ONWARDS Career Transitions Series. This session helps you develop a concise, adaptable self-introduction (elevator pitch) that communicates your value across diverse cultural and professional contexts. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Create a clear,
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https://onwardsproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GMT20251023-212610_Recording_1686x768.mp4 Learn how to turn your experience into marketable language in Workshop 2 in the ONWARDS Career Transitions Series. This practical workshop supports you in reshaping your professional materials to communicate your value effectively to diverse audiences. You will analyze examples and practice translating specialized experiences into clear, outcome-focused language that aligns with target roles.
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https://onwardsproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rethinking-Your-Professional-Self.mp4 In Part 1 of the ONWARDS Career Transitions series, facilitator Kimberly Kenyon invites you to explore your core values, strengths, and motivations as you navigate professional transitions. The focus of the session is on self-awareness and purpose rather than application materials. Click the buttons below for a slide deck and worksheet. Kimberly Kenyon has
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