Considering Self-Employment?

Learn all about the joys and realities of self-employment from alumni career ambassadors Bruce Hohensee and Kimberly Jacobson Nelson. Hear how they started their own businesses and find out what it takes to join their ranks.

Does the daily grind climbing the corporate ladder leave you feeling unfulfilled? Do you favor flexibility over stability? Then consider the possibilities of self-employment. It’s predicted soon that 42 million Americans will be self-employed or part of the gig economy of independent contractors.

This free opportunity covers self-employment topics including finances, work-life balance, setting goals and marketing. The presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A.

In this webcast you will learn:

What you need to start your own business
Self-employment basics -How to avoid common pitfalls
Where to find resources

Winning in Life: Leadership - Effective Leading in a Hybrid Work Culture

Winning in Life: Salary Negotiations - Communicating Your Worth

Winning in Life: The Great Resignation - Understanding the Post-pandemic Job Market

Winning in Life: Your Social Impact – How to be a Change Agent Within Your Networks

Salary Negotiations and Earning a Raise

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