Position yourself for success through strategic job search and networking. Learn how to identify the right opportunities, build meaningful connections, and position yourself effectively.

GSA meetings are held monthly in the Inasmuch Atrium of the Robert M. Bird Library on the OU Health Campus.

This workshop is designed to help participants develop awareness, empathy, and understanding when communicating across differences in perspectives, experiences, and communication styles. Participants will learn strategies for engaging in effective and appropriate communication, facilitating supportive discussions, appreciating unique viewpoints, and recognizing how individual differences influence verbal and nonverbal communication. The workshop will also cover techniques for building rapport and understanding within various teams to enhance productivity, cohesion, and mutual respect. Participants will gain the knowledge, motivation, and skills needed to collaborate effectively in increasingly complex and varied environments.

• Workshop Facilitator: Franklin Hays, PhD
• Location: Inasmuch Atrium, Robert Bird Library

Learn how to craft your story to stand out and get hired. In today's competitive job market, your application materials need to do more than list qualifications; they need to make a lasting impression. Gain expert insights, practical tools, and the confidence to present your professional story with impact.

This workshop will explore the crucial communication skills of active listening and empathy, which will help facilitate understanding and trust in any conversation. You will learn techniques to improve your listening abilities, how to demonstrate empathy in interactions, and how to respond thoughtfully to others’ perspectives, both in personal and professional contexts.  

• Workshop Facilitator: Sage Mauldin, PhD
• Location: Inasmuch Atrium, Robert Bird Library

This workshop will cover the basics of professional networking, including how to build meaningful relationships, approach new contacts, and maintain professional connections over time. You will explore networking strategies both in-person and online, learning how to navigate different networking environments and overcome shyness or awkwardness.

• Workshop Facilitator: Ashley Cheyney, PhD
• Location: Inasmuch Atrium, Robert Bird Library

This workshop will teach you how to develop and refine your personal brand on social media platforms like LinkedIn. It will cover strategies for curating a professional online presence, creating valuable content, and engaging with others in a way that builds credibility and visibility. The focus will be on creating an authentic, consistent online image that aligns with personal and career goals.  

• Workshop Facilitator: Rachel Asmoah
• Location: Inasmuch Atrium, Robert Bird Library

This workshop will focus on leveraging networking to advance in their career. You will learn how to identify strategic networking opportunities, build relationships with mentors, and position yourself for career growth. The workshop will cover how to make the most of informational interviews, industry events, and professional associations to build a strong network that can support their career development.

• Workshop Facilitator: Paul DeAngelis, PhD
• Location: Inasmuch Atrium, Robert Bird Library