Professional Development and Empower Hour
The Professional Development and Empower Hour Program is responsible for:
- Promoting organizational and professional development opportunities to foster the growth and development of our staff by enhancing staff expertise and competencies.
- Host ongoing staff development or empowerment topics talk, which allow staff to gain valuable knowledge and skills and connect in a supportive ad collaborative environment.
- Connect with organizations across ASU to promote professional development opportunities to staff.
Program Lead: Raquel Harris
As part of the Staff Council's mission to promote organizational and professional development, we host Empower Hours on staff development or empowerment topics.
These talks allow staff to gain valuable knowledge and skills and connect in a supportive and collaborative environment. They are another way that the ASU Staff Council shows its dedication to fostering the growth and development of our staff. Sessions are scheduled for an hour.
Career Workshops | Spring 2026
Attend this professional development series to build confidence, clarity, and momentum in your career journey. Through sessions on self-advocacy, storytelling, strategic career planning, resumes, and interviews, you’ll gain practical tools to articulate your impact, strengthen your professional narrative, and prepare for future opportunities. Whether you’re actively job searching or simply investing in long-term growth, these sessions offer actionable strategies to help you navigate your career with intention and purpose.
Topic + Presenter | Date | Time | Summary | Registration + Recording Links |
| Practical session on current hiring trends, ATS-friendly resumes, and how to create a modern resume by Christopher Watts | Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 | noon - 1 p.m. | Resume Update: Hiring Trends & Resume Tips for ASU Staff. Whether you’re actively exploring new opportunities or just want to keep your materials fresh, this session offers timely insights and actionable takeaways. | Passcode: ^7A1Ki$^ and Presentation |
| Advocating for Yourself by Christopher Watts | Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 | 11 a.m. - noon | Develop strategies to clearly communicate your impact, navigate professional boundaries, and confidently advocate for growth opportunities and resources in higher education. | Passcode: 3KuiqeY! and Presentation |
| Interview Prep Presentation by Kris Adams, Assistant Director for Career Services, Downtown Phoenix | Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | This session equips staff with practical strategies to prepare intentionally, answer traditional, behavioral, and technical interview questions confidently using tools like STAR, present themselves professionally across formats, and follow up effectively to strengthen their candidacy. | Register |
| Narrative Storytelling | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Learn to connect personal values to professional identity, translate professional work into compelling resumes and interviews, and craft cohesive career narratives. | Register |
| Resume Workshop by Maria Leon, Program Manager for Level Up Career Clubs | Monday, March 23, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Whether you’re actively exploring new opportunities or just want to keep your materials fresh, this session offers timely insights and actionable takeaways. | Register |
| Designing Your Next Professional Chapter | Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Engage in skill mapping, future-focused planning, and reflective goal-setting to intentionally design your next phase of professional growth. | Register |
| Interview Prep Lab by Ivy Sofia Facun, Career Advisor for Polytechnic Campus | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Learn how to prepare, respond, and follow up strategically to make a strong, authentic impression in interviews. | Register |
Empower Hour | Spring 2026
Topic + Presenter | Date | Time | Summary | Registration + Recording Links |
| Budgeting by Desert Financial | Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 | 11 a.m. - noon | Register | |
Pay Literacy: by ASU Office of Human Resources | Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Ever wondered what’s really behind your paycheck and total | Register Here |
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