Women in Research/WIRe Accelerate Mini-Program: Kickstart Your Career

  • $200

WIRe Accelerate Mini-Program: Kickstart Your Career

A mini-professional development program for featuring the wisdom and expertise of #MRX thought leaders. Kickstart your career with content on topics such as customer experience, leveraging your personal brand, managing up, and more!

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WIRe Accelerate modules are instructed by leading Industry professionals, many of whom own their own business. Students will have the opportunity to learn and connect with them directly, building an expanded professional network to leverage down the road.

Welcome to "Kickstart Your Career!"

About This Mini-Program
Here's What We Do:
What To Expect
Welcome to Kickstart Your Career!: Your First Quiz
Introduction Wrap-Up and Meet-and-Greet

Module 1: "Claiming Your Seat at the Table"

You only have one chance to make a first impression in any new role. Especially valuable for people in the earlier stages of their careers, this module leaves you inspired with ways to ensure you are making the most of any new role. Learn ways in which you can make your mark and communicate through actions and behaviors that you are focused on being part of the A team. Take away concrete tips on how to plan for your success starting on day one but lasting much longer into the future.
Module 1 | Meet Your Instructor
Video Lesson | Claiming Your Seat at the Table
Post-Video Watch Party
Quiz: Claiming Your Seat at the Table
Supplementary Exercise: If I Knew Then What I Know Now….
Your Module 1 Kickstart Your Career Badge

Module 2: "Finding Your Place in CX/MRX"

Market Research (MRX) and the world of Consumer Insights (CX) is an amazing opportunity for any graduate who wants to how to understand what drives human behaviors and opinions. A group's motivations, desires and decisions will directly impact the potential strategy a business may take. As a result, your potential is relatively limitless. This module will guide you on a few ways to think about what type of role(s) are best suited for you and how to find your place in the world of MRX/CX.
Module 2 | Meet Your Instructor
Video Lesson | Finding Your Place in CX/MRX
Post-Video Watch Party
Quiz: Finding Your Place in CX/MRX
Supplementary Exercise: Exploring Frameworks
Your Module 2 Kickstart Your Career Badge

Module 3: "Growing Within an Organization"

Investing in your professional development is just as important as investing in your financial development. Leaving an organization for external opportunities is a popular path towards professional development; however seeking new routes to growth within an organization can be equally rewarding. Discuss practical ways to grow within an organization. This module covers how to build your reputation internally, seek out more responsibility or promotions while balancing the skills to advocate for proportional increased compensation. Whether you are an employer, or employee; increased retention of empowered and productive talent is a valuable tool for your toolkit. 
Module 3 | Meet Your Instructor
Video Lesson | Growing Within an Organization
Post-Video Watch Party
Quiz: Growing Within An Organization
Supplementary Exercise: Champion Yourself!
Your Module 3 Kickstart Your Career Badge

Module 4: "Leveraging Social To Build Your Personal Brand"

Building your personal brand on social media takes some effort but when done right can land you your next job,  help you meet your business goals or enable valuable connections.  In this module, learn about how to build your personal brand in authentic ways, and learn proven strategies to leverage social to further progress in your career. Whether creating your brand from scratch, refreshing an existing online presence, or adapting your brand to focus on new verticals or subject areas, this module will offer tangible guidance on how to ensure social is a cohesive aspect to your personal brand.
Module 4 | Meet Your Instructor
Video Lesson | Leveraging Social To Build Your Personal Brand
Post-Video Watch Party
Quiz: Leveraging Social To Build Your Personal Brand
Supplementary Exercise: Let's Have a Party!
Your Module 4 Kickstart Your Career Badge

Module 5: "Building Client or Partner Relationships For The Long Haul"

A module focused on how to create authentic connection and strengthen customer loyalty. Growing relationships requires a multifaceted approach to building client trust, staying one step ahead of your client with your expertise and positioning yourself as their growth partner. Hear evidence based strategies to win, keep and grow relationships with clients. Leave the module with a list of tools and different resources you can use to manage relationships now and into the future.
Module 5 | Meet Your Instructor
Video Lesson | Building Client or Partner Relationships For The Long Haul
Post-Video Watch Party
Quiz: Building Client or Partner Relationships For The Long Haul
Supplementary Exercise: Reflecting on “We” Magic
Your Module 5 Kickstart Your Career Badge

Module 6: "What You Should Know About Managing Up"

Creating a positive relationship with your boss makes your life easier, increases your effectiveness, and can help accelerate your career. This is important when you have a great boss or a boss who has shortcomings. This module covers why it's in your best interest and your responsibility to "manage up" as well as arms you with tips on how to do so effectively. 
Module 6 | Meet Your Instructor
Video Lesson | What You Should Know About Managing Up
Post-Video Watch Party
Quiz: What You Should Know About Managing Up
Supplementary Materials: Continued Reading
Your Final Kickstart Your Career Badge

Receive Your Certificate of Program Completion

Follow all of the steps in this section and you'll receive a certificate of completion to your inbox!
1. Complete our Certification Application
2. Complete our Course Reflection Survey
3. Review
4. Celebrate!

FAQs

What career level is this program geared toward?

While this content will be especially helpful for those newer in their career, this program will also be useful to anyone looking to take charge with their professional path, wherever they may be on the journey.

I'm not a woman, can I still attend the program?

Absolutely!

Can my company/AP department cover my course expenses directly?

Yes — contact us for more information on setting up corporate billing.

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WIRe Accelerate

Enhance your skill set at your own pace. Modules include a video lesson, followed by a brief quiz and conversation threads throughout. Complete the program and retain a high score on course quizzes to receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program. Connect with a community of support and growth made up of researchers just like you!