{"id":346,"date":"2026-05-13T10:41:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T14:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clemson.alumniclubs.us\/blackalumnicouncil\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=346"},"modified":"2026-06-07T12:40:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T16:40:52","slug":"the-empowered-series-beyond-the-clemson-degree","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/clemson.alumniclubs.us\/blackalumnicouncil\/event\/the-empowered-series-beyond-the-clemson-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"The Empowered Series: Beyond the Clemson Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer_structuredContent__k7mNB StructuredModuleRenderer_text__GaXOv\" data-testid=\"text-content\">\n<div>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cndO-L-qIdM?si=7wQyYsxnE1OCsT0c\">[ VIEW THE REPLAY HERE ]\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A conversation about what YOU can do to showcase your skills in an evolving job market!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer_structuredContent__k7mNB StructuredModuleRenderer_text__GaXOv\" data-testid=\"text-content\">\n<p>The job market has evolved\u2014and so have expectations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join the Clemson Black Alumni Council for our second session of The Empowered Series:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beyond the Clemson Degree: Why Skills Drive Hiring Decisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday May 19, 2026<\/li>\n<li>7PM EST<\/li>\n<li>Via Zoom<\/li>\n<li>Must RSVP to receive the Zoom link (shared 3 days prior to event)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/beyond-the-clemson-degree-why-skills-drive-hiring-decisions-tickets-1988991640539?aff=oddtdtcreator\">CLICK HERE TO RSVP!\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer_structuredContent__k7mNB StructuredModuleRenderer_text__GaXOv\" data-testid=\"text-content\">\n<p><em>A degree may open the door, but it\u2019s your skills that determine whether you move forward. Today\u2019s recruiters are\u00a0<\/em><em>focused on what you can demonstrate: how you think, how you solve problems, and how you create impact.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In this candid, interactive webinar, you\u2019ll gain insight into how hiring decisions are actually made, what\u00a0<\/em><em>differentiates candidates in competitive pools, and how to clearly communicate your value\u2014whether you\u2019re early\u00a0<\/em><em>in your career or looking to reposition yourself.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT OUR FEATURED PRESENTER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sejal Brownlee, C&#8217;12<\/p>\n<p>Sejal Brownlee, widely known as Coach Sej, is a Strategic Consultant and Executive Coach, and the founder of Endless Consultants &amp; Life Coaching a firm dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain clarity, build structure, and execute with intention.<\/p>\n<p>With over a decade of experience in Human Resources and organizational leadership, Sejal has evolved beyond traditional HR into a trusted strategic partner for growing companies. She operates as a Fractional Head of People and Chief of Staff, supporting startups, founders, and leadership teams in building strong infrastructures, scaling teams, and aligning vision with execution. Her work spans multiple lanes but always with the same goal: helping people and businesses move forward with clarity and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Sejal holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Clemson University and a Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University. 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