10/22/2026
NCDA Webinar: Navigating the Postgrad Job Market
NCDA Webinar Series 2026 presents:
Navigating the Postgrad Job Market:
Strategic AI Integration for Resumes
Friday, November 13, 2026
12:00-1:00 PM ET
Presented by Rachel Valentine LMHC, CCC, NCC
Co-Chair of NCDA’s Graduate Student Committee
Join the NCDA Graduate Student Committee
for a virtual workshop, free to NCDA members.
This interactive session will explore practical ways to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the job search while maintaining authenticity, preserving individual voice, and tailoring strategies to the unique needs and experiences of job seekers.
Participants will explore strategies for:
- Writing effective AI prompts to generate useful, tailored resume content.
- Navigating Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and optimizing application materials for digital screening.
- Maintaining authenticity in cover letters by identifying and revising common AI-generated language and formatting.
- Supporting diverse job seekers by exploring how AI tools can be adapted to different needs, backgrounds, and career experiences.
Presenter:
Rachel Valentine, LMHC, CCC, NCC is a Co-Chair of NCDA’s Graduate Student Committee. She is a doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Iowa, a Certified Career Counselor (CCC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and practicing mental health therapist (tLMHC). She currently serves as Co-Chair of the National Career Development Association's Graduate Student Committee. Rachel brings experience in career counseling, higher education, and graduate student career development, including her previous role as a Career Coach at Wichita State University. Through her work, she has helped students and clients strategically integrate AI into resume and cover letter development, navigate Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and adapt career preparation strategies to support neurodivergent individuals and the demands of an increasingly competitive job market. Her broader interests include career development, identity formation, holistic wellness, and innovative approaches to supporting individuals through educational and career transitions.
REGISTRATION
| NCDA Member | Non-Member | Group Rate for 6 or more attendees |
| free | $50.00 | $200.00 (non-members) |
| 1 hour CE Certificate included |
1 hour CE Certificate included |
A sign in/out sheet will be provided for CE verification. |
Two ways to pay after registering online: (Remember, NCDA members attend for FREE!)
Use either a credit card or Purchase Order
or
Mail checks to: NCDA, 2568 W. New Orleans St., Ste. A , Broken Arrow, OK 74011
Webinar (Zoom) access link will be provided on the day of the event.
Registration questions, contact: Natalie Scrimsher, nscrimsher@ncda.org or 918.663.7060
Webinar questions, contact: Melissa Venable, mvenable@ncda.org
