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October 2026 First Impressions Student Workshop Series

Sep 2, 2026 | Student Resources

Practice Your First Impression with Microsoft & Expedia Professionals

You’ve completed the GMI mentorship program and developed important skills for launching your career. Now, you have an opportunity to practice those skills with professionals from Microsoft and Expedia Group.

Throughout October, Global Mentorship Initiative will host a series of live, one-hour First Impressions Career Workshops in partnership with Microsoft Give and Expedia Group’s Month of Caring.

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When

16 one-hour sessions throughout October 2026.
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Where

Fully virtual, with sessions hosted by GMI through Microsoft Teams.
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Who

GMI program graduates and volunteer professionals from Microsoft and Expedia Group.
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What

Practice your professional introduction, receive feedback and ask practical career questions.

Select up to three sessions based on your schedule and preferred volunteer group.

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What to expect

During the workshop, you will join a small group of fellow GMI students and volunteer coaches. You will have the opportunity to:

  • Deliver a 60–90-second professional introduction
  • Receive direct, supportive feedback on what was clear and memorable
  • Identify specific ways to strengthen your introduction
  • Ask practical questions about careers, communication, networking, and the workplace
  • Learn from the experiences and feedback shared with other participants

GMI will facilitate each session, manage the breakout groups, and provide guidance throughout the workshop. You do not need to prepare a formal presentation.

Who can participate?

This opportunity is exclusively available to GMI program graduates.

To confirm your eligibility, GMI will validate your registration using the email address associated with your GMI student record. Please use that same email address when completing the form below. If your email address has changed, contact the GMI team so we can assist you.

Choose your sessions

Multiple virtual sessions will be offered for participants across different regions and time zones.

You may register for a maximum of three sessions in total across the Microsoft and Expedia Group events. Please select only sessions you are confident you can attend so that spaces remain available for other GMI students.

The organization named in each session title indicates whether you will be working with volunteers from Microsoft or Expedia Group. Participation is subject to eligibility, availability, and confirmation from GMI.

What happens after you register?

Once you submit the form below:

  1. GMI will review and validate your registration.
  2. If your place is confirmed, our team will send you the calendar invitation and joining information.
  3. You will receive a short preparation guide to help you develop your professional introduction.
  4. The GMI team will be available to answer questions and support you before the session.

These workshops are career-development opportunities, not job interviews or recruitment events. Their purpose is to help you practice, receive constructive feedback, and become more confident introducing yourself in professional settings.

Ready to strengthen your first impression?

Complete the registration form below and select up to three available sessions.