Whether your job search has just begun or has been stretching on longer than anticipated, today's job market is a whole new ballgame. In our competitive global economy, most employers are simply trying to stay alive. Thus, they’ve been tightening their job requirements to minimize their risk and lessen the training time to onboard you into the role.
How does all this affect your search?
Your resume seems to go into cyberspace
You face stiff competition to stand out as the “purple squirrel” candidate… Show more
If you’re considering a career change, it's challenging to get someone to give you a chance.
Help…and hope…is on the way! The Hire Calling Conference is an opportunity to to set yourself apart with a brand that fulfills your higher career purpose while meeting the needs of risk-averse employers.
Employers want to hire people who are both skilled And motivated to go the extra mile. What would it take for you to give it your all because you Really wanted to? Come find out!
AGENDA:
8:15 – 9:00 Registration and Networking
9:00 Event Begins
9:00 – 9:15 Conference Overview
9:15 – 10:30 Discover Your Calling…Not Just Your Career!
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 12:00 Resumes that Land in the A Pile
12:00 – 1:00 Hire Connections Lunch
1:00 – 2:15 Using LinkedIn Like a Pro
2:15 – 2:30 Break
2:30 – 3:30 Navigating the Road to Financial Freedom
3:30 – 4:00 Open Q&A and Wrap Up
NOTE: space is limited to the first 100 people. This is a hands-on workshop that will involve working in small groups. Please bring your laptop so that you can participate in the resume and LinkedIn trainings. Outlets will be provided at each seat.
SESSION Descriptions:
Discover Your Calling…Not Just Your Career! (Shira Harrington)
Why do you work? Is it for a paycheck and benefits…to contribute to a larger mission…for another reason entirely? Many employers hire based on the skills that make you productive, not necessarily those which deeply motivate you. During this session, you’ll discover what drives you to succeed. You’ll learn to identify your “tribe” and your “lane” so that you can start to craft a compelling brand. The goal: to let people know Why you do what you love to do.
Resumes that Land in the A Pile (Shira Harrington)
How do you stand out from the hundreds of resumes that are all clamoring for the attention of a busy, stressed-out recruiter? How do you show them that the job you have applied for both satisfies their requirements for a qualified, motivated employee and your requirements for a fulfilling career? The key is to focus on the core competencies and accomplishments that are part of your unique brand. In this session, you will receive Shira’s proprietary resume templates so that you can begin to create a resume (in real time) that will stand out from the competition. This session will require the use of a laptop. Floor outlets will be available at each seat.
Using LinkedIn like a Pro (Shira Harrington and Karen Long)
In recent years, LinkedIn has become The primary tool used by recruiters and job seekers to find one another. You know that you should have a LinkedIn profile with tons of connections, but how can you use it for more than building a great contact database? In this engaging session, learn:
Why you should get a standout headshot
How to write a compelling summary
How to create a marketing list for your job search
How to prepare for interviews
How to change careers!
Come away with advanced search techniques that will unlock the capabilities of this powerful job search and online branding tool.
Navigating the Road to Financial Freedom (Jason Howell)
Our recent economy has left many people in a state of wonder about their finances. For some, the questions revolve around retirement planning; for others, it’s about paying next month’s mortgage. Wherever you are in the journey, there are steps you can take to help you live with peace of mind so that you can focus on what’s truly important in your life.
KEYNOTE Facilitator:
Shira Harrington, Founder & President of Purposeful Hire, Inc. is a career coach and ‘in-the-trenches’ recruiter who helps job seekers and employers find each other in mutually meaningful ways. Her passion is helping people discover their higher purpose so that they can serve others with their gifts and talents.
Website: www.purposefulhire.com
Email: shira@purposefulhire.com
Phone: 703-508-9573
Special Guest Appearances:
Jason Howell is a trusted advisor who specializes in financial services. Rather than focusing on just the numbers, he concentrates on gradually improving his clients' lifestyles by encouraging them to answer the simple questions.
Email: Jason@jasonhowell.com
Phone: 703.867.2387
**Special thanks to Jason for sponsoring the Hire Calling Conference!
Karen Long, Photographer and Founder of The Headshot Guru, creates stand-out portraits for job seekers, business professionals and families. As a former life coach, she has the unique ability to help clients relax in front of the camera so that their authenticity comes forth.
Website: www.headshotguru.com
Email: karen@headshotguru.com
Phone: 703.307.1732
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