Speaking Calendar

Everyone knows that networking is a crucial component of any job search, but do you really know what to do with your network once you have one? This presentation clearly identifies steps and tactics that will increase your chance of finding a new job through the art of networking. After the presentation, Lauren Milligan will be available to answer your job search questions.

This presentation is for everyone, from those who have a basic profile, to those who are comfortable with LinkedIn and log in frequently. We’ll discuss how LinkedIn is used by employers and recruiters, how to set up your profile so that YOU are visible to employers and recruiters and how to use all the LinkedIn tools to your benefit. Lauren uses LinkedIn every day in her own business, and looks forward to debunking the ‘mystery’ of this crucial job search/career advancement tool. Participants need to have a basic profile established before the start of class.

“Older workers are having a tougher time finding jobs lately”, says a recent report from the National Labor Department…and EVERY older worker looking for a job.
In this presentation we’ll cover easy-to-implement tactics to improve your job search, including resume and cover letter tips, interview strategies and modern job search techniques. We’ll also talk openly and candidly about age discrimination, and how you can overcome it. What are employers concerns about hiring older workers? And conversely, what are the benefits of hiring older workers? We’ll discuss all of this – and more.