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8:45-9:30 a.m.
9:30-11:30 a.m.
11:30-11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
12:15-1 p.m.
1-2:15 p.m.
2:15-2:30 p.m.
2:30-3:10 p.m.
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3:50-4 p.m.
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Career Transition Conference Agenda

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Overview

Whether shifting market demands have impacted your career path or you’re seeking a new opportunity that offers greater stability, growth or purpose, transitioning careers can be both a rewarding and challenging journey. Saint Joseph’s University’s one-day Career Transition Conference will equip you with strategies necessary to start your next chapter with a competitive edge and confident outlook.

*Please note all locations are within the Campion Student Center. 

8-8:45 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

Location: Doyle North

 

8:45-9:30 a.m.

Topic: Managing Change & Discerning Your Next Steps

Speakers: Dan Gallagher │ Father Dan Joyce, S.J. │ Scott Solokowski 

Location: Doyle North

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Topic: The Exceptional Presenter (Keynote)

Speaker: Tim Koegel

Location: Doyle North

11:30-11:45 a.m.

Break & Headshot availability begins*

*Complimentary headshots will be available 11:45 a.m–2:45 p.m.

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Topic: Furthering Your Education: The New World of Certificates, Digital Badges and Traditional Graduate Education 

Speakers: Dr. Josh Power │ Dr. Natalie Wood │ Dr. Vana Zervanos

Location: Doyle South

12:15-1 p.m.

Topic: Employer Perspective: Growing Industries and What They Are Looking For in Employees 

Speakers: Pam Teufel | Jackie Scanlan

Location: Doyle South

1-2:15 p.m.

Networking Lunch

Location: Doyle North

2:15-2:30 p.m.

Topic: Job Search Overview/Demystifying the Process 

Speakers: Saint Joseph’s Career Center Staff

Location: Doyle North 

2:30-3:10 p.m.

Topic 1: Writing Your Resume and Cover Letter for the Reader: Top Strategies for Aligning Your Resume and Cover Letter to What the Employer Wants 

Speakers: Trish Shafer

Location: North Lounge 

Topic 2: LinkedIn & Networking: A Strategic Approach to Leverage Your Network Using Traditional and Online Tools

Speakers: Kailey Ryan

Location: President’s Lounge 

Topic 3: Executive Level Transitions & Coaching 

Speakers: Rick DeRose │ Billy King | Tanya Vogel

3:10-3:50 p.m.

Topic 1: Introduction to the Gig Economy 

Speakers: Sean Coit │ Daniel Fitzpatrick | Tanya Vogel

Topic 2: Interview Like a Pro: How Preparation and the STAR Method Puts You in the Driver’s Seat 

Speaker: Lisa Hansinger

Location: North Lounge 

Topic 3: LinkedIn & Networking: A Strategic Approach to Leverage Your Network Using Traditional and Online Tools 

Speakers: Kailey Ryan

Location: President’s Lounge

3:50-4 p.m.

BREAK

4-4:40 p.m.

Topic 1: Writing Your Resume and Cover Letter for the Reader: Top Strategies for Aligning Your Resume and Cover Letter to What the Employer Wants 

Speakers: Speakers: Trish Shafer

Location: Doyle South

Topic 2: Interview Like a Pro: How Preparation and the STAR Method Puts You in the Driver’s Seat 

Speaker: Lisa Hansinger

Location: North Lounge

4:40-5:30 p.m.

Networking Opportunity (Optional)

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