Career Transition Conference Agenda
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 Sokoloski, PhD
Location: Doyle North
9:30-11:30 a.m.
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 │ Aria Elsezy-Young | Billy King | Tanya Vogel
3:10-3:50 p.m.
Topic 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Speakers: Sean Coit │ Aria Elsezy-Young | 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)