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at Grace Church in Eden Prairie

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Leverage LinkedIn + ChatGPT to Give Yourself an Unfair Advantage

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with: Graham Riley

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Thursday Morning, April 3rd

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7:30 - 9:00 am

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No Registration Necessary!  Just come and connect with others!

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Ready to stand out and land interviews in today’s competitive job market? Your resume and profile must do THREE things:

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1.  CREATE AWARENESS – Attract the attention of hiring teams.

2.  ESTABLISH TRUST – Demonstrate that you are a subject matter expert with the skills to excel.

3.  BUILD BELIEF – Convince them that you’re worth interviewing.

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This workshop will show you how to use LinkedIn and ChatGPT to give yourself an unfair advantage in your job search!

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What You’ll Learn:

• The most effective way to present your experience and abilities.

• How to highlight your education, strengths, and achievements for maximum impact.

• Develop content that matches job requirements.

• Bypass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to engage directly with the hiring team.

• Optimize your LinkedIn profile to show up in recruiter searches.

• Create curiosity around your unique skills and capabilities.

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 We’ll also cover how to:

• Address gaps in your resume.

• Use the right keywords to optimize your ranking in ATS searches.

• Build internal advocacy inside the organizations where you want to work.

 

Discover how LinkedIn strategy + ChatGPT’s capabilities can streamline your job search, help you craft powerful narratives, and connect you with decision-makers.

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Graham Riley Is the founder of CareerToolboxUSA. His team of experts create career stories for top professionals and elevate their visibility to be found and land new opportunities. For nearly 12 years, he has been a top voice in the career search and career development space. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from his proven expertise!

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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your job search! 

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...then stay after the presentation, at 9am for the Networking With Grace Meeting and our MICRO JOB FAIR and "FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS DURING JOB TRANSITION" Q&A at 10:45!

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IN-PERSON ONLY:

at Grace Church in Eden Prairie

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Full-Day Job Search Workshop

 

 

Saturday, April 5th

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​8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Pre-Register Here to Participate in This Workshop 

 

Our full-day Job Search Workshops are for those who are unemployed or mis-employed. Each quarter we present practical ideas, presentations, and breakout discussions from various experts, interactive Q&A sessions, and opportunities for networking.

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Workshop Topics:​

 - The Value and Process of Networking

 - Organizing Your Job Search

 - The Power of LinkedIn

 - Resumes That Work

 - Interviewing With Confidence

 - Finding God’s Calling Through Career Transition

 - Q&A panel of Recruiters and HR Professionals

 - Networking Opportunities

  ...and more!

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Extra Opportunity: A team of seasoned HR professionals will conduct mock interviews and resume reviews for workshop participants. Take the opportunity to ask career questions and gain interview practice. Come prepared with your résumé.

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Registration: $20 per person; course materials and lunch included

SEE MORE DETAILS AND REGISTER HERE

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IN-PERSON ONLY:

at Woodbury Lutheran Church

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Wellbeing at Work - Building a Resilient Workplace​

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with: Beth Johnson

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Thursday Evening, April 10th​

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7:00 - 8:30 pm

No Registration Necessary!  Just come and connect with others!

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Measuring something like wellbeing can be a challenge. It’s very personal to each of us, and we all are at different points in our wellbeing.

 

A book called Wellbeing at Work, How to Build Resilient and Thriving Teams offers five elements of wellbeing and a way to measure where we stand on each of the five. The five elements are (in order of importance): career, social, financial, community and physical. This session will examine the five elements and encourage participants to reflect on their own wellbeing. A focus on wellbeing aims to cultivate the whole person at work and in turn provides an environment for people to succeed.

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Objectives -
• Introduction to the five elements of wellbeing, as described by Gallup
• Exploration of where participants are thriving and where deficits are
• Examination of the level of thriving for colleagues/teams
• Small group discussions on ways to improve wellbeing among teams

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Beth Johnson is a lifelong learner and communicator with a master's degree in educational administration. After working in the public sector in education and communications, she spent 14 years in professional services marketing before focusing on coaching and training for groups and business owners. As a certified CliftonStrengths and DiSC coach, she enjoys seeing the transformative value the assessments can hold.

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ONLINE ONLY:

Pre-Register to Participate 

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The 20-Minute Networking Meeting​

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with: Nathan Perez

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Thursday Morning, April 17th

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​7:30 - 9:00 am Central Time

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Pre-Register Here to Participate in This Webinar 

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As you likely know... networking is critical for an effective job search. We have someone that literally "wrote the book" on how to do it well. In this seminar...

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LEARN HOW TO:

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Be Concise

Have you ever led a meeting that went on too long? Learn to set an agenda and conduct a highly informative conversation inside of 20 minutes.

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Ask The Right Questions

The best conversations start with the best questions. The 20-Minute Networking Meeting shows you how to construct these questions to lead a discussion.
 

Avoid Common Mistakes

Small things like eye contact and expressing gratitude leave a lasting impression about your character. Learn how to avoid common but costly mistakes.

 

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Nathan Perez is Co-Author of "The 20-Minute Networking Meeting", an award-winning and best-selling book on best practices for Job Search Networking.

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In addition to being an award winning author, he is a national speaker and executive career coach at Career Innovation, a consultancy that works with all experience levels of job-seekers from across the country.

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IN-PERSON ONLY:

at Grace Church in Eden Prairie

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Creating a Networking Routine:

How to Make Networking Part of Your Daily Job Search!

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with: Jasmine Webber

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Thursday Morning, May 1st

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7:30 - 9:00 am

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No Registration Necessary!  Just come and connect with others!

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In today's competitive job market, effective networking is essential for uncovering opportunities and advancing your career.

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However, many professionals struggle to integrate networking into their daily routines. In this seminar, Jasmine Webber will guide you through practical strategies to seamlessly incorporate networking into your daily job search activities.​

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What You'll Learn:

• The importance of consistent networking and its impact on your job search.​

• How to set achievable networking goals and track your progress.​

• Techniques for building and maintaining meaningful professional relationships.​

• Utilizing tools and systems to streamline your networking efforts.​

 

Jasmine Webber is a Business Relationship Manager at Scouts Talent, specializing in placing accounting and finance consultants in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area. With over a decade of experience in talent and recruiting, Jasmine is passionate about helping job seekers and career changers build meaningful relationships and create purposeful career paths.

 

Known for her energy, empathy, and strategic approach to relationship building, Jasmine has coached hundreds of professionals on how to network with authenticity and confidence. She’s committed to making networking feel less transactional and more intentional—especially during times of transition. 

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...then stay after the presentation, at 9am for the Networking With Grace Meeting and our MICRO JOB FAIR and "FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS DURING JOB TRANSITION" Q&A at 10:45!

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IN-PERSON ONLY:

at Woodbury Lutheran Church

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Winning the Executive Interview​

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with: Marcia Ballinger

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Thursday Evening, May 8th​

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7:00 - 8:30 pm

No Registration Necessary!  Just come and connect with others!

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“I’ve never seen anyone “talk their way into a job” but I have seen hundreds of people “talk their way out of a job.”

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When the stakes are high, you want to be sure that you are putting your best foot forward.

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How should I think about interviews in the context of my entire job search? What is the best way to get ready for an interview?  What should I always say?  What should I never say?  And, how should I be prepared for the most common interview questions?

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Marcia Ballinger will lead this session.  She is a longtime Twin Cities executive search leader and is Co-Founder and Principal at Ballinger|Leafblad, St Paul-based search firm focused on serving civic and non-profit sectors. 

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She is also a highly acclaimed author of successful business books including:

• The 20-Minute Networking Meeting

• Winning The Executive Interview

• and... Make the Jump. Reinvent Your Career in the Nonprofit Sector

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