Job Seekers

Speaker: Liz Pittoni

Title: Develop Your 30-60-90 Onboarding Success Plan

HYBRID Event:  In-person & Teams

Presentation Details: Join us for a dynamic session designed for professionals at any stage of their career journey—whether you're job hunting, interviewing, or starting something new—and learn how to take control from day one with a strategic 90-day onboarding plan. Discover how to turn your job description into a results-driven roadmap, confidently communicate your transferable skills (including the gaps), and identify your non-negotiables to recognize the right opportunity when it comes. This talk will equip you with practical tools to stand out, stay empowered, and succeed on your own terms.

Presenter: Tami Palmer 

Title: "Confidence Trumps Competence: How to Position Yourself Assertively in an Interview " 

In this interactive talk, we’ll discuss the mindset, presence, tone, and phrasing to show up confidently in interviews. Competence in a role is critical, but confidence can buy you a lot of leeway and tip the scales in your favor.

Event Type:  Hybrid. Join us in person at the Koelbel Library (Room B) or virtually via Teams.

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Speed Networking for Project Management Professionals

Date: 9/2/25
Time: 10:30 - 12pm

Location: Wash Perk ♦ 853 E Ohio Ave, Denver, CO 80209

Get your drink prior to and then we’ll head to Washington Park for a speed networking event. 

What is Speed Networking?
A fast-paced, structured way to meet new people, practice your elevator pitch, and explore job leads or collaboration opportunities. It’s fun, it’s productive, and it just might lead to your next big break!

Event Highlights: Meet 10+ professionals in under 90 minutes - Get comfortable talking about your experience - Discover potential job leads or referrals 

Bring: LinkedIn Profile, Smile and Curiosity! 

Presenter: David Aduddell, MBA

Hybird - In Person + MS Teams Virtual

Topic: Generational Intelligence for Job Seekers

What We’ll Cover/ Learning Objectives:

In today’s multigenerational workforce, understanding generational dynamics can be the key to standing out in interviews and landing the right opportunity. 

• Understand how generational dynamics impact the workforce 
• Recognize how these perspectives impact communication styles, expectations and decision-making in the interview and beyond.
• Learn strategies to tailor your messaging to confidently position your unique value proposition to resonate across generational lines.

Presenter: Andrew Rosado Hartline

Topic: From Stories to Confidence: AI-Enhanced Interview Prep

Summary: In this hands-on workshop, you’ll transform your career experiences into a structured “story bank” and practice AI-powered interview prep that feels authentic, not canned. Through interactive exercises, you’ll learn how to sharpen your STAR stories, tackle tough questions with confidence, and rehearse responses with AI-generated prompts. You will leave with a ready-to-use database of stories, practical strategies for embedding your values into answers, and fresh confidence to support you in your next interview.

Learning Objectives:

• Capture your career achievements in STAR format
• Build a personal “story bank” for interviews with the help of AI
• Leverage AI to generate role-specific interview prep questions
• Learn how to reframe tough or dreaded interview questions
• Practice embedding your personal values and philosophy in your responses
• Participate in peer role-play exercises and capture constructive feedback
• Learn how to simulate a mock interview using AI tools

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Speed Networking for Project Management Professionals

Date: 10/21/25

Time: 10:30 - 12pm

Location: Koelbel Library (Meeting Room B) 5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121

Presenter: Shawn Teasley

Topic: Mastering LinkedIn Strategies for Job Seekers: How to Showcase Your Expertise & Personality

What We’ll Cover

Your LinkedIn presence has an impact on your job search and speaks to hiring managers. This session, led by Shawn Teasley, Owner and Strategist at Social Tonic, will dive into the types of posts and content that can elevate your job search, helping you establish credibility, showcase your expertise, and demonstrate what makes you stand out.

This isn’t about perfecting your LinkedIn profile; it's about crafting content that showcases your personality, professional knowledge, and how you give back to the community. You'll walk away with a solid posting strategy, including how to create posts that feel authentic, highlight your achievements without bragging, and engage with others in a way that draws attention from the right people.

Learning Objectives

• How to craft posts that impress hiring managers and recruiters
• Ways to show gratitude, cheer on others, and build community through your LinkedIn presence
• How to step out of your comfort zone and develop a content strategy that showcases your “zone of genius”

Presenter: Chelle Johnson

Topic: Cultivating More Woo In Your Work

What We’ll Cover: For professionals navigating a career pivot or identity shift, the path can feel uncertain, overwhelming, and even paralyzing. That’s where WOO comes in.

In this powerful 45-minute session, we’ll guide you in integrating more WOO into your work and life, not just as whimsy, but as a strategic and scientifically backed approach to unlock creativity, clarity, and confidence in times of change.

WOO stands for: Wonder. Optimism. Openness. Opportunities. Options.

Learning Objectives/ Key Takeaways:

• A more empowered mindset for navigating uncertainty
• Simple tools to calm your nervous system and expand your vision
• Practices to connect to your purpose and take aligned action
• A reminder that your next move doesn’t have to come from fear — but from wonder, wisdom, and inner knowing

Join us for From Saboteur to Sidekick: Working with your Imposter Monsters

We’ll explore the 5 types of Imposters and how to interact with your Monster based on your type.

**In Person ONLY**

Arrive by 10:15 to get checked in! 

Event: 10:30 - 11:45 AM & Networking: 11:45 - 12:00 PM

Location: Koelbel Library 5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121

Presenter: Elias Cobb

Topic: Job Search Advice for 2026: A Recruiter Q&A

What We’ll Cover:

Do you have burning job search-related questions you would like answered? If so, this question and answer-focused event is for you! Elias Cobb, a local recruiter with over 20 years of experience placing thousands of clients, will be answering your questions in this Virtual ONLY Teams event. Make a list of questions, and be ready to raise your hand during this, the final Job Seekers’ Group event of 2025!

While answering your questions, Elias will address ways to make your LinkedIn profile recruiter search-friendly and offer insights into how to optimize your resume to stand out, all while sharing professional tips to improve your job search.

Learning Objectives:

• Best practices to make your LinkedIn profile recruiter search-friendly
• Ways to optimize your resume to get noticed
• Project management-specific resume and interview advice
• Networking – where to start!
• Tips for applying for jobs