WORKSHOP: You Are the Edge: They Can't Choose You If They Can't See You

You have the receipts. No skillfishing (yes, SHRM made it official) with a professional over 40. It's translating those Costco-long receipts into visibility and a value proposition before they ever meet you that counts. Because too many professionals with 20+ years behind them are getting overlooked, pushed aside, or stuck trying to explain why they're the obvious choice.

Getting hired (or ahead) now requires the same skill set entrepreneurs use to win business. You must position yourself as the lead by articulating your value quickly and making people feel the gap that only you can fill.

WORKSHOP: Recruiter Truths: Why Great Candidates Never Get Called

You have the experience, results, and leadership credentials. So why are others getting interviews while you're still waiting for a call?

The truth is that qualifications alone don't drive hiring decisions. Today's market is evaluating something much deeper: trust, relevance, visibility, and perceived impact.

In this interactive workshop, executive recruiter and coach Chelle Johnson pulls back the curtain on what recruiters and hiring leaders are really looking for. Through live audience participation, real-world case studies, and insights from coaching more than 300 leaders and executives, you'll discover how to strengthen your professional brand, increase your market gravity, build trust currency, and position yourself as the kind of candidate organizations can immediately envision in the role.

WORKSHOP: Outsmart the Bots. Win the Humans. Get the Interview

The algorithm is rejecting you before any human sees it. But you’ve heard that already. Learn ways to keyword-tailor your resume to beat Applicant Tracking System screening and build a LinkedIn profile that makes recruiters come find you.

Consider Lisa your 'partner in progress' - your Career Coach, Resume Writer, LinkedIn Profile Writer, and Career Transition expert helping you land your next position. After 22+ years in Corporate America, I'm living my destiny and helping others create career progress. I craft powerful, keyword-rich Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles that result in interviews and offers.

PANELIST: At Your Service: Ask the Career Pros

Andi Poland is an executive and engineering recruiter with over 20 years of experience helping technology organizations, from global leaders like Twitter, Apple, Microsoft, and Oracle to high-growth startups, hire exceptional talent.

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WORKSHOP: The 60/40 Career: Let AI Do the 60, Own the 40 That Makes You Irreplaceable

AI isn't just for tech people anymore, and if you're not using it in your job search, you're doing it the hard way. In this session, Sara Miller walks you through how to use AI to research target companies, tailor your resume and cover letter, prep for tough interview questions, and close experience gaps if you're pivoting into something new.

Here's the bonus: hiring managers are now screening for AI literacy whether it shows up in the job description or not. Knowing how to use these tools with judgment makes you a stronger candidate, full stop. You'll leave with skills you can put to work on your search that same afternoon and a capability that makes you more hireable going forward.