Central Kentucky Job Club releases spring 2024 schedule
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2024) — In the spirit of beginnings, the University of Kentucky Alumni Association, the UK Cooperative Extension Service and UK Human Resources STEPS Temporary Employment invite job seekers of all backgrounds and experiences to attend Job Club. Job Club is free and open to the public. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 9-10:15 a.m. ET, via Zoom.
The purpose of Job Club is to provide a positive environment for job seekers to meet, connect, share and learn. Job Club is for you if you are a motivated professional and for those currently out of work, underemployed or seeking a career transition. In addition, recruiters and employers are always welcome and may have a one-minute spotlight to share active job leads with Job Club attendees.
For more information, call the UK Alumni Association at 859-257-8905 or email jobclub@uky.edu. Additional information, including recordings from previous Job Club sessions and testimonials from former Job Club participants, can be viewed at www.ukalumni.net/jobclub. A LinkedIn community for sharing Job Club information can be found here.
2024 Spring Job Club schedule
Jan. 9: Aligning Mission, Values and Goals for Career Success
Presented by Amy Gamblin, associate director, UK Alumni Career Services
When pursuing a fulfilling career, it’s essential to discover a career path that resonates with your authentic self. Whether you are a seasoned professional looking for a career shift or a recent graduate stepping into the job market, the principles are the same. In this session, we will explore how to craft your personal mission, uncover your core values and create a roadmap for goal setting.
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/JC010924
Jan. 23: 10 Transferrable Skills to Help You Change Careers
Presented by Hallie Crawford, certified career coach, Create Your Career Path
How can you make sure your resume stands out and highlights transferable skills that really represent you when you are changing careers? Discover easy ways to make sure your resume gets immediate attention and better results by focusing on your most important transferable skills.
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/JC092324
Feb. 13: Read Between the Lines: 10 Professional Development Books That Mean Business
Presented by Ryan Farley, extension agent for 4-H Youth Development, UK Cooperative Extension
Finding and reading the right personal development books is one way to accelerate your growth and build the capacity to help you land your next job. There are so many books out there but who has the time to sift through them all? In this session discover 10 notable books, ranging in topics from habit-building to event planning, and how they can help you stretch yourself to better prepare for your ideal career!
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/JC021324
Feb. 27: From Manual Typewriters to Artificial Intelligence: We Can Do Anything!
Presented by Susan Dunlap, executive director, Office of Public Affairs, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Throw out some of the advice you may have been given about searching for a job if you're mid-career or getting closer to sunsetting your career. Advice such as, "Don't reference the year you graduated from college in your resume. It will 'date' you” can be short-sighted. Join us and find out why there might be a better approach, what it is, and receive fresh tips for landing your next career stop.
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/JC022724
March 12: HR-Approved Interview Techniques
Presented by Candra Bryant, chief operating officer, Hanna Resource Group
In her role as an HR leader, Candra imparts crucial insights into effective interviewing strategies. This presentation covers essential do's and don'ts, guiding job seekers in articulating impactful responses during interviews to secure employment. She will review effective communication through virtual platforms, the importance of body language and pitfalls to avoid in answering standard interview questions.
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/JC031224
March 26: Writing Resumes That Get Noticed
Presented by Caroline Francis, director, UK Alumni Career Services
Do you wonder why you are not getting invited for interviews? Discover best practice resume formats, strategies to get through employer Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and how to showcase your key accomplishments. New ways to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to your advantage will also be addressed.
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/JC032624
April 9: Leveraging AI in the Job Search
Presented by Amy Gamblin, associate director, UK Alumni Career Services
Discover ways to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) generative software to assist in your job search strategies. In this session, we want to empower participants to feel confident in using AI in resume writing, interviewing techniques and other job search strategies. We will also explore some limitations and why having a career service professional in your corner is essential when utilizing the tool.
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/JC040924
April 23: Tips for Negotiating Your Salary
Presented by Yoshie Reid, director of Global Compensation and Benefits, Lexmark International
Have you ever wondered if you should negotiate your salary? If so, how and when? This presentation will share steps to take when you are considering salary negotiations and things you need to be aware of. Yoshie will provide some practical examples of ways to negotiate your salary and help you prepare your next negotiation strategies.=
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/JC042324
May 14: Leveraging LinkedIn for Your Job Search and Network Growth
Presented by Betsy Davies, associate director of Career Development and Employer Relations, UK Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering
Do you have a LinkedIn profile but rarely use it? Have you been nervous about jumping into LinkedIn? Then this conversation is for you because LinkedIn is a tool used by recruiters, companies and candidates every single day. Join us to learn about how to build your professional “brand” to best leverage LinkedIn to maximize your job search, attract recruiters and build/maintain a strong professional network for whatever your next career move is.
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/JC051424
May 28: Job Search Strategy Tips from HR & Recruiter Panel
Presented by:
- Nicole Waite, employment apecialist, UK STEPS Temporary Employment
- Laura Mobley-Corn, owner, Express Employment Professionals
- Sara Soard, senior human resources generalist, Marine Solutions
- Rachel Manzullo, human resources business partner, UK Federal Credit Union
Join us for a panel discussion with Human Resources specialists and recruiters in the community who will share job search strategy tips that will help prepare you for your next career. Themes will include interviewing strategies, how to answer difficult questions, salary negotiation and networking tips.
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/JC052824
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