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Transition and Re-Invention

Transition and Re-Invention. Re-inventing Yourself During Employment Transitions  Introductions by Leontine Jameson, Director of The Employment Transition Center Presenters Emily Birchfield Ellen Kowalski Lynn MacMillan Schafer Conclusion and Contact Details.

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Transition and Re-Invention

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  1. Transition and Re-Invention Re-inventing Yourself During Employment Transitions •  Introductions by Leontine Jameson, Director of The Employment Transition Center • Presenters • Emily Birchfield • Ellen Kowalski • Lynn MacMillan Schafer • Conclusion and Contact Details The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  2. The Re-Invention Presenters Emily Birchfield The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  3. Social Media I Job Search Tool Job Hunt Now requires an upgraded strategy from the Conventional Tools. • Social Media is an additional Tool that could be utilized in the search process. • It requires an investment of time and effort. • Done successfully, it can net Exciting Results! The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  4. Social Media I Job Search Tool • Familiarize yourself with the different options. • LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Blogs. • Try out things to determine which works best for you. The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  5. Social Media I Job Search Tool • Effectiveness • Listena lot at first. • Get to know the Players to learn who’s who in the Area of Interest. • Contribute to Communities with meaningful updates. • The Goal is to cultivate relationships to make meaningful Professional Connections. The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  6. Motivation during the Search • Positivity • Positive Attitude is critical and can increase the # of connections and leads. • Surround Yourself with others who are Supportive and Intent on Pushing Forward. • Pay it Forward! • Volunteer to Teach a Class, help someone improve their skills. • Tap into Local Networking Groups, Stay Active! • Employment Transition Center, Job Clubs, Career Prospectors, Professional Organizations, and so much more! The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  7. Persistence and Re-Invention Never give up in anything you do, it’s only an inch away. - @douglaschan (Twitter) • It is often Life’s detours that put us back on the right path. (Sometimes YOU-turns are necessary!) - @theSingleWoman (Twitter) The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  8. The Re-Invention Presenters Lynn MacMillan Schafer The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  9. Action during Transition Career Gaps • Voluntary • Involuntary The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  10. Action during Transition I’m out of work … so now what do I do? • Keep your skills fresh • Choose your volunteer activities wisely • Network, network, network • Remember, you are not alone The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  11. Action during Transition How should I talk about my gap? • Attitude is everything • Showcase your skill sets today • Be honest • Connect the dots for your potential employer The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  12. Action during Transition What five tips made the biggest difference in transition? • Get up and go to work • Define a work space • Create an elevator speech • Strive for 5 informational interviews each week • Know what you are looking for … but stay flexible The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  13. Action during Transition • Life is what happens when you’re busy planning something else! • - John Lennon The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  14. The Re-Invention Presenters • Ellen Kowalski The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  15. Re-Invention and Resources Necessity... is the mother of invention. - Plato • This lousy economy is the mother of • RE-invention. - Ellen Kowalski The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  16. Re-Invention and Resources Re-invention • Why re-invent? • Self-assessment • What do I want to be when I grow up? • Pick a path The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  17. Re-Invention and Resources Resources Galore! • Employment Transition Center • Job Assistance Ministry (JAM) • Virginia Career Network (VCN) • Career Prospectors The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  18. Re-Invention and Resources Employment Transition Center • Boot Camp • Assessment tools • Industry outlook • Computer training • Workshops • Certification programs • Community The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  19. Re-Invention and Resources You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you. • - Dale Carnegie • Eighty percent of success is showing up. - Woody Allen The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

  20. Transition and Re-Invention • Presenters Contact Information • Emily Birchfield • Website: JobAdventurer.com (with Contact details!) • www.linkedin.com/in/ebirchfield • Ellen Kowalski • EllenKowalski@gmail.com • www.linkedin.com/in/ellenbirtkowalski • Lynn MacMillan Schafer • lmacschafer@verizon.net • www.linkedin.com/in/lmacschafer • Leontine Jameson • Email:  Jam38@co.henrico.va.us • More Information, Resources and Representation at our Booth after this presentation. The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

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