Tuesday, July 27, 2010 – Navigating the Application Process
with Spencer Gohre and Savvis HR Representatives
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 – Managing your Image
with Ed Mayuga, Sherry Sadler, and Sheila Clayton
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 – Your Action Plan: Get Focused, Get Prepared
with Kelly Wibbenmeyer, recent author of
Any Tom, Dick, or Harry Can Get a Job: A Sure Fire Way to Land a Job.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRACK – 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 – Mentorship and Incubation: Guidance for your New Venture
In this session, a group of expert panelists discussed the benefits of mentorship and incubation for new ventures.
Tuesday, June 29 - From “Hi” to Hired – How to Simplify and Ace the Interview with David Hults.
In this session David revealed the five types of interview questions that will enhance your ability to secure a job offer in your next interview!
Tuesday, June 22 - Adjusting to Change with Billie Bright, General Manager, Dale Carnegie Training St. Louis.
In this session, Billie Bright taught you how to successfully cope with change through a time of transition in your life
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRACK – 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, June 22 - Financing a New Venture – Options Beyond Family, Friends & Fools
In this session we explored options to capitalize a young start-up.
TUESDAY, June 15, 2010 - Speed Networking Summer Kickoff
Tuesday, June 8 - Total Accountability: Dig Deep, Soar High, and Celebrate Life with John O’Leary
Personal accountability touches all parts of our lives – thoughts, actions, behaviors and values. This week we welcomed nationally recognized motivational speaker, John O’Leary, who used story-telling, interactive exercises and group discussion to illustrate how one’s own life can impact so many others, both personally and professionally.
Tuesday, June 1 – Stress Management and the Emotional Intelligence Link with David Haasis
Stress surrounds us in our everyday lives. It can be a source of motivation, or of depression. How it affects you is up to you. This week we welcomed David Haasis for “Stress Management and the Emotional Intelligence Link.”
Tuesday, May 25 - Showing your best behavior in behavior-based interviews with Stephanie Auping
This week we welcomed Stephanie Auping of Return on Talent Investment, LLC. for “Showing your best behavior in behavior-based interviews.” Stephanie helped members learn how to reveal their career successes during stressful behavior-based interviews.
Tuesday, May 18 - How to Use Assessments to Build and Develop Self-Awareness
In this session, “How to Use Assessments to Build and Develop Self-Awareness,” Cyd Dodson, Joani Alsop and Olivia Lindsey of Right Management helped you learn how to discover your most valuable asset: YOU.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRACK – 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, May 18 - Weighing the Options – What’s Important when Considering an Entrepreneurial Path
In this session we discussed the early, important issues to better evaluate if self-employment is an option for you!
Tuesday, May 11 – Do I want to be My Own Boss? Challenge and Success Stories of Entrepreneurs
This week, we were joined by a panel of local entrepreneurs who are currently in the process of executing their business plan. After the break, we welcomed our keynote speaker Cliff Holekamp, who in 2007 sold controlling interest in Foot Healers, the chain of podiatry centers that he founded and managed. Professor Holekamp is now the Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at Washington University’s Olin School of Business.
Tuesday, May 4 – GO! Network Volunteer Fair
This week, we gathered some of the areas well known nonprofit agencies to present volunteer opportunities for professionals in transition.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRACK – 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Tax Issues for Start-Ups with Jeremy Klaven and Shannon Gasich
In this session Jeremy Klaven discussed tax benefits and strategies for start-ups. You learned about the different forms of business organization and which type will benefit your new company the most. You also received tips on accounting and administrative strategies and services for entrepreneurs that helped you understand what you can do yourself and what you might need some help with.
Tuesday, April 27 - Landing in the Storm: What Works in Networking with Chris Osborn
In this session Chris Osborn of the BPI Group- North America shared with us practices that have worked successfully for people who have found jobs, many times very good jobs, since the first of the year.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, April 27 - Defining Your Unique Service Proposition & Prospecting for Customers with Lori Feldman
In this hands-on session Lori helped you define your USP, get a database checklist for establishing a subject-matter platform and discover actionable ideas for attracting new business to your new business.
Tuesday, April 20 - Selling Yourself and Making a Difference with John Woodhead and Chris Stark of Stark & Associates
This session featured John Woodhead and Chris Stark of Stark & Associates, Inc. and helped members learn how to go about selling their most valuable commodity: themselves!
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, April 20 – Effective Networking for Entrepreneurs
In this session budding entrepreneurs built on how they practice networking as individuals and gained skills to help them do it well for their emerging businesses. The session also covered articulating your brand, clearly stating your value proposition and understanding valuable networking resources.
Tuesday, April 13 – Effective Résumés: Communicating your Skills on Paper with Frank Alaniz
This session provided tools to help equip professionals to research the skills and tasks associated with various occupations and job openings and then better communicate to potential employers how their skills and abilities relate to each position for which they apply.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, April 13 – Getting Started Workshop with the SCORE/BEGIN New Venture Incubator Experts
With several of our regular participants involved with the April FastTrac program, we welcomed to GO! Network the SCORE representatives affiliated with the BEGIN New Venture Incubator. We provided the venue for some peer-driven feedback and motivation.
Tuesday, April 6 – Online Reputation Management – Get Connected, Get Noticed with Mona Shy and Lethia Owens
In this session, Mona Shy and Lethia Owens taught you how to use Social Media marketing for career success and discussed personal branding as well as getting yourself noticed in the job market.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, April 6 – Selling for Entrepreneurs with Patty Harty
In this session, Patti Harty helped participants explore the sales process, roles of buyers and sellers, and key competencies necessary for success.
Tuesday, March 30 – Personal Financial Planning for Professionals in Transition with Travis Freeman
This session helped professionals in transition gain a greater sense of confidence in their financial future and plan their career transition.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, March 30 – Business Plan Accountability with Arthur Porter and Sandra Marks
This session helped you chart your progress on your road map to new business and allowed you to put your business plan to the test!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 – From Desperation to Deal with David Hults “Learn the key to hidden income and unlock your true earnings potential”
This seminar taught job seekers how to get the best offer while maintaining a positive relationship with the person making the offer. This session also included a presentation by Elisa Reinsmith with Gallop, Johnson and Neuman discussing employment law issues for professionals in transition.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 – Legal Issues Facing Startups
We welcomed to the GO! Network attorneys Michael Adrian and Brian Rogers with the firm of Gallop, Johnson and Neuman. Their areas of practice include business formation and corporate governance.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 – “Sharing Best Practices in Recruiting” with Monsanto HR Professionals
What are they thinking on the other side of the desk? This session helped you better understand how to position yourself in your career search.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 – Developing your Business Plan with Lynette Watson
Developing Your Business Plan – The written guide that summarizes your ideas and keeps you focused as you start and grow your business. We welcomed to GO! Network Lynette Watson, Director the St. Charles Small Business Development Center. She connected you with resources and techniques to develop a meaningful business plan for your venture.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 – Career Fair-Open House
Members visited with on-site recruiters, walked away with education and training information and enjoyed hands-on demonstration booths from more than 20 prominent St. Louis companies, universities and organizations. Members connected with employers seeking qualified employees from the GO! Network community while enhancing their career search by meeting new contacts.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 – Developing Market Research with Trevor Rees
Trevor Rees, Information Resource Manager with the St. Charles City-County Library District, connected members with resources and techniques to develop meaningful market data for their ventures.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 – Raising Your Hire-ability with Scott Ginsberg
Scott Ginsberg, aka "The Nametag Guy," author of ten books on approachability, shared job search practices guaranteed to increase the probability of getting hired. Participants learned what to be, say and do out in the field, during an interview and following up with prospective companies.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 – Peer-Driven Accountability with Rose Jonas aka "The Job Doctor”
Building your advisory team needs to include those who will hold you accountable for success. Participants learned what this means and how it works, and formed their accountability team.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 – Career Transitions: Your Roadmap to Retraining
Experts from SLATE, New Horizons and Washington University were on-hand to answer your questions regarding Workforce Investment Act funds and potential retraining options.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 – Connecting Resources
Chuck Aranda and David Greenwalt facilitated a discussion focused on the best resources in St. Louis for entrepreneurs based on participant feedback. They also discussed the experiences of those who went through the FastTrac program.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 – Winter Olympics – Speed Networking
Participants had the opportunity to make as many as 48 new contacts at this Mardi Gras/Winter Olympics Speed Networking event. The round table format was a hit. It allowed for many contacts and tremendous opportunities to learn from and help each other.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, February 9 and 16, 2010 – Connecting Resources
Participants were encouraged to explore entrepreneur events and resources within the St. Louis region and online. They were also encouraged to share their experiences on a newly established blog at gostartup.wordpress.com. This blog will stay active as the Entrepreneurial Track moves forward.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – From Fish Story to Success Story with David Hults
Develop Networking Strategies to Insure the Job Doesn’t Get Away
We’ve all heard it. Networking is the key to finding a job. David Hults shared tips on how to avoid networking the wrong way that can damage your reputation and keep you from reaching your goal. He helped the audience understand what to say and how to drive the conversation that will lead to new opportunities. Members walked away with a plan to move them forward in their job search.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 – Setting A Solid Foundation
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 – Discovering the Power of Personal Accountability
Lethia Owens was back for this powerful session on personal accountability. A key to being successful in life and business is having a plan and working it. A difficult challenge in achieving goals is simply remaining aware of them and staying on track. Procrastination, victim thinking and doubting threaten our ability to be successful. This program offered practical steps for building a strong support network focused on one result – your success!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 – Do I Want To Be My Own Boss?
During this session participants learned what entrepreneurship is, and how St. Louis supports new business development. This event covered options for self-employment including: Innovation/Start-up, Consulting, Franchising, and 1099 Contract Employment.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 – Staying on Top When Your World Turns Upside Down with Dr. Kathy Cramer of the Cramer Institute
Worry, anxiety and uncertainty can sometimes rob you of concentration and break down confidence. Dr. Kathy Cramer shared her unique Asset Based Thinking (ABT) approach to help turn stress into strength.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 – A Conversation with Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay and Jeff Rainford, Chief of Staff for Mayor Francis Slay
We welcomed Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay and Jeff Rainford, Chief of Staff for Mayor Francis Slay to hear national and local perspectives on the employment outlook for 2010 and how it relates to the GO! Network community. We thank both for the unique opportunity to listen and for our concerns to be heard.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 – Resolved: Get Energized For 2010 with Dan Buck, CEO St. Patrick Center
With grace, candor and good humor, Dan Buck shared his story of change and transition from award-winning television and radio personality to CEO of St. Patrick Center, the largest provider of homeless services in Missouri. He urged GO! Network members to be innovative and bold in their thinking and to be generous with their time, talent and treasure.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 – Holiday Open House
We celebrated the season together at a holiday open house for Go! Network members, staff, corporate sponsors and presenters. Adding to the festivities, spouses and significant others joined members to share a bit of the Go! Network experience. Holiday prizes, snacks, cookies and beverages added to the festive morning, but the time spent with talking with each other brought home the holiday spirit.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 – Leveraging Social Media to Maximize Your Career Search Success
In this informative session on social networking and the job search, Aimee Dunne Zander, Caren Libby and Brooks Powell shared several practical ideas for using social media to maximize career search success.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 – The Impact of Business Incubation on Entrepreneurial Success
A panel of experts was on hand to provide an overview of the role of business incubation as an economic development tool and to discuss the array of business incubation environments available in the St. Louis Region.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 – It’s a Wonderful Life! with Steve Lawler, founder of the Lawler Organization and adjunct professor at Washington University
We welcomed back Steve Lawler, founder of the Lawler Organization and adjunct professor of leadership and business ethics at Washington University. This interactive session brought GO! Network members together to share their holiday traditions and best practices – members walked away with many new ideas for making the holidays very special.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 – December Connections – Speed Networking
Many of our speakers have taught that relationships are the key to finding that next opportunity. This Speed Networking session offered members an opportunity to create relationships with people they wouldn’t otherwise know. This lively, interactive session offered a great way to discover new connections and potential leads to get participants one step closer to that target contact.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 – Keys to Preserving Homeownership with Catholic Charities Housing Resource Center
Catholic Charities Housing Resources Center shared services available regarding housing support/mortgage and foreclosure intervention with Q&A followed by a presentation from Catholic Charities Community Services regarding the family, working as a unit, to address the financial and housing issues related to a reduction in income.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 – A Message of Hope and Thanksgiving with Webster University's Dr. Benjamin Akande
GO! Network welcomed back Dr. Akande, Webster University Dean of the School of Business and Technology, for a special message of hope and thanksgiving. Times of transition can be especially tough during the holiday season - Dr. Akande warmed our hearts by sharing part of his story, his journey and the source of his strength.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 – Demystifying the Interview Process with Stephanie Auping and Jennifer Fickeler
The interview is a sales meeting where you are trying to convey how what you have to offer is what the company needs. This workshop was designed to demystify the interview process. The session helped reveal the most effective interview techniques from preparation through follow-up.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 – Selecting Your Professional Service Providers
The GO! Network hosted a panel to help new entrepreneurs understand what’s important when selecting professional service providers.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 – Finding Victory in the Face of Adversity with John Foppe
John Foppe addressed the performance challenges of life and career transitions head on and he shared a variety of solutions to help individuals and leaders overcome their exasperation and translate their visions into positive outcomes.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 – Nuts and Bolts of a Business Plan
This interactive session highlighted business-planning tips from successful entrepreneurs. They discussed important attributes of the business plan such as winning phrases & concepts. They also warned of pitfalls along the path from draft to final document.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 – GO! Network Health and Wellness Fair
GO! Network members turned out for our first ever Health Fair! At the Health Fair, members had the opportunity to learn about resources and services available at little or no cost. There was a Yoga demonstration, health screenings and other valuable information available.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 – Accountability for the Entrepreneur with Lethia Owens
The best way to make progress on the steps necessary to accomplish your entrepreneurial goals is to have a support and accountability system in place. Successful entrepreneur and personal branding expert Lethia Owens returned for this informative session focused on the three key areas of accountability.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 – Factors for Job Search Success: Q&A with an Expert Career Coach Panel
Members participated in a thoughtful discussion with experienced career coaches regarding the keys for a successful job search. Members learned how to distinguish themselves as a candidate with potential employers.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 – Introduction to Business Plans with Bob Peters
In this session, Bob covered such topics as what a business plan is, why it’s important, what components make a quality plan and how to tailor yours for maximum impact.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 – It’s There for You: Government Related Resources with representatives from COBRA, Unemployment Insurance and Missouri Career Centers
Information about health care, insurance and unemployment resources and options were presented by representatives of COBRA, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (unemployment insurance) and Missouri Career Centers. These workshops provided an opportunity to learn more about relevant topics people face during transition.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 – Market Research and Your Business Endeavors
The Market Research workshop covered: the importance of market research to an entrepreneurial endeavor, what resources are available in the community and how research librarians can assist you.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 – Life Styles Inventory™ (LSI), sponsored by Human Synergistics International
Cheryl A. Boglarsky, Ph.D., Director of Research for Human Synergistics led this unique session to review the results of the Life Styles Inventory. Members gained valuable insight into behaviors and motivations and learned how to leverage their thoughts and actions for a more promising future.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 – Intellectual Property with Attorney Dennis Donohue
In this informative session Dennis reviewed patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. He also shared the importance of timing, knowing what step to take when, and the traps to avoid as you get started on your own entrepreneurial journey.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 – Time for a Financial Check-Up with Paramount Planning and ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions
Managing finances during career transition is one of most stressful challenges you may be facing. In response to our members requests for more information on money management, GO! Network presented a financial tag-team of Paramount Planning and ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions to provide useful tips and resources for you during your time of transition.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 – The Online Resume Primer with Mona Shy of Right Management
Right Management’s Mona Shy returned for one of GO! Network’s most requested sessions. Mona shared tips on applying for jobs online and making your resume more ‘searchable’.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 – Start Where You Are: Your Complete Guide to Networking – Rose Jonas aka “The Job Doctor”
You hear about it all the time, but you’re not sure how to do it. Rose Jonas, Ph.D., AKA “The Job Doctor” shared her insight on networking and how job seekers can best use this crucial tool.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 – Understanding Yourself, Building Your Brand – Lethia Owens, Personal Branding Expert
Career success hinges on one question… Are you relevant? You have the potential for creating a powerful and clear distinction that captivates, fascinates, inspires, influences and engages others to become advocates of who you are and your unique promise of value. Personal Brand Strategist Lethia Owens showed members how their personal brand is made up of the values, abilities, talents, and personality traits people associate with you.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 – Finding Your Passion Despite the Adversity – John O’Leary
For this session, we welcomed back John O’Leary. To rise above challenges and fulfill potential, you must first discover your passion. This program revealed the value in identifying your passion, the opportunity borne from pursuing it courageously, and the impact this identification has in your professional and personal life.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 – Making the Connection: Effective Communication Techniques
Effective communication is never more important than when you are trying to make a connection in an interview. The seminar helped members understand how your communication “style” may be perceived by others.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 – From Desperation to Deal: Learn Negotiation Techniques to Get All You Deserve
All too often we spend only minutes thinking about and accepting the offer. David Hults was back to teach members the five rules that help in negotiating the salary they deserve.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 – GO! Network Summer Sizzler Networking
With our growing numbers, this networking event provided a chance to make more valuable connections. This session provided participants the chance to hone their ability to introduce themselves in a powerful, succinct manner - critical in today’s business world.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 – GO! Network Entrepreneurship Program: Connecting Ideas And Experience
Francis Chmelir from the Small Business Technology and Development Center led a discussion on connecting those with new ideas to your experience and expertise.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 – The Human Side of Change: Strategies to Successfully Manage Transition
Kate Tansey of Catholic Family Services followed up her July 28th workshop, Mastering the Human Side of Change, and took members into a deeper analysis with the follow-up session, The Human Side of Change: Strategies to Successfully Manage Transition.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 – GO! Network Career Fair
Go! Network wrapped up its second series of sessions with our eagerly anticipated Career Fair 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, August 4 at The Partnership Center, 800 N. Tucker, downtown St. Louis. Great local companies looking to hire great new employees like you were there!
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Track Sessions
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 – GO! Network Entrepreneurship Program: Legal Structure and IP Protection
The Go! Network’s Entrepreneurial track moved to its new time and day - Tuesday 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. - with the session, Legal Structure and Intellectual Property Protection. Our guest speaker outlined legal options, and trademark and patent protection. This session also included a Q&A session covering consultancy, franchising, and buying and starting a business.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 – Mastering the Human Side of Change
Kate Tansey, Clinical Director at Catholic Family Services and adjunct professor at St. Louis University helped members understand the process they are going through, created by the changes faced in transition. Members developed action plans to enhance your ability to successfully grow through these times of rapid and significant change. This was the first in a two-part series which concludes on Wednesday, August 5th.
Monday, July 27, 2009 – Setting a Sound Foundation, Setting a Sound Foundation Review DISC and SBA assessments taken by Go! Network participants.
Reviewed DISC and SBA assessments previously taken by Go! Network participants. Evaluation of assessments gave members a better understanding of where they stand as entrepreneurs. David Hults, Activ8 career coach, offered his analysis of the DISC assessment. David's "Activ8 Career System" helps clients get faster results in finding careers. Aldis Jakubovski followed David and gave his insights on the SBA assessment.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 – Career Choices: Do You Want To Be Your Own Boss?
Members learned about entrepreneurship options from several successful business owners as well as fellow GO! Network members. This session kicked off a unique program for GO! Network participants interested in buying or starting their own business, or mentoring and volunteering with those who do.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 – The Life Story We Really Want – Steve Ehrlich, Associate Dean, Washington University
Steve Ehrlich, Associate Dean of Academics at Washington University, discussed his Transformative Learning Self Assessment Plan to help participants determine what continuing education options may be best for them.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 – Career Transitions: Your Roadmap to Retraining
Experts from SLATE, New Horizons and Washington University will be on-hand to answer your questions regarding Workforce Investment Act funds as well as representatives from training providers to help you explore education options for the next step in your journey.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 – From Frustrated to Focused: Crafting a Resume That Fits You – David Hults
David Hults, CEO of activ8 Career Coaching, with the support of our HR community shared ideas for creating a resume focused on strengths and demonstrated the effective use of the resume in a networking situation. Local HR professionals facilitated breakout sessions which allowed participants the opportunity for resume review and coaching.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 – Brand Power: Creating a Positive Memory and Lasting Impression – Cyd Dodson & Brian Brewer of Right Management
Right Management executives Cyd Dodson and Brian Brewer served as moderators for a panel of HR professionals who provided advice on how to take your positive first impression to the next level.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 – Conducting an Effective Job Search with Mona Shy of Right Management
Technology has changed the job search landscape. This session showed GO! Network members how to maximize their efforts by utilizing the web more effectively.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 – Leading Without Authority – Dr. Benjamin Akande, Dean of Webster University’s School of Business and Technology
Dr. Akande built upon the workshop he presented earlier this year with this session, Leading Without Authority.
Attendees learned more about empowerment and the ability to inspire people from wherever they are in their life.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 – Speed Networking Summer Card Party, Go! Network Style
GO! Network members got to know one another better in a lively round of speed networking. It was a great opportunity to share goals and make more valuable connections.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 – Financial Spring Cleaning
Financial experts from Paramount Planning helped members with financial considerations that are critical during this time of transition.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 – From "Hi" to Hired: Learn how to simplify and ace the interview
During this interactive session, participants learned how to simplify and ace an interview with keynote speaker David Hults.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 – GOT STRESS?!: Your Personal Stress Management Toolkit
GO! Network featured EAP clinician Dave Haasis from BJC, who shared stress management tips and tools.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 – Getting LinkedIn – Professional Networking through Social Media
Keynote speaker David Strom shared practical tips for capitalizing on LinkedIn as a job-search and networking vehicle – using a live example to demonstrate the value of creating effective connections for finding a job.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 – Building Sustaining Relationships: Know yourself! Be yourself! Give yourself away!
Steve Lawler, founder of the Lawler Organization and adjunct professor of leadership and business ethics at Washington University, offered a three-step approach to making the most of your network of relationships.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 – Challenge During Transition: Health Care, Insurance and Unemployment
Information about health care, insurance and unemployment resources and options were presented. These workshops provided an opportunity to learn more about relevant topics people face during in transition.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 – Rising Above The Challenges To Fulfill Your Potential
John O'Leary revealed what is necessary to embrace personal and professional challenges and transform them into a foundation for outstanding growth. John illustrated that everyone, regardless of circumstances, can overcome any obstacle and achieve any dream. He empowered each of us to move past our comfort zone, dream big, plan smart, and take action.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 – Which Path to Choose? Career Transitions
Dan Buck, CEO of St. Patrick Center, shared his personal story of transition from the life of a successful broadcaster to CEO of the largest Homeless Service Agency in the State of Missouri.
Thursday, April 2, 2009 – Exploring Entrepreneurship as a Life Alternative
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 – GO! NETWORK – Speed Networking
Our peer-driven celebration of Spring Break with “Speed Networking” was a big success. More than 140 networkers shared their stories, contact information and job leads. Thanks to everyone who contributed!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 – Making the Web Work for You
David Siteman Garland from The Rise to the Top shared his secrets for maximizing social media for success.
Mona Shy from Right Management illustrated efficient ways to find jobs, research companies and much more via the Internet.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 – Career Fair
Representatives from 28 companies provided valuable information and resources to the large turnout of GO! NETWORK participants.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 – Taking Your Message to the Market – Branding Yourself
Cyd Dodson, V.P. Career Consulting and Services from Right Management, explained how to brand YOU, Inc.
Becky Wilson, Talent Acquisition Specialist from Anheuser-Busch, provided tips for preparing for the March 17 Career Fair.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 – Creating a Strategy and Networking Your Plan
Dr. Benjamin Ola Akande, Dean of the School of Business and Technology at Webster University, shared actionable tips and advice for effective networking.
The Job Doctor, Rose Jonas gave participants an opportunity to exercise their networking skills during an interactive workshop.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 – Interviewing Skills
Keynote speaker and recruiter Dave Boeckmann shared his insights on effectively utilizing the C.A.R. technique—focusing on context, action and results—to answer the three most important questions that are often asked during an interview.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 – Creating the Resume
The effective résumé writing seminar taught job-seekers how to develop a ‘winning’ résumé by pointing out critical components, including style, formatting and guidelines.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 – Taking Stock of Your Situation
John Foppe, the keynote speaker, demonstrated the dynamics of assessing and rethinking every aspect of day-to-day life. By addressing the performance challenges of life and career transitions head on, he has developed a variety of solutions to help individuals and leaders overcome their exasperation and translate their visions into positive outcomes.