What we’re about
The Great Careers Network(GCN) provides about 18-25 monthly online career education and networking events for career transition and career management. Some are free and others you must be a paid member, which is only $5 a month ($59/year).
Registration info to get Zoom links for our events or links to affiliate events are on our website events page https://greatcareers.org. No Zoom links are published on meetup.
Executive Director
Lynne M. Williams
484-393-2951
Email: info@greatcareersphl.org
P.S. The legal entity of this nonprofit is registered in the state of Pennsylvania as the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, but we are dba Great Careers Groups.
Register and pay $20 in advance as seating is limited https://www.mellermarketing.com/msse
An Event Offering Practical Marketing & Business Tips, plus opportunities to network with others who are self-employed
Hosted by Brenda Meller and featuring Marketing & Business Strategy Experts
Your $20* registration includes:
- Participation in panel discussions led by business and marketing experts
- Networking with fellow attendees who are self-employed
- Light refreshments (breakfast and lunch)
Your $20 registration fee helps to cover our costs for refreshments and supplies. If you'd like to make an additional donation to the American Cancer Society, use this link or you can increase your amount at registration checkout.
Payments are non-refundable and will help to cover refreshment and supply costs for the event. Any leftover funds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. By registering, you agree to share your email address with the event host (Brenda Meller) and our panelists for marketing purposes. You may opt out anytime.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Michigan Summit for the Self-EmployedAmerican Cancer Society, Southfield, MI
Register and pay $20 in advance as seating is limited https://www.mellermarketing.com/msse
An Event Offering Practical Marketing & Business Tips, plus opportunities to network with others who are self-employed
Hosted by Brenda Meller and featuring Marketing & Business Strategy Experts
Your $20* registration includes:
- Participation in panel discussions led by business and marketing experts
- Networking with fellow attendees who are self-employed
- Light refreshments (breakfast and lunch)
Your $20 registration fee helps to cover our costs for refreshments and supplies. If you'd like to make an additional donation to the American Cancer Society, use this link or you can increase your amount at registration checkout.
Payments are non-refundable and will help to cover refreshment and supply costs for the event. Any leftover funds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. By registering, you agree to share your email address with the event host (Brenda Meller) and our panelists for marketing purposes. You may opt out anytime. - Navigating Salary Negotiations with ConfidenceLink visible for attendees
Register and pay at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-salary-negotiations-with-confidence-tickets-1419449053329?aff=oddtdtcreator
Are you ready to secure the compensation you deserve? Join our interactive workshop to master the art of salary negotiations with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re negotiating a new offer, advocating for a raise, or exploring flexible perks, you’ll learn proven strategies to communicate your worth and navigate these crucial conversations. We'll share insights and real-world tips to help you prepare, practice, and position yourself for success.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand key principles of successful salary negotiation, including market research and value proposition
- Learn to frame your requests with confidence and maintain a positive tone
- Develop strategies to overcome common negotiation hurdles and objections
- Explore creative solutions beyond salary to meet your goals
Gain practical tools to prepare for and practice your negotiation conversations
SPEAKER BIO
Lynne Williams, Ed.D. Candidate, is the Executive Director of the Great Careers Network, which provides online career development and networking for career transition (job seekers) and career management (employed and self-employed). Lynne writes resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and LinkedIn company pages, and focuses on keywords. She is currently working on her doctoral dissertation on the topic of LinkedIn. Lynne was included with other LinkedIn peers on the 2024 list of the Top 50 LinkedIn Experts worldwide and on the same 2022/2023 list. In addition, she was on the Philadelphia list of the Top 15 LinkedIn Experts in 2023.
SPEAKER CONTACT INFO
Lynne Williams
ATS Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, & Keywords
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewilliams
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lynnewilliams
Email: lynne@careernews.today
Cell: 610-405-9756
Nonprofit Website Events: https://greatcareers.org/events - Virtual Job Seeker Support GroupLink visible for attendees
Register to get the Zoom link on https://greatcareers.org/events-calendar/virtual-job-seeker-support-group-6/
The Virtual Job Seeker Support Group is a networking meeting held on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30 PM ET with Dr. Dominique Kliger.
Join us if you are looking for a new opportunity, to grow your career, or if you are in a job transition.
Practice your elevator pitch in a safe space, check in for accountability, set goals for your job search for the week, meet others to build your LinkedIn network, and learn about upcoming events.
CHAPTER LEADER
Dominique Kliger
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkliger/
dominiq@temple.edu - LinkedIn for NonprofitsLink visible for attendees
Register for Zoom at the Charitable Roundtable https://tinyurl.com/kzx9ckfx
How can you define your value proposition, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and leverage it for impact? What must you do to increase your nonprofit’s exposure, tell your story, and develop your networking strategies?
Did you know:
- LinkedIn has over one billion users worldwide and welcomes three new members every second?
- LinkedIn is a database that can be mined for nonprofit relationship building?
This informative workshop will delve into a research-based philosophy and strategies to create a LinkedIn profile that is geared towards viewers with average attention spans of about 7 seconds. You’ll get insights into the role of cognitive neuroscience and how the evolution of the “digital brain” is central to what and how people skim online content.
You’ll discover tips, tricks, and best practices for more strategically formatting your LinkedIn profile, optimizing your use of keywords, and distinguishing your personal brand to stand out.
By attending this session, you’ll learn:
- Where in your profile to effectively incorporate keywords and how to research them
- How to clearly brand yourself and develop your “secret sauce” to stand out
- How to strategically format and streamline your profile
- Strategies, tactics, and best practices
Lynne Williams’ BIO
Lynne Williams, Ed.D. Candidate, is the Executive Director of the Great Careers Network, which provides online career development and networking for career transition (job seekers) and career management (employed and self-employed). Lynne writes resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and LinkedIn company pages, and focuses on keywords.SPEAKER CONTACT INFO
Lynne Williams
ATS Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, & Keywords
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewilliams
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lynnewilliams
Email: lynne@careernews.today
Cell: 610-405-9756
Nonprofit Website Events: https://greatcareers.org/events
