From Frustration to Job Search Success

Time: Sep 18, 2025 10:15 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82505281754?pwd=eBsnbaUSDB1Vapu2dadZxLSrzzLBYZ.1
Place: Saratoga Federated Church, 20390 Park Place, Saratoga, CA 95070 United States
Overview of Topic:
It’s not about applying to more jobs—it’s about applying smarter. In this webinar, Markell will explain why quality beats quantity and how small changes in your approach can lead to big results. She will share actionable tips on crafting standout applications, leveraging your network, and staying motivated. You’ll learn how to strategically target the right opportunities and get noticed by employers. Whether you’re starting out or pivoting in your career, you’ll walk away with the tools and encouragement you need to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Speaker’s Bio:
Markell Morris is the owner of Futures In Motion, Inc. and adjunct faculty at Santa Monica College, Cypress College and Vanguard University where she teaches undergraduate and graduate level career development classes.

She holds several professional counseling certifications including National Certified Counselor (NCC), Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH), MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory certifications. She received her MA in Counseling from the University of San Diego and a BA in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

She helps her clients navigate the job market whether they are seeking career advancement, re-entering the job market or realigning their career after facing life altering circumstances. Based on her personal experience as a young widow and brain tumor survivor, Markell is an expert in navigating a career after loss. She understands the dynamics of rebuilding a career, reestablishing a sense of identity, and finding purpose.

She has expertise as a frequent speaker on career- related topics that educate, inspire and empower career changers to shift their focus from obstacles to opportunities. Her books Fast Track Your Career (2nd Edition) and Create a Career You Love: 5 Steps to Define Your Next Career Move guide people step-by-step through how to decide a career direction and position themselves for a career that sparks joy. She has also designed career development classes for colleges, universities and organizations.

Physical Venue:
The entrance to Richard’s Hall at SFC is near the intersection of LG Saratoga Rd and Oak Place.
Saratoga Federated Church
20390 Park Place
Saratoga, CA 95070 United States
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