15-Minute Career Conversations: Connect, Clarify, and Advance

15-Minute Conversations to Help Job Seekers with Direction and Connections
Event Overview
15-Min Career Path & Job Search Plan Conversations
A structured, fast‑paced networking session designed to help job seekers gain clarity, confidence, and meaningful professional connections.

📄 What to Bring
Each job seeker prepares a brief Job Search Plan, that includes:

• A one-page outline of your career path, target roles, key industries, and companies

(Example and template available at https://career-prospectors.com/join/

• Your 2–3 key words (e.g., “Data Analytics,” “Nonprofit Program Manager”)

These guide conversations and help professionals understand how to position your skills.

🧭 What to Expect

• 15-minute one-on-one conversations with multiple recruiters and professionals

Think of it as speed networking—purposeful, structured, and tailored to job seekers.

• Focused introductions using your plan and key words.
• Targeted questions and feedback about organizations, industry trends, and potential connections.
• Actionable takeaways: Capture insights, gather contact information, and identify next steps.

🎙 Why This Works

• Builds confidence through supportive, professional dialogue
• Helps others quickly understand your value and increases referral opportunities
• Encourages intentional networking centered on your goals and industry interests

🧠 Suggested Preparation

• Develop a few SOAR stories (Situation, Obstacles, Actions, Results) aligned with your target roles
• Bring copies of your plan to share with our guest.
• Dress appropriately for your industry and approach each conversation with professionalism

Participants include the following:

## Barry Watkins, Retired YMCA Executive, Consultant

## Katherine Wagner, Career Services Advisor, ECPI University

## Sara Brownfield, GPHR, SHRM-SCP Head of HR | SHRM-SCP | Global Professional in HR (GPHR) | SHRM AI + HI Certification

N. K. Broughton, US Dept of Justice, Retired

## Erika Dendtler, Partner at New York Life

## Bruce Osborne, MBA Marketing | Writing | Sales

The list will be updated as professional guest commit commit.

Create A Keyword name tag using this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwphq259IgQWjH3TyLW8ELI8kY73DNoRPy5Buuur98W2HZig/viewform

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