SE Women on the Move Affinity Group (virtual)

Career Hack Panel - Fall Pandemic Edition

Now that the glorious scent of Hot Apple Cider and Vanilla Pumpkin Lattes draws us to the fall season, how do we recalibrate our career goals and job searches while Covid-19 continues to impact our lives?

On Tuesday, Sept 22 at 2:30 - 4 p.m. (note date and time is different than usual) please join us for a panel of career experts: Heather Linz, Regional Director of Challenger Grey and Christmas, Inc and Carol Rusch, CEO of Alexander Morgan and Company, and moderator Dianne Freeman, Senior Managing Director of Townsend Search-Interim Solutions and Women on the Move co-chair, answer the burning questions on our minds:

• How do those in career transition secure new positions during the pandemic?
• What about changing industries or careers?
• Are remote positions available and how do I secure one?
• How do I get promoted or ask for a raise now?
• Should I start a business now?
• What is the best way to network during this time?
• How can I stand out from the competition?
• Why can’t I get past the first interview?
• How many years should I go back on my resume?
• Should I apply to jobs I see on job boards like Indeed, Monster?

About our speakers:

Heather Linz, CSP

As Regional Director, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., Heather focuses on helping people in career transition land their next success. Heather is widely known for her ability to connect the dots, know the current job market, understand the job outplacement space, and provide career coaching expertise.

Heather holds a BA from Marshall University, Huntington WV in Psychology with an emphasis on I/O Psychology.

Heather is an active member of Inforum, HRUnite, Michigan’s Best & Brightest and Detroit SHRM, and an advisor to the HR-Nexus consortium of highly talented and diverse Human Resources Executives.

Heather an be contacted at: 248-229-5036, https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-small-linz-csp heatherlinz@challengergray.com

Carol Rusch

Carol has 30+ years experience in human resources and recruitment. She is the CEO of Alexander Morgan and Company, a Detroit based retained executive search and talent management consulting firm. She is also the author of "Meet Carol for Coffee", a new interactive recruiter blog which offers career coaching and job search advice. ...meetcarolforcoffee.com

Connect and follow Carol on Linkedin" https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolrusch/ You may email her at carol@alexandermorganco.com.

S. Dianne Freeman, CPA

Dianne is the Senior Managing Director of Townsend Search Group-Interim Solutions division and provides talented hands-on finance professionals for supplemental staffing, interim management, project solutions and subject matter experts to a diversified group of businesses ranging from start-up entrepreneurial to Fortune 100 companies.

You may reach Dianne at Dfreeman@townsendsearch.com or 248-765-0215

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Please plan to park in the lot in front of the building which can be accessed from Lakeview Drive (the road running between the Bank of America Building at 2600 W Big Beaver and Somerset Collection North).   The entrance to the building is under the portico adjacent to the parking lot.

Women on the Move Affinity Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. except during holiday weeks

Group Leadership

Dianne Freeman, dfreeman@townsendsearch.com, 248.765.0215

Carol Ward, cward@frannet.com (284)590-7190