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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- LinkedIn Profile ReviewsNeeds location
Free to paid members https://greatcareers.org/membership
Register for Zoom https://greatcareers.org/events-calendar/linkedin-profile-reviews-oct/
Is your LinkedIn profile optimized? 👈🏾
Want some feedback on your profile? 👂🏿
Got 🔑 keywords❓
Lynne will provide feedback!
Let’s help you shine! 🌞😎👏🤗👊🏽😉🌈🥳SPEAKER BIO
Lynne Williams, Ed.D. Candidate, is the Executive Director of the Great Careers Group, 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. Connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewilliams and visit https://linktr.ee/lynnewilliams to learn more.
Lynne was on the 2024 list of the Top 50 LinkedIn Experts worldwide with other LinkedIn peers, and was also included on the 2022/2023 list.
In addition, she was on the Philadelphia list of the top 15 LinkedIn Experts in 2023.
- Immigrant Professionals Career Support Group - Overcome Self Doubt in JobsearchNeeds location
Register for Zoom link https://greatcareers.org/events-calendar/immigrant-professionals-career-support-group/
The Immigrant Professionals Career Support Group is hosted by Solveiga Jaskunas and David Wragg online on Zoom.
Career Support for Immigrants to the US – Interview Preparation and PracticeAre you an immigrant professional looking for your first job or searching for a better one?
The hosts are both HR professionals and career coaches. You’ll receive career advice and support along with other participants new to the US job market.
This is an online Zoom meeting, and we encourage participants to join on a computer with a camera installed.
This Zoom meeting will also offer networking opportunities, including 15 minutes to ask questions at the end of the agenda. You’ll be on the call with other immigrants and volunteers with the same objective of creating a safe and supportive space to get job search and career support. Come prepared with your questions and ready to learn approaches that meet your needs.
SPEAKER BIOs
Solveiga Jaskunas is an HR Consultant, Career Coach, Connector, and Speaker. Her passion lies in helping immigrants thrive professionally in the United States and working with employers to make their workplace culture more inclusive. Her consultancy focuses on HR consulting, career coaching, training, speaking, and network referral services for organizations and individuals. Her recent speaking event at the Expat Women Summit and HR Global Summit reached participants from more than 50 countries. Solveiga was recently featured in Security Magazine as one of three leaders with distinct LinkedIn communication styles in the magazine in France.David Wragg is driven by a passion for working with people from all walks of life. With 30+ years of experience in executive human resources in large companies, he specializes in optimizing the potential of talent throughout organizations and helping people optimize their career potential through coaching. An avid lifelong learner, David earned a Business Studies / Human Resources degree from the University of Hertfordshire (UK) and holds multiple certifications in Career & Executive Coaching through accredited organizations within the U.S. and the United Kingdom.
- Beating the Applicant Tracking System: Tips to Format Your ResumeNeeds location
Register: https://www.careernetworkministry.com/all-events
As a job seeker, are you wondering why you are not getting any response to your online submissions? Uncover why human eyes may never see the resumes you submit online and discover what you need to do to optimize your resume to beat the dreaded ATS.
Have your current resume available to mark up during the workshop.
The content of this presentation was published in chapter 8 of the book published by the ATD (Association of Talent Development) called Find Your Fit: A Practical Guide to Landing the Job You Love. Dick Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute wrote the forward in this book and 15 other career coaches around the country also contributed chapters.SPEAKER BIO
Lynne Williams, Ed.D. Candidate, is the Executive Director of the Great Careers Group, 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. Connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewilliams and visit https://linktr.ee/lynnewilliams to learn more.
- Zoom for EntrepreneursNeeds location
Register at https://greatcareers.org
Learn strategies and best practices for leveraging Zoom to enhance communication and streamline operations. Topics include setting up and customizing your Zoom environment, effective screen-sharing techniques, utilizing breakout rooms for team collaboration, and leveraging Zoom integrations to boost productivity.
SPEAKER BIO
Christopher Johnson, a seasoned storyteller, leverages his expertise in storytelling to assist individuals in effectively conveying their life experiences. Through his company, Calm Clear Communications, he integrates his skills in voice, video broadcasting, event production, and over two decades of IT and theater experience with a keen sense of curiosity and perseverance.Operating at the crossroads of people and technology, Mr. Johnson serves as an event producer, aiding presenters in navigating the technical challenges inherent in virtual and hybrid events. Additionally, he hosts regular Calm Clear Conversations on LinkedIn Live, engaging experts in casual discussions about their respective fields. As a substitute host on Michigan Public Radio, he serves as a local anchor for the network's 900,000 monthly listeners. Furthermore, Christopher has served as the voice of TEDxDetroit for over a decade.
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