If you’ve been to a business networking event, you’ve no doubt been bombarded by peoples’ 30-second-commercials – their elevator speeches.  By the end of the night, only a few will stand out in your mind – and fewer will result in the contacts and connections you’re seeking.  What sets those apart, and how can you ensure that your generates interest and conversation?  Your success depends on your ability to explain what makes you unique and to hook your listener – in less than a minute.  Improve your comfort level in talking about yourself, and practice delivering your 30-second commercial clearly, consistently, and smoothly.

Facilitated by Robyn Winters, TBJL Career Strategist

WHAT IS LINKS:  LINKS is an acronym for Leads, Information, Networking, Know-how, and Strategies. It is an educational and motivational program designed to help candidates prepare for the week ahead and to share conversation, contacts, and job-search information in a relaxed, friendly environment. For the unemployed professional, LINKS is a “place to go” to focus on the job search when others go to work on Monday Mornings. LINKS sessions are free and open to the public. Reservations are required.

Supported by the Vinik Family Foundation, Jeff and Penny Vinik, Trustees

Goals:

• Kick-start the week with renewed energy and focus
• Learn career transition tips from career strategists and industry experts
• Practice a 30-second commercial in a relaxed, safe environment
• Exchange ideas, information, and experiences with participants
• Create an action plan for the week

What We Will Cover:

• 30-Second commercials
• The topic of the week
• Candidate successes and challenges
• Individual action plans for the week

Materials Needed:
No materials are needed.

Program Length:
1½ hours.  Plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Who Should Attend:
Unemployed and underemployed professionals, recent college grads, women re-entering the workforce after a hiatus, military veterans transitioning to civilian workforce, retired professionals needing to go back to work; candidates in career transition who want to prepare and focus their job-search plan for the week.

Cost to Attend:
Free for TBJL Full Program Participants and guests.

Dress:
Business casual.

Where:
TampaBay-Job-Links
Jack Roth Center for Career Development
4100 West Kennedy Blvd. Suite 206
Tampa, FL 33609

Reservations Required:
Email nikki@tbjl.org below, or call (813) 344-0200.