1. Transition and Re-Invention November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA Re-inventing Yourself During Employment Transitions  Introductions by Leontine Jameson, Director of The Employment Transition Center  Presenters  Emily Birchfield  Ellen Kowalski  Lynn MacMillan Schafer  Conclusion and Contact Details

2. The Re-Invention Presenters November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA Emily Birchfield

3. Job Hunt Now requires an upgraded strategy from the Conventional Tools. SSocial Media is an additional Tool that could be utilized in the search process. IIt requires an investment of time and effort. DDone successfully, it can net Exciting Results! November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA Social Media I Job Search Tool

4. FFamiliarize yourself with the different options. LLinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Blogs. TTry out things to determine which works best for you. November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA Social Media I Job Search Tool

5. November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA EEffectiveness LListen a lot at first. GGet to know the Players to learn who’s who in the Area of Interest. CContribute to Communities with meaningful updates. TThe Goal is to cultivate relationships to make meaningful Professional Connections.

6. Motivation during the Search  Positivity  Positive Attitude is critical and can increase the # of connections and leads.  Surround Yourself with others who are Supportive and Intent on Pushing Forward.  Pay it Forward! Volunteer to Teach a Class, help someone improve their skills.  Tap into Local Networking Groups, Stay Active! Employment Transition Center, Job Clubs, Career Prospectors, Professional Organizations, and so much more! November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

7. Persistence and Re-Invention November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA Never give up in anything you do, it’s only an inch away. - @douglaschan (Twitter) It is often Life’s detours that put us back on the right path. (Sometimes YOU- turns are necessary!) - @theSingleWoman (Twitter)

8. The Re-Invention Presenters November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA Lynn MacMillan Schafer

9. Action during Transition November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA  Voluntary  Involuntary

10. Action during Transition I’m out of work … so now what do I do?  Keep your skills fresh  Choose your volunteer activities wisely  Network, network, network  Remember, you are not alone November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

11. Action during Transition How should I talk about my gap?  Attitude is everything  Showcase your skill sets today  Be honest  Connect the dots for your potential employer November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

12. Action during Transition What five tips made the biggest difference in transition? 1. Get up and go to work 2. Define a work space 3. Create an elevator speech 4. Strive for 5 informational interviews each week 5. Know what you are looking for … but stay flexible November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

13. Action during Transition November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA Life is what happens when you’re busy planning something else! - John Lennon

14. The Re-Invention Presenters November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA Ellen Kowalski

15. Re-Invention and Resources November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA Necessity... is the mother of invention. - Plato This lousy economy is the mother of RE-invention. - Ellen Kowalski

16. Re-Invention and Resources Re-invention  Why re-invent?  Self-assessment  What do I want to be when I grow up?  Pick a path November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

17. Re-Invention and Resources Resources Galore!  Employment Transition Center  Job Assistance Ministry (JAM)  Virginia Career Network (VCN)  Career Prospectors November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

18. Re-Invention and Resources Employment Transition Center  Boot Camp  Assessment tools  Industry outlook  Computer training  Workshops  Certification programs  Community November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA

19. Re-Invention and Resources November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you. - Dale Carnegie Eighty percent of success is showing up. - Woody Allen

20. Transition and Re-Invention November 20, 2010 The Virginia Women’s Conference I Richmond, VA  Presenters Contact Information Emily Birchfield Website: JobAdventurer.com (with Contact details!) www.linkedin.com/in/ebirchfield Ellen Kowalski EllenKowalski@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ellenbirtkowalski Lynn MacMillan Schafer lmacschafer@verizon.net www.linkedin.com/in/lmacschafer Leontine Jameson Email: Jam38@co.henrico.va.us  More Information, Resources and Representation at our Booth after this presentation.