EDENPRAIRIE GRACE CHURCH | 9301 Eden Prairie Rd | Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Our purpose is to help unemployed and misemployed people with effective strategies and resources for a job search, while helping them hear and follow God's calling in their life and their work.
FREE JOB SEARCH SEMINARS AND WEBINARS
1st Thursday MORNING of each month | 7:30 - 9:00 am
(IN-PERSON ONLY at Grace Church in Eden Prairie)
FOLLOWED BY THE IN-PERSON NWG group meeting beginning at 9am
FOLLOWED BY our MICRO JOB-FAIR featuring employers each month
AND a "Financial Considerations in Job Transition" Q&A beginning at 10:45am
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2nd Thursday EVENING of each month | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
(IN-PERSON ONLY at Woodbury Lutheran Church)
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3rd Thursday MORNING of each month | 7:30 - 9:00 am (Central Time)
(ONLINE Webinar Only)
These FREE Seminars include an introduction to all the additional free but valuable resources you will find through MN Crossroads Career Network.
At our Monthly Seminars, we feature a guest speaker presenting topics related to job search, networking, and lead generation.
OUR UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKERS AND TOPICS
IN-PERSON ONLY:
at Grace Church - Eden Prairie
Let's Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You
with: Jennifer Radke
Thursday Morning, March 5th
7:30 am - 9:00 am
No Registration Necessary! Just come and connect with others!
Join Social Media Strategist and leadership speaker Jennifer Radke for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed to turn your LinkedIn profile into a powerful tool for career advancement.
Whether you're job hunting, exploring the fractional workforce, or building a professional brand, this interactive session will guide you through practical strategies to optimize your profile and engage meaningfully on the platform.
Bring your laptop or mobile device and get ready to:
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Evaluate your current profile through a critical lens
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Explore techniques for authentic human connection in digital spaces
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Learn how to search strategically and connect with the right people
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Craft customized outreach messages that stand out
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Leverage LinkedIn’s tools for visibility and credibility in today’s job market
LinkedIn is more than just a resume, and when you use it with purpose and intention, it can help you reach your goals.
Jennifer Radke is an international speaker, author, and strategic business leader with over 15 years of experience in sales and leadership. The real-world solutions she brings to her training stem from her experience in coaching, developing and training employees and businesses of all sizes.
As the CEO of the National Institute for Social Media she spends her time helping professionals strategically utilize social media in the business environment through training and certification. Jennifer has a BA from the University of Minnesota-Morris and an MS in Organizational Leadership in addition to being an NISM-certified Social Media Strategist (SMS) and instructor.
...Then stay after the presentation, at 9am for the Networking With Grace Meeting and our MICRO JOB FAIR and "FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS DURING JOB TRANSITION" Q&A at 10:45!
JENNIFER RADKE
MICHAEL HURLEY
IN-PERSON ONLY:
Navigating Applicant Tracking Systems
with: Michael Hurley
Thursday Evening, March 12th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
No Registration Necessary! Just come and connect with others!
Best Practices,
What You May Not know,
What You Should Know, and What You Don’t Need To Know
This highly informative and practical seminar will cover:
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What is an ATS System?
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Why do companies use ATS systems?
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How do companies use ATS systems?
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How many ATS systems are there?
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How to be prepared to navigate multiple ATS systems?
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Resumes and ATS system challenges.
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How should I approach applying across multiple ATS systems?
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What can you control?
Michael Hurley has been in talent acquisition for more than 30 years, spanning professional-level search experiences in corporate, contract consulting, and third-party recruiting roles with Fortune 500 companies.
He’s successfully recruited talent across the US in multiple disciplines and industries during this time including software engineering, finance, accounting, tax, audit, marketing, and sales. He has tremendous experience as a liaison between candidates and corporations as part of the hiring process and has worked with several Applicant Tacking Systems.
Michael has been a part of the Crossroads leadership team for over 10 years and regularly facilitates the Job Search Training classes.
ONLINE ONLY:
Pre-Register to Participate
Strategic Job Search Networking
with: Mike Larson
Thursday Morning, March 19th
7:30 - 9:00 am
Pre-Register Here to Participate in This Webinar
In today’s changing job market, sending out endless online applications is no longer enough. Strategic Job Search Networking is a practical, results-focused session designed to help professionals uncover hidden job opportunities, gain insider insights, and build momentum in their job search.
In this session participants will learn how to...
- Identify and organize a network that supports their career goals
- Develop a concise, personal marketing plan to guide outreach
- Reduce the anxiety and discomfort of networking
- Build a target company list for focused job exploration
- Establish a weekly rhythm of outreach and follow-ups to generate consistent leads
Attendees will walk away with a clear, structured approach to networking—one that transforms professional connections into real opportunities. Whether you’re navigating a layoff, exploring a transition, or simply want to improve your career prospects, this session will give you the tools, templates, and confidence to move forward.
Mike Larson has spent more than three decades in Human Resources, helping organizations attract and develop talent and navigate organizational change. Throughout his career, he has coached leaders at every level and helped companies build stronger, more resilient workforces.
Outside of his corporate work, Mike has a long history of volunteering as a job‑search coach. He volunteers with Crossroads, helps veterans via the Hire Heroes network, and has collaborated with other church-based job transition groups.
He genuinely enjoys helping people find clarity, direction, and a little hope during career transitions.
MIKE LARSON
IN-PERSON ONLY:
at Grace Church - Eden Prairie
Creating a Networking Routine:
How to Make Networking Part of Your Daily Job Search
with: Jasmine Webber
Thursday Morning, April 2nd
7:30 am - 9:00 am
No Registration Necessary! Just come and connect with others!
In today's competitive job market, effective networking is essential for uncovering opportunities and advancing your career.
However, many professionals struggle to integrate networking into their daily routines. In this seminar, Jasmine Webber will guide you through practical strategies to seamlessly incorporate networking into your daily job search activities.
What You'll Learn:
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The importance of consistent networking and its impact on your job search.
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How to set achievable networking goals and track your progress.
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Techniques for building and maintaining meaningful professional relationships.
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Utilizing tools and systems to streamline your networking efforts.
Jasmine Webber is a Business Relationship Manager at Scouts Talent, specializing in placing accounting and finance consultants in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area. With over a decade of experience in talent and recruiting, Jasmine is passionate about helping job seekers and career changers build meaningful relationships and create purposeful career paths.
Known for her energy, empathy, and strategic approach to relationship building, Jasmine has coached hundreds of professionals on how to network with authenticity and confidence. She’s committed to making networking feel less transactional and more intentional—especially during times of transition.
...Then stay after the presentation, at 9am for the Networking With Grace Meeting and our MICRO JOB FAIR and "FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS DURING JOB TRANSITION" Q&A at 10:45!
JASMINE WEBBER
BETH ELLIOTT
IN-PERSON ONLY:
Finding Focus In Your Job Search
with: Beth Elliott
Thursday Evening, April 9th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
No Registration Necessary! Just come and connect with others!
For many people, the challenge is not a lack of experience or capability. It is having done so much that it can feel like they have to look everywhere for their next role. When you could fit almost anywhere, the job search becomes longer, more exhausting, and less focused.
This workshop helps you move from broad searching to a more intentional approach. By clarifying who you are, what kind of work you actually want to do next, and which parts of your experience you want to lead with, you can narrow in on the roles, teams, and organizations that are a better fit.
The goal is not to limit options, but to reduce noise so the job search becomes more targeted, more manageable, and more likely to lead to the right next role rather than just the next available one.
Beth Elliott has spent 20 years working with people and teams across Fortune 500, nonprofit, and tech organizations, helping them navigate change and make clearer decisions about what matters most.
As the founder of Tangled Rabbit, she works with people in job transition and early-stage founders who know they have something valuable to offer but struggle to stand out in a crowded market. Beth helps them clarify what they are uniquely positioned to do and connect it to real market needs, so they can build careers or businesses that work because they are unmistakably theirs.
ONLINE ONLY:
Pre-Register to Participate
Unique Distinctives in Your Job Search
with: Dave Sparkman
Thursday Morning, April 16th
7:30 - 9:00 am
Pre-Register Here to Participate in This Webinar
(Details coming soon!)
DAVE SPARKMAN