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
GLENN SHERLING
IN-PERSON ONLY:
Career Evolution or Reinvention
with: Glenn Sherling
Thursday Evening, January 8th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
No Registration Necessary! Just come and connect with others!
This presentation explores how to intentionally reinvent your career in a rapidly changing world.
Through Glenn’s personal journey—from advertising leader to healthcare operations executive—attendees learn why reinvention matters, the fears that commonly hold people back, and the practical steps to pivot with purpose. Blending real-world experience with actionable frameworks, Glenn equips individuals with the mindset, tools, and strategies to identify transferable strengths, navigate transitions confidently, and design a more fulfilling and resilient career path.
Glenn Sherling is an entrepreneurial Business Leader known for driving growth through strategic clarity, disciplined execution, and market expansion. He blends a strategy consulting mindset with consumer brand and operations expertise to deliver measurable results. Recognized for developing talent and building high-performing teams, Glenn is a trusted mentor and executive coach who excels at turning complex strategies into practical, scalable solutions.
ONLINE ONLY:
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Unlock Hidden Interview Opportunities
with: Graham Riley
Thursday Morning, January 15th
7:30 - 9:00 am
Pre-Register Here to Participate in This Webinar
𝙅𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙙.
Apply to dozens of roles → crickets.
Polish your resume → still nothing.
Start wondering → What am I missing?
𝘖𝘯 𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 400 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘣 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦-𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.
Here’s the truth:
𝟭𝟭% of roles are filled by applicants
𝟭𝟮% are filled by applicants who also provide examples of their work
𝟮𝟴% are filled by direct outreach from recruiters
and.....
𝟰𝟵% 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙨
Landing the right job isn’t just about applying.
It’s about being seen.
It’s about being found.
It’s about being remembered.
This workshop will get you noticed by the people who hire people like you!
Here’s what we’ll cover:
How recruiters find candidates
How to highlight your value (without overthinking it)
Why you're not hearing back—and how to change that
How to tap into internal referrals
Networking best practices that feel natural (not pushy or desperate)
If your job search feels stuck, this workshop will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Graham Riley Is the founder of CareerToolboxUSA. His team of experts create career stories for top professionals and elevate their visibility to be found and land new opportunities. For nearly 12 years, he has been a top voice in the career search and career development space. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from his proven expertise!
GRAHAM RILEY
IN-PERSON ONLY:
at Grace Church - Eden Prairie
Resilient Job Searching: Emotional Skills for the Long Game
with: Julie Thiel
Thursday Morning, February 5th
7:30 am - 9:00 am
No Registration Necessary! Just come and connect with others!
Job searching can be far more emotionally demanding than most people expect.
Uncertainty, rejection, and long periods of waiting can quietly drain motivation and confidence, even for capable and experienced professionals.
This session helps job seekers understand why these reactions are so common and learn practical ways to stay engaged without burning out. Drawing on well-established research and real-world experience, we will explore how emotions influence job-search behavior and introduce simple, usable emotional skills to navigate the ups and downs of the process with greater clarity and resilience.
Participants will:
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Understand why job searching often leads to discouragement, avoidance, or loss of motivation
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Learn how the way we interpret job-search stressors can shape emotions and behavior
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Explore why positive emotional experiences support resilience during prolonged uncertainty
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Walk away with a few practical emotional intelligence skills they can apply immediately during their job search
Julie Thiel is a senior HR executive with more than 30 years of experience leading talent, leadership development, and people strategy across a wide range of organizations. She’s worked closely with executives and hiring leaders throughout her career, making real hiring decisions and supporting people through growth, change, and transition.
She’s the founder of Thiel Talent Strategy, a firm she created to help small business owners take HR off their plate and build strong, people-first organizations. Julie brings an honest, insider perspective to job seekers, grounded in decades of experience on the employer side of the table.
...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!
JULIE THIEL
RICH BRADEN
IN-PERSON ONLY:
Effective Job Search Strategy: How to Target the Right Role With Precision
with: Rich Braden
Thursday Evening, January 12th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
No Registration Necessary! Just come and connect with others!
Is your job search going nowhere fast? Are you tired of watching rejection emails pile up while wondering what you’re doing wrong? The truth is, many job seekers struggle with strategy and targeting.
A well‑designed job search strategy doesn’t just help you apply to more roles; it dramatically increases your chances of getting noticed, getting interviews, and ultimately landing the right job. In this session, you’ll learn the four foundational elements that transform a scattered search into a focused, high‑impact campaign that gets real results.
Rich Braden is Managing Partner of Braden Performance Consulting. Rich is a highly accomplished learning and development consultant in Fortune 500 companies, Braden specializes in creating innovative training systems that drive global workforce agility and measurable performance outcomes. With dual advanced degrees (MBA, MEd), he excels at aligning business strategy with talent development through data-driven approaches like Voice of Customer research, leadership modeling, and competency frameworks. Known for his expertise in transforming traditional training into experiential, work-based learning ecosystems, Braden is a trusted advisor on high-impact education and leader development strategies that unlock organizational potential and competitive advantage.
ONLINE ONLY:
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The Interview's Over, Now What?
with: Kristy Busija
Thursday Morning, February 19th
7:30 - 9:00 am
Pre-Register Here to Participate in This Webinar
Master the critical post-interview phase with confidence, whether you're facing silence, rejection, or multiple offers. This practical course guides you through emotional intelligence, strategic decision-making, and offer negotiations.
You'll Learn:
• How to transform interview outcomes into opportunities
• Strategic offer evaluation techniques
• Smart negotiation tactics, even for exceptional offers
• Professional follow-up strategies
• Multiple offer comparison frameworks
Perfect For:
Professionals seeking to navigate post-interview decisions with confidence and transform uncertainty into empowered action. From managing emotions to negotiating benefits, you'll develop the tools to make informed career choices.
Before becoming an award-winning business owner, best-selling author, and Forbes contributor, Kristy Busija, the CEO & Founder of Next Conversation Consulting, was known by her clients as the one who makes sense out of their chaos. When others see mess and confusion, she sees a beautiful puzzle in the making. That means she can quickly and concisely give you actionable steps you can take today!
KRISTY BUSIJA