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
ONLINE ONLY:
Pre-Register to Participate
Use AI To Get Smarter In Your Job Search
with: Cherie Anderson
Thursday Morning, August 21st
7:30 - 9:00 am
Pre-Register Here to Participate in This Webinar
Want to gain clarity on your career goals, make your resume stand out in the crowd and shine at your interviews?
Join us in this highly interactive session to see how AI tools to do all of those things and more.
Cherie Anderson is a learning and development professional who has worked in Fortune 500 companies and start-ups to create learning experiences that transform leaders and lead to bottom-line results.
She is also a former participant of Crossroads. She’s so grateful for the help she received, that she wanted to do the same for others. She’s a big believer in that whole “Do unto others…” thing.
CHERIE ANDERSON
IN-PERSON ONLY:
at Grace Church - Eden Prairie
The 20-Minute Networking Meeting
with: Nathan Perez
Thursday Morning, September 4th
7:30 - 9:00 am
No Registration Necessary! Just come and connect with others!
As you likely know... networking is critical for an effective job search. We have someone that literally "wrote the book" on how to do it well. In this seminar...
LEARN HOW TO:
Be Concise
Have you ever led a meeting that went on too long? Learn to set an agenda and conduct a highly informative conversation inside of 20 minutes.
Ask The Right Questions
The best conversations start with the best questions. The 20-Minute Networking Meeting shows you how to construct these questions to lead a discussion.
Avoid Common Mistakes
Small things like eye contact and expressing gratitude leave a lasting impression about your character. Learn how to avoid common but costly mistakes.
Nathan Perez is Co-Author of "The 20-Minute Networking Meeting", an award-winning and best-selling book on best practices for Job Search Networking.
In addition to being an award winning author, he is a national speaker and executive career coach at Career Innovation, a consultancy that works with all experience levels of job-seekers from across the country.
...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!
NATHAN PEREZ
IN-PERSON ONLY:
Mastering Behavioral Interviews:
Stand Out with Your Story
with: Shelley Jensen-Decker
Thursday Evening, September 11th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
No Registration Necessary! Just come and connect with others!
Are you prepared to confidently answer, “Tell me about a time when…” in your next job interview?
Behavioral interviews are one of the most common formats used by employers to evaluate candidates — and your ability to tell a clear, compelling story can make all the difference. In this interactive workshop, job seekers will learn how to identify their strongest experiences, align them with employer expectations, and deliver answers that showcase skills, problem-solving, and professionalism.
What You'll Learn:
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The STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) and how to use it effectively
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Common behavioral interview questions and how to prepare for them
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Techniques to turn everyday experiences into powerful interview stories
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How to stay focused, confident, and authentic during the interview
Shelley Jensen-Decker has over 20+years of career development/job search coaching and learning and development experience in not-for-profit, corporate outplacement and higher education settings. She began her career in marketing working for a CPG firm and an advertising agency. She quickly discovered her passion in helping people move forward with their careers and transitioned into career development! With in-depth experience across multiple sectors, She has collaborated with a diverse clientele including new grads, executives, entry level employees, new Americans, and individuals re-entering the work force.
As Manager of Career Services for an economic development agency, she was accountable for developing innovative programs and achieving quality and financial outcomes. Additionally, she recruited and managed career coaches and 54 volunteers to provide best in class career services. Her background also includes a B.A. in Psychology and an MBA from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management. She is also qualified for the MBTI®, Campbell Interest and Skill Survey, and BarOn EQ-I assessments. Currently, she works for Ascend Career and Life Strategies, an outplacement firm, and Minnesota Job Partners, a Dislocated Worker Program.
SHELLEY JENSEN-DECKER
ONLINE ONLY:
Pre-Register to Participate
Navigating the Emotional Journey of Unemployment
with: Dale Kreienkamp
Thursday Morning, September 18th
7:30 - 9:00 am
Pre-Register Here to Participate in This Webinar
The journey of unemployment is emotional, which surprises many.
Emotions, like unemployment, aren’t talked about or understood. Learn about how your emotions impact you in your job search, understand how emotions can keep you stuck and gain tips on dealing with emotions in your job search and the rest of your life.
Dale Kreienkamp is a speaker and the President of Thriving Through Transitions, a consultancy focused on helping organizations successfully navigate difficult transitions and become better through the process.
His professional background includes over 40+ years as a Human Resources Executive in the healthcare industry and Consultant, coaching and guiding leaders. He is also the author of a book on career transitions, How Long, O Lord, How Long?
DALE KREIENKAMP