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
Mark Your Calendars Now! ...pre-registration coming soon
2025 Crossroads Christmas Networking Party
on Tuesday, December 9th!
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
*Hundreds of networkers!
*Dozens of Employer Contacts!
*Christmas Treats, and a great chance to make key connections for your job search!
This is the premier holiday season job search networking event each year
SEE MORE DETAILS AND PRE-REGISTER HERE
Be an Employer Contact for your organization!
IN-PERSON ONLY:
Goal Setting and Measurement Heading into 2026
with: Tom Jacobson
Thursday Evening, December 11th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
No Registration Necessary! Just come and connect with others!
What can we learn from looking back on our job search in 2025. What activities netted the greatest results and how do I use that to start 2026 with a BANG!
What else will we learn in this session:
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How set the right goals and activities that have worked to deliver the more contacts?
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How do we decide to determine what should be our Key Performance Indicators(KPI’s)?
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How do we measure these activities?
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How often do we re-evaluate our activities?
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And maybe a few things more...
Tom Jacobson is a volunteer for the MN Crossroads Career Network and leads the Woodbury Lutheran Church location.
TOM JACOBSON
ONLINE ONLY:
Pre-Register to Participate
Interviewing With Success!
with: Melanie Martz
Thursday Morning, December 18th
7:30 - 9:00 am
Pre-Register Here to Participate in This Webinar
How would you like to be more confident that your next interview will result in a job offer?
In this webinar you’ll learn tips on how to prepare yourself for interviews so that you show up confidently and deliver your value in a compelling way that makes interviewers say “Wow, that’s a top candidate!"
In this session, we will explore:
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What you can expect from the interview process
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How you will be evaluated during the interview
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How to prepare your mindset and do your research
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Most frequently asked interview questions
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Acing the screening interview and moving to the next step
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Common mistakes to avoid
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Tips for following up
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...and more!
Melanie Martz has many years of experience as a top recruiter in both agency and corporate environments.
Her background has given her a unique window into the hiring process and she's seen thousands of candidates to see what works and what doesn't.
She brings energy and enthusiasm to her presentation... this is one you don't want to miss!
MELANIE MARTZ
IN-PERSON ONLY:
at Grace Church - Eden Prairie
NO MEETING FOR NEW YEARS DAY
Thursday Morning, January 1st
Happy New Year!
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:
Pre-Register to Participate
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
Crossroads Full-Day Job Search Workshop
Saturday, January 3rd
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration Required... see details and register HERE!
Our full-day Job Search Workshops are for those who are unemployed or mis-employed. We present practical ideas, presentations, and breakout discussions from various experts, interactive Q&A sessions, and opportunities for networking.
Workshop Topics:
- The Value and Process of Networking
- Organizing Your Job Search
- LinkedIn for Your Job Search
- Resumes That Work
- Interviewing With Confidence
- Financial Considerations in Job Transition
- Finding God’s Calling Through Career Change
- Q&A panel of Recruiters and HR Professionals
- Networking Opportunities
...and more!
Extra Opportunity: A team of seasoned HR professionals will be available for individual coaching, conduct mock interviews and resume reviews for workshop participants. Take the opportunity to ask career questions.
Registration: $20 per person: course materials and lunch included
(scholarships available)
SEE MORE DETAILS AND REGISTER HERE
