Training Opportunities and Workshops
Learning happens in different ways. You may need one-on-one coaching or you may benefit 
from a hands-on workshop. Watch the calendar of events or our newsletter to keep up to date on the next workshop or webinar happening in your area.
Following is a list of some of the workshops and descriptions that are available.
Top 5 LinkedIn Tips – 45 minute session
Learn my top 5 tips about the world’s most professional social platform. We can add-on a Q&A session to make the presentation a full hour.
Profile Perfect – 1 hour session
Is your profile optimized to bring you the most views? Does your profile tell a potential employer how you can solve their problem? This hands-on session will give you some opportunity to make changes based on our discussion and give you some homework to work on to make your profile top-notch.
It’s not about who you know… 1 hour session
We will talk about hot to find and connect with people new and old, how to search for people, and the pros and cons of open networking. We will practice invitations and tagging connections during this hands-on session.
It’s only as good as you make it 1 hour session
OK so you have a LinkedIn profile that you logged into about 3 months ago. How is it doing you any good? Find out what you should be doing on a regular basis to get the most value out of your profile.
Is your profile optimized to bring you the most views? 1.5 hour session
Does your profile tell a potential employer how you can solve their problem? This hands-on session will give you some opportunity to make changes based on our discussion and give you some homework to work on to make your profile top-notch. We will also address settings to make sure your profile shows and tells the right things about you and to you.
Hands-on LinkedIn Training Workshop – 3 hour session in a computer lab setting
Bring laptops to work through all aspects of your profile and then how to use the tools in LinkedIn to warm-up cold leads. This session can hold up to 30 people depending upon the wifi of the location.
Social Media
How do you make the most of your time and energy? 1.5 hour session
We will talk about how to find and connect with people new and old, how to search for people, and the pros and cons of open networking. We will practice invitations and tagging connections during this hands-on session. We will also talk about groups, companies and what you should be doing on a regular basis to get the most value out of your profile.
Top 5 Business Tips for LinkedIn – What are the top 5 things that you need to do to make your business profile the best on LinkedIn.
B2B vs. B2C – Which social platforms are best for your business – Is your customer another business or an individual consumer? We discuss the top 10 categories of social media platforms. Are you using the best social media tools to promote your business to YOUR customers.
Job Search
Job Search in the Digital Age – Living in the 21st century means that job search happens digitally more than any other way. As a job seeker in today’s market you will need to develop and maintain a digital presence so that potential employers can find you. We will cover a list of many social media outlets that job seekers can use to amp up their job search efforts with a digital presence.
- Most people think that a LinkedIn profile is all you need to have a digital presence. This workshop will go way beyond LinkedIn.
- Learn about a few new tools to keep your social media presence positive and professional. This workshop is packed with great tips and examples of how to use these social media outlets to your best advantage.
- Networking Groups and Job Clubs 9-1-2020 for Northeast Illinois maintained by Jim Fergle of workNet DuPage
- Handout for presentation – DigitalJobSearch 2-2022
- Recording from Covid19 shelter in place time –
Need a customized workshop?
Don’t see what you are looking for? Contact Dee to customize a workshop or training opportunity for your group or organization.