The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, except holidays. The time is 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. No need to pre-register and it is free.

On Thursday, September 11th, Joan Runnheim Olson will be presenting; "Your Two-Minute Pitch: The Keystone of Your Job Search "
Do you struggle when interviewers ask, “Tell me about yourself?” In networking situations do you stumble when someone asks what type of work you’re seeking? Discover how your Two-Minute Pitch can give you the confidence you need to outshine the other candidates and promote yourself during networking. And get a jump start on putting together your own pitch.

Joan Runnheim Olson is founder of Pathways Career Success Strategies based in Hudson, Wisconsin, As a Certified Career & Leadership Coach with over 10 years of experience, Joan helps individuals with job search strategy, change careers, advance in their career, or become the best leader they can be. Joan has presented at the CTC numerous times before over the past 5 years and always well received. For over six years she has served as a career expert for Monster.com, a leading global careers network. A Wisconsin native, Joan earned her master's degree in vocational rehabilitation with a concentration in vocational evaluation from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She earned designations as a Certified Career Management Coach and Certified Leadership & Talent Management Coach through the Career Coach Academy and Leadership Coach Academy, respectively. Joan is a Certified Career Coach with the Five O’Clock Club, America’s premier career coaching and outplacement network for ! professionals, managers, and executives.

On Thursday, September 25th, Karen Kodzin will be presenting: "Bringing Your "A" Game to The Job Search".

Karen has also presented numerous times before at the CTC and is always in demand. Karen has many years of expertise in career coaching. This topic will dive into strategies to launch and maintain an effective search. Karen is a consultant and works with people in cultivating their careers. She has a very interactive and lively presentation that will be sure to grab your attention and give many helpful hints.

Karen is a career consultant who has worked with individuals for over 10 years. She holds a Masters Degree in counseling with an emphasis in Career Development. She couples seasoned counseling skills with a solid business acumen. She has coached professionals of all levels to successfully attaining their future goals.

As always, cookies and coffee will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend free of charge. The Career Transition Connection (CTC) meets the second and fourth Thursday's of each month throughout the year except on Holidays at Woodbury Lutheran Church.