WSJ Jobs Summit 2021

October 5, 2021 | Online
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

About

Who is hiring now? How can I shift careers without downsizing my salary? Is a one-page resume still the rule? Where do I even start my search? As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to upend the job market, the WSJ Jobs Summit will provide new graduates and workers trying to get back in the game—or reinvent their skillset—with a modern toolkit to navigate this competitive market. Through interviews and interactive workshops with leaders across business, we’ll look at the workforce landscape from multiple angles, including:

An assessment of the job market by the numbers, and what it means for you
Practical, tactical advice from companies in hiring mode
A playbook preparing you for a productive hunt, online interviews, overcoming setbacks and effective negotiation

Attendees

Students, New Graduates & College Faculty

Attendees will take away the practical tools and trusted insight you need to navigate this new job market as either a first-time job seeker or leader helping students transition from campus to career.

Mid-career Changers

For professionals taking this moment to consider a new career path, the summit will offer perspective and guidance from business leaders across industries.

Currently Unemployed

If you’ve lost your job due to the pandemic, this is an opportunity to acquire the tools you’ll need to not only survive but thrive in this new job market.

2021 WSJ Jobs Summit: Succeed in the Search

October 5 | 12:00–5:00 p.m. ET l Online

12:00-12:05pm

Opening Remarks

12:05-12:35pm

Town Hall: You Want A Job? We've Got Jobs

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Join a panel of talent chiefs and experts in a frank discussion on what they’re looking for in job candidates, how to set yourself apart in a crowded market, as well as how to pivot your skill-set for a virtual economy.

Lauren Gardner

Corporate Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition

Microsoft

Katia Walsh

Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Artificial Intelligence Officer

Levi Strauss & Co

Moderator:

Rachel Feintzeig

Work & Life Columnist

The Wall Street Journal

12:35pm-1:00pm

Building Your Network

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Many jobs are secured through connections rather than cold applications, with likely candidates identified before the job is even posted. How do you make real, human connections that are necessary to land a job, especially in a digital environment? Do college alumni networks and LinkedIn messages work? Learn the tips and tricks for tapping into your existing networks and building new, fruitful connections.

1:00-1:45pm

Hands-On Workshops

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NAVIGATING THE CREDENTIALS MARKETPLACE

U.S. workers now have access to more than 700,000 secondary and postsecondary degrees, certificates, badges and other certifications. In the sea of options out there, how do you decide how to invest your time and money? Learn more about evaluating opportunities for setting yourself apart in the job search.

Angela Ceresnie, CEO, Climb Credit

Scott Cheney, CEO, Credential Engine

Moderator: Lauren Weber, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal

WELCOME NEW GRADUATES

You’ve entered the real world. How do you prepare for landing a job in a virtual, competitive marketplace? Learn tips and tricks to building your path out of college, cultivating a network and jumpstarting your career in a tricky time.

Lauren Berger, CEO and Founder, Intern Queen

Christine Cruzvergara, Chief Executive Strategy Officer, Handshake

Moderator: Kathryn Dill, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal

RETHINKING REMOTE WORK

The pandemic has upended the traditional in-office workplace setup. If you’re thinking about transitioning to remote work, hear tips on navigating the flexible and hybrid job market, and how to land a gig that allows you to work on your terms, on your schedule and flexibly.

Brie Reynolds, Career Development Manager and Career Coach, FlexJobs

Sara Sutton, Founder and CEO, FlexJobs

Moderator: Chip Cutter, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal

1:45-2:15pm

Break

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Attendees are encouraged to network during this time.

2:15-3:00pm

Resume Refresh And Live Critique

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Is your resume reflective of your true strengths and experience, or is it holding you back? Learn how to build a one-sheeter that highlights your top skills, explains gaps in your career and catapults you out of the black hole in the application process. This live workshop is all about writing your story on one page and beating the algorithmic machines.

Jackie Cuevas

Content Creator

TikTok

Moderator:

Allison Pohle

Reporter

The Wall Street Journal

3:00-3:45pm

Hands-On Workshops

3:45-4:15pm

Break

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Attendees are encouraged to network during this time.

4:15-4:45pm

Entrepreneurship 101

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How do you germinate an idea into a business? Hear from a founder who made it work and a venture investor on what makes a business idea stand out. Learn the ins and outs, the failed attempts and what budding entrepreneurs need to do to get their show on the road. Two- part session: one featuring entrepreneurs and one featuring investors.

Isom Lowman

CEO

The Lowman Group

Moderator:

Te-Ping Chen

Reporter

The Wall Street Journal

4:45-5:05pm

Job Seekers Anonymous

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Finding a new job and switching career paths can be draining. Hear how to mentally and emotionally thrive while navigating a stressful job search and a new reality. Get your questions answered in an unfiltered, interactive Q&A.

Moderator:

Ellie Austin

News Editor

The Wall Street Journal

5:05-5:10pm

Closing Remarks

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