2-Day Transition Workshop - 2 days, 7 hours each
A complete review of all aspects of conducting a job search in a concentrated two day period. Covers résumé development, interview preparation, job search techniques, use of technology in a job search, job offer negotiations, and how to organize your job search. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

A Career Survival Guide for Today’s Marketplace - 2 hours
This seminar is designed to provide a unique collection of insights into the ever-changing, always frustrating job search process. The “guide” is comprised of 15 principles (for example, Engaging the Enemy, the Networking Paradox, Detour to Nowhere) that will help you manage your expectations about this crazy ride, as well as encourage you to develop a healthy sense of humor for the journey. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

BPI Solutions™ - 1 hour
Training on how to utilize our on-line career transition private access website offering organization and company research tools. All participants will receive a user id and password to access the system from anywhere. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Consulting Skills - Could Consulting be Right for You? - 1 hour
An on-line ‘live’ webinar that provides an overview of what is involved in setting up and operating your own consulting business. Includes discussion on pitfalls to be aware of, working with clients, and pricing considerations. Opportunity to ask questions and get immediate answers. Can be completed at any location with access to phone and Internet.

Creating Your Personal Brand - 2 1/2 hours
Viewing the job search as a marketing and sales process and you as the product. Understanding and developing your ability to view oneself as a “brand” and developing your value statements. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Entrepreneurial Interests - 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours
A look at the realities of small business ownership, including consulting. Explore the personal attributes and experiences that are best suited to the different avenues of small business ownership. Includes Business Plan discussion. A live webinar that can be completed at any location with access to phone and Internet. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Franchising - Is Buying a Franchise Right for You? - 1 1/2 hours
An on-line ‘live’ Webinar that provides an overview of what is involved in selecting, purchasing and running a franchise opportunity, including researching local, state and federal regulations. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Getting Started with LinkedIn - 1 1/2 hours
LinkedIn is the number one on-line networking resource for business professionals. If you have never been ‘Linked’, come learn the basics at the Getting Started seminar. Also see Maximizing Your Use of LinkedIn.  [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

How to Work a Job Fair - 1 1/2 to 2 hours
Learn the basics of preparing for and attending job fairs. We’ll discuss what to bring, what to expect, how to dress and ways to follow-up. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Interviewing Basics - 2 hours
Understand the needs of the position and the organization, articulate your value proposition, engage in give-and-take dialogue, describe your successes and how you work. This session focuses on key elements of effective interviewing. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Interviewing Lab - 1 1/2 to 2 hours
A chance to further develop your interviewing skills through role-play and video-taped practice interviews in a small group setting. Interviewing Basics must be completed prior to attending this class. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Job Offer Negotiations - 2 hours
You have that coveted job offer in hand - but it’s not perfect. What’s your next move? This seminar discusses the art, strategy and tactics of successfully negotiating a job offer so that both you - and your new company - can arrive at a win-win proposition you’ll both feel good about. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Job Search Research for Managers and Directors - 1 1/2 hours
A review of the research tools critical to preparing for executive interviews. Includes Hoover’s and other on-line resources. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Jump Start - 2 hours
Get moving quickly with this jump start on how to begin preparing for your job search. Review of steps and critical components that play into the success of any career transition. We will discuss core job search tactics centering on the key ways to find a job and the importance of developing and following a job search plan. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Maximizing Your Use of LinkedIn - 1 1/2 to 2 hours
LinkedIn is the number one on-line networking resource for business professionals. If you’re pretty proficient, attend the Maximizing Your Use session and get some tips to ensure you are using all of it’s capabilities. Also see Getting Started with LinkedIn. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Networking Fundamentals - 2 hours
Focus on strategies and techniques to help you evaluate, build, expand and maximize your professional network as well as overcome personal hesitation in making the “cold call”. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Peer Search Team Meeting - 1 to 1 1/2 hours (every Wednesday at 9 a.m.)
A weekly get-together of individuals in transition. Great networking opportunity. We discuss what’s happening with others, what is working, where people are finding employment. Facilitated by BPI coaches.

Résumé Critique - 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours
Bring 5 copies of your completed résumé. This is a working session where you will review critical components of a strong résumé and receive feedback that will help ensure your final résumé is a successful tool to get your foot in the door for interviews. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Résumé Development - 2 to 3 hours
Learn the characteristics and key elements of a professional résumé that stands out in today’s job market. Includes how to compose accomplishment statements and develop an effective summary. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Retirement Life Balance Considerations - 2 1/2 hours
If you are currently considering ’Retirement’, early or right on time, this seminar will help you take a look at how to think about your time and what you want to do with it. We will discuss life balance, part time work, volunteering and other things that will help you to develop a plan to ensure a happy, productive transition. This is NOT a financial planning session. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Tough Interview Questions - 1 to 2 hours
Find out what some of the most difficult questions being asked are and how to develop the best responses. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Using the Internet in Your Job Search - 1 1/2 to 3 hours
Informative, practical session on how to maximize the Internet in your job search and minimize mindless “surfing.” Identify important job lead and research sites, learn tips on résumé posting and best ways to navigate company websites. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]

Using Search Firms - 2 hours
This seminar explains how the retained search business works, the differences between retained and contingent search firms, what to expect in a recruiter interview and how to prepare, and how to effectively “manage” the process - and expectations. [return to: BPI calendar  |  main calendar]