10. Navigating Your Career: Strategies for Success in Challenging Job Markets
A distance learning opportunity
April 23, 2025
11:00am – 1:00pm (CDT)
Registration for the live webinar must be completed 1 business day prior to the start of the training.
Registrations received after will receive access to the recording only.
In today’s competitive job market, a strong LinkedIn profile and strategic networking are essential to stand out and secure meaningful career opportunities. This comprehensive webinar, Navigating Your Career: Strategies for Success in Challenging Job Markets, is designed to equip professionals with the tools and insights they need to enhance their online presence, craft impactful resumes, and leverage networking for career advancement.
Throughout the session, attendees will be able to:
Update and Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
- Discover proven strategies to capture the attention of recruiters and make your profile work for you
Master Networking Techniques
- Describe the importance of building and maintaining a professional brand and network
- Establish effective networking strategies for both online and in-person interactions
- Utilize the strategies learned, to craft compelling outreach messages and follow-up communications to maximize your impact
Ace Your Interviews:
- Discover tips for effective interview preparation and follow up to leave a lasting impression
The webinar will consist of two segments. In the first portion of the webinar, a human resource SME will provide insight into building an effective LinkedIn profile along with recommendations on how to successfully network and prepare for interviews, including post interview follow-up. The second segment will include an interactive panel with two biosafety professionals who will share their experiences about changing jobs across the various sectors (e.g. government, private industry, academia) and answer your questions about finding that next position.
Whether you’re navigating a job search or seeking career advancement, this webinar will empower you with the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s ever-changing job landscape.
COURSE FACULTY
Sheila Stygar, Global Head – Talent Acquisition, GE Healthcare, Edwards, CO; Paul Meechan, MPH, PhD, RBP(ABSA), CBSP(ABSA), Biosafety Consultant, Catonsville, MD and Carrie Smith, PhD, RBP(ABSA), CBSP(ABSA), Sr. Scientist – Biosafety & Laboratory Operations, Merrick & Company, Greenwood Village, CO.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Biosafety/Biosecurity professionals in government, industry, academic and other institutions/organizations
- Individuals looking for support in their job search
CONTACT HOURS
This course has been approved for 0.25 CM points toward RBP/CBSP recertification. ABSA International is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. This course is approved for 2.5 P.A.C.E.® contact hours.
The links to the various invitations for the course will be unique to the user and cannot be shared. The links are for single, individual use only. If more than one occurrence of an individual’s name is on the Zoom attendee list or a name not of the roster, all instances will be removed from the webinar with no refund. The webinar and its associated links are for single, individual use only.
This webinar will be a 2-hour session on Wednesday, April 23 at 11:00 am (CDT). For the webinar session, you should plan on logging in 15 minutes prior to the start time. You are required to attend the webinar sessions, complete and/or access all the modules in the course on the training site to receive the completion certificate through the ABSA International Training Site. The link in the invitation will be unique to the user and cannot be shared.
COURSE FEES
ABSA Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $265 USD
To obtain the ABSA member rate, the participant will need to be an ABSA member in the year in which the training is offered. Course fees include: course handouts, access to the ABSA International training site, and 2 hours of interactive instruction from a well-respected subject matter experts.
Group Discount:
10% off each registration for 3-4 participants from the same organization
20% off each registration for 5-9 participants from the same organization
30% off each registration for 10 or more participants from the same organization
Contact the ABSA office to register your group
To obtain the ABSA member rate, the participant will need to be an ABSA member in the year in which the training is offered. Confirmed, paid participants will be sent detailed information regarding the course within a few days prior to the course. Substitutions allowed with notice by 04/9/2025. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations before 04/9/2025. Cancellations between 04/9/2025 and 04/16/2025 will be refunded 50% of the course fee. No refunds after 04/16/2025.
The links to the various invitations for the course will be unique to the user and cannot be shared. The links are for single, individual use only. If more than one occurrence of an individual’s name is on the Zoom attendee list or a name not of the roster, all instances will be removed from the webinar with no refund. The webinar and its associated links are for single, individual use only.
QUESTIONS
Please direct questions about this course to:
KariAnn DeServi, MEd
Director of Education, ABSA
866.425.1385 / education@absa.org
