WSJ Jobs Summit: Succeed in the Search 2021

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 | 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 digital economy.

12:35pm-1:00pm

BUILDING YOUR NETWORK

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Get actionable advice on how to build the right connections that will help you achieve your career goals.

1:00-1:45pm

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

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A-la-carte breakout sessions with practical advice from experts on subjects such as: building a strong network, combating ageism, navigating caregiving and career, investing in the right certifications and tips and tricks for the new grad.

1:45-2:15pm

BREAK & JOB FAIR

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Network or take a spin around our virtual job fair and meet with recruiters.

2:15-3:00pm

REAL-TIME RESUME REFRESH

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Follow along as leading resume experts critique resumes from our attendees in real-time, offering tips and tricks on how to get yours past the algorithms and into the hands of the hiring manager.

3:00-3:45pm

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

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3:45-4:15pm

BREAK & JOB FAIR

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Network or take a spin around our virtual job fair and meet with recruiters.

4:15-4:35pm

ENTREPRENEURSHIP 101

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How do you germinate an idea into a business? Learn the ins and outs, the failed attempts and what budding entrepreneurs need to do to get their show on the road.

4:35-4:55pm

JOB SEEKERS ANONYMOUS

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Hear how to mentally and emotionally thrive while navigating a stressful job search and a new reality. The talk will be accompanied by a Q&A where we answer attendee questions, no filters.

4:55-5:00pm

CLOSING REMARKS

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