Networking & Mapping Your Way to Career Advancement with Tina Erickson

We will hear from Tina Erickson -- a career coach who partners with nonprofit and public sector professionals -- on the importance of utilizing and growing your network to enhance your career journey. There is more than one career path, and this workshop will help you look ahead to explore all options and try to avoid limiting how hiring professionals see you.      

Take aways from this workshop will include: 

• Steps to grow your network 
• How to explore transitioning from one sector to another sector 
• Ensuring your skills and how you talk about them are transitional    

Know Before You Go 

Agenda: 

5:30 - 5:45 pm - Arrival and open networking 

5:45 - 6:45 pm - Presentation and time to work / ask questions 

6:45-7: Open networking  

What to bring: 

• your laptop or printed current resume, 
• 3 ways you utilize currently LinkedIn, 
• A position description of an opportunity of interest (optional).  

Space: Forefront is located in the newly opened Impact House. If you haven't already, come see this cool space that houses Chicago's funders and changemakers. Its inclusive member community is committed to working together, intentionally sharing ideas and resources, to operate with greater efficiency while advancing Chicago's Impact goals.  

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.