

From Invisible to In-Demand: Building Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn
with Carrie Bryson
Join us as we dicuss:
- Your LinkedIn Profile Is Not a Resume—It’s Your Personal Brand/Marketing Tool
Recruiters aren’t scanning for job descriptions. They’re scanning for positioning, clarity, and impact. Attendees will learn how to showcase who they are and the value they bring.
- First Impressions Happen in Seconds—Design Yours on Purpose
From profile photo to banner to headline, visuals and wording decide whether someone keeps scrolling. Attendees will walk away knowing how to craft a credible, confident first look that signals value instantly.
- Visibility Beats Applications—Networking Drives Opportunity
Most positions are filled through relationships, not postings. You'll learn how to engage strategically and build real momentum.
Carrie Bryson is an Expert Job Search Strategist, LinkedIn Trainer, Speaker, and Founder of Align2Success. She is passionate about helping professionals build powerful personal brands, navigate career transitions, and position themselves for new opportunities with confidence.
Through her expertise in resume strategy, LinkedIn optimization, networking, interview coaching, and career branding, Carrie equips job seekers with the tools and strategies needed to stand out in today’s competitive market. Her engaging, results-driven approach has helped professionals turn stalled job searches into meaningful career success.
Carrie is known for delivering actionable insights, empowering audiences to recognize their value, and helping individuals create career momentum with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Carrie can be reached at carrie@align2success.com or follow her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-bryson/
Second Session: Data-Backed Best Job Search Practices in the Age of AI
with Sam Wright
Less is more: Data-backed job search practices in the age of AI.
We will discuss current job search trends and how to use AI intelligently in job search to get results based on Huntr's analysis of over 1.7 million applications, including over 750 job search support calls.
Sam Wright is the Head of Career Strategy at Huntr. Drawing on proprietary data from 1.7 million applications, 1 million job postings, 243,000 résumés, and a 1,049-respondent survey, Sam provides actionable, data-driven blueprints to help professionals navigate today's fractured hiring landscape. He has conducted over 750+ free support calls with job seekers, giving him frontline insight into today's job market. His work and insights have been featured in Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and The Seattle Times.
Outside the tech world, Sam is a part-time farmer from a five-generation legacy of organic vegetable farming. He is a passionate advocate for farmland preservation.

Plus Stay for Expert Breakout Rooms After the Main Sessions
After the presentations, you’ll have the opportunity to join small-group breakout rooms and connect directly with career experts who can support your next step.
Meet with specialists including resume writers, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches, finance coaches, and other professionals who can help you strengthen your job search, improve your positioning, and move forward with more clarity and confidence.
Whether you need help refining your resume, improving your LinkedIn presence, navigating your next career move, or understanding the financial side of a transition, these breakout rooms are designed to give you practical guidance and personal connection.
Come for the expert sessions. Stay for the conversations, connections, and support that can help you take action.