Tackling the Career Obstacle Course: Age, Race and Gender
with Brenda Mariah
This session will encourage you through the various obstacles you may face in your job search. If you’ve ever said to yourself…” I’m too ______,” then you need to register. If you’ve ever uttered…”no one will give me a chance because ______,” then you need to show up. We’re going to knock down the mental hurdles you may be facing in your search with some emotional toughness and real-life solutions for your resume, profiles, and interviews. If you believe your race, gender, weight, age, or lack of degree are standing in the way of your job search success…JOIN US!

When you KNOW you can do the job, but you’re having trouble getting others to see your value, that’s where Brenda Mariah comes in. Specializing in boosting confidence in those who are facing discrimination and going to battle emotionally in their careers or transitions, Brenda Mariah of Push Career Management is a career-focused speaker, wordsmith, career storyteller, encourager, author, and strategist that can help them AND YOU see what you’re made of.

Second Speaker: Jamie Starner
(Talent Acquisition Operations + Technology Manager at Swire Coca Cola)
From the Recruiter’s Seat: How Hiring Decisions Are Made


Join Jessica Pierce for a live, behind-the-scenes conversation “From the Recruiter’s Seat: How Hiring Decisions Are Made” with recruiter Jamie Starner. We’ll dive into the real-world process of how candidates are selected, what recruiters look for, and the challenges they face when advocating for job seekers with hiring managers. Get transparent insights to help you better navigate your own job search.