
How to use this page
- Browse through the sample session topics
- If you'd like to propose a session you'd like to lead, Add a Comment (below) with: Your name + Session theme/title
(the official grid will be built Sat morning on-site)
see also: Session Leader Resources
Sample Session Topics
Job Search
Keeping/Expanding
- Reframing Talents to Work in New Roles
Current Employment
- Salary Negotiating
- Standing Out / Adding Value
- Temp to Perm
- How to Get More Hours
Finding Employment
- Networking
- Online Job Boards
- Temping
- Volunteering
- Online Social Networking
- Art of Interviewing
- Rapid Prototyping for Resumes
Building a Personal Brand
- The Resume
- The Websiite
- Using Social Media
Changing Careers
- Managing Transitions
- Re-training
- Internships
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Keeping the Basics Alive
Physical Health
- Health Insurance
- Personal Fitness
Emotional Health
- Enjoying Free Time
- Stress Control
- Motivation
Personal Finance
- Living on a Budget
- Taking Advantage of Public Benefits
- Earning Short-Term Cash
- Tracking Spending
- Legal Rights after Termination
Organization and Time Management
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Bootstrapping & Being an Entrepreneur
Starting a Company
- ◦ Raising Funds
- ◦ Finding Co-Founders
- ◦ Incorporating
- ◦ Monetizing Ideas/Passions
The Legal Issues
- ◦ choice of entity
- ◦ IP considerations
- ◦ partners
Contract/Freelance Work
- ◦ Finding Contract Work
- ◦ Keeping/Expanding Current Contract Work
- ◦ Finance for Independent Contractors
Billing/Invoicing
Taxes/Tax Benefits
Finding a Location to Work
- ◦ Creating a Home Office
- ◦ Co-working Spaces
- ◦ Free/Cheap Meeting Spaces
Building a Company Brand
- ◦ Building a Website
- ◦ Free/Cheap Marketing
- ◦ Using Social Media
Cheap Solutions for General Business Needs
- ◦ Communication Tools
- ◦ IT Infrastructure
- ◦ Free Software and Web Apps
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Community Involvement
Leveraging the Unemployed Community
- Sharing Information
- Sharing Connections
Volunteering to Gain Experience
Solving a Problem by Creating a Community
- Connecting with other Laid-Off Co-workers
- Future of LaidOffCamp
Connecting with your Niche Communities
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Session Topics Proposed by Interested Discussion Leaders: (Leave below in the Comments Section, not in the Wiki page.)
Comments (20)
Loretta Donovan said
at 8:33 pm on May 1, 2009
Credentials that Count: what certifications, diplomas and continuing education are worth investing in to get the job you want. What industries/fields require applicants to have education requirements? How do you get them? Are there other options?
Janelle Light said
at 7:01 am on May 1, 2009
I'd be happy to lead a session on powerful resume writing and successful networking, making you stand out in the crowd!
Roman said
at 6:00 am on May 1, 2009
Legal Issues and solutions when starting your company
Roman Fichman, Esq.
www.TheLegalist.com
Alan Cordova said
at 4:28 am on May 1, 2009
Strategic communication from the elevator pitch to the PowerPoint preso - how to anticipate the audience's learning type, customize your message to their needs and deliver compelling communications. - Alan Cordova
Tiffany Wollin said
at 7:01 am on Apr 30, 2009
I would be willing to lead a session on "Issues in the Job Search Process for Non-native English Speakers".
Lisa B. Marshall said
at 12:15 pm on Apr 29, 2009
I am interested in presenting "Putting Your Best CyberFace Forward" with Marc A. Wolfe.
From interviewing, to freelancing, to building your small business it is critically important to create an awesome first impression and today, that's ONLINE!! Learn: the top reasons why HR folks reject candidates, online tools to build a stellar reputation, how to hide things that perhaps you wish weren't online, and the best tips and techniques to create a strong online presence.
Steve Cherches said
at 12:50 am on Apr 29, 2009
"Presentation Skills for Presenters"... Seems slightly redundant, but it's not... or is it...? Either way, I think it will be fun and informative. Steve Cherches
Alan Lee said
at 8:09 am on Apr 28, 2009
New Media, Making Extra Money, and The Job Market?
Renee M. Alfieri said
at 7:28 am on Apr 28, 2009
I am willing to discuss Resume Writing, Career Branding, Transferable skills to changing industries, volunteering to assist the job search process, behavioral interviewing skills. Renee M. Alfieri, Human Capital Enrichment Coach & Career Management and Branding Strategist - www.empoweringinquiry.com; http://mylifecompass.com/Alfieri718 - Pace Alumnae, 91 & 94 - Dyson School of Arts & Sciences, Human Relations
Chris Lukas said
at 6:47 am on Apr 28, 2009
I'd like to present on vendor-agnostic "Free resources for start-ups" covering computing and software, with brief mentions of real-estate and marketing.
Chris Lukas said
at 6:41 am on Apr 28, 2009
I'd like to present on vendor-agnostic "Free resources for startups"
Gary Krane said
at 4:35 pm on Apr 27, 2009
I would like to moderate either or both of two sessions:
1) a session of startup CEOs seeking talent offering equity only to start; each gets 2-3min to pitch their opportunity and talent needs; a separate session should be for startup CEOs who an offer pay to start
2) a panel session of struggling Internet Startup CEOs like myself on the biggest mistakes to avoid and how to avoid them
(ie instead of always featuring the successful startup CEOs, let's hear from those who are failing on the lessons they have been learning). My startup btw is OurCoupleSpace to help the 28M couples in pain out there who cannot afford a therapist to save and revitalize their relationships, if they are at all savable
Gary Krane said
at 4:32 pm on Apr 27, 2009
I would like to moderate either or both of two sessions:
1) the session of startup CEOs seeking talent offering equity only to start
2) the session of struggling Internet Startup CEOs like myself on the biggest mistakes to avoid and how to avoid them
(ie instead of always featuring the successful startup CEOs, let's hear from those who are failing on the lessons they have been learning). My startup btw is OurCoupleSpace to help the 28M couples in pain out there who cannot afford a therapist to save and revitalize their relationships, if they are at all savable
Matthew David Powell said
at 3:11 pm on Apr 27, 2009
I + Julie Smith would like to host a session: "As you are many times more likely to interact with an image of a person than face to face, how do you put your best face forward online?"
Karl S said
at 6:43 pm on Apr 26, 2009
I'd like to lead a session called "Becoming Freelancer. 8 Lessons from 8 Years in the Trenches." I'll focus on how I built a successful freelance copywriting business, expanded it to include branding naming and strategic consulting, as well as some of the lessons that I've learned along the way.
kristin said
at 12:31 pm on Apr 25, 2009
Hi
I'd be interested in hosting a session in "Too young for SS, to old for What?" - this would cover 3 main areas...1: " The Age Issue - is it real" , 2. "What is means to be 'not the right age', no matter if it's too young or too old" and 3. "Whatever Your Age, How to make it work for you"
Jonathan Thaler said
at 8:38 pm on Apr 24, 2009
"What You can get Done Once the Noise Stops": how to start examining our new lives. What do you want to do next? People can go around the room talking about what they started doing (or want to do) post-layoff that they never got the chance to pursue when in a full-time full-stress job
Jacob C. Alonzo said
at 7:26 pm on Apr 24, 2009
I would like to present, "A Site in Transition" or creating your own web presence for those in transition. Not how to build a web site, but the best personal site!
Monisha said
at 7:16 pm on Apr 24, 2009
Finding jobs in the nonprofit sector - Monisha Kapila
Anthony Quinones said
at 7:16 pm on Apr 24, 2009
I would like to lead a workshop on "Repackaging Yourself in This Economy and Beyond." I am the author of Repackaging Is Everything: Secrets to Delivering Money-Making Content.
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