A Professional's Guide to AI, Networking, and Focusing on Intentional Actions

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The job market continues to evolve, and success requires more than simply submitting applications. This session will provide an overview of current market conditions and hiring trends across the New York metropolitan area, along with practical strategies to help you navigate today’s competitive environment.

While AI tools are transforming the job search process, the human connection remains more important than ever. Building authentic professional relationships, expanding your network, and creating meaningful conversations are critical differentiators in today’s market. The need to take intentional action has never been greater.

During this session, Charlotte and Heather will discuss:

• Strengthening your personal brand so you stand out in a crowded marketplace
• The do’s and don’ts of using AI in your job search: where it adds value and where it can hurt your candidacy
• Using LinkedIn more intentionally to build and nurture meaningful professional relationships
• Networking for results that last a lifetime…not just when you are in search mode: investing in relationships for your long-term career growth
• Best practices for working with recruiters and keeping those relationships live

Charlotte and Heather are two accomplished business leaders and career strategists who have teamed up to bring a powerful combination of human coaching, career strategy, and AI-enabled tools. Their approach blends career visioning and personalized guidance with technology that helps streamline the application process, improve alignment with opportunities, and increase the likelihood of getting noticed by recruiters and hiring managers.

They have also developed practical courses focused on networking, interviewing, and emotional intelligence. These courses highlight the skills and techniques designed not only to help you land your next opportunity, but also to succeed in current and future roles. You can sign up for courses HERE.

About Charlotte A. Lee
[email protected]
https://www.leeworkwise.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottealee
As an Executive Coach, Charlotte coaches leaders and board members on personal branding, career strategies, communications, and executive presence. Prior to founding her own firm in 2022, she led the consultant teams in the New York and Stamford offices of LHH, coaching thousands of senior executives through career transitions in financial services, consumer products, legal, telecom, media, and professional services. Prior to LHH, she was an investment banker in New York.

About Heather Maitre
[email protected]
https://www.rocketjob.ai
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather
Heather Maitre is the CEO and Founder of RocketJob. Her company pairs coaches with jobseekers and leverages generative AI and automation to simplify and accelerate networking, surface opportunities, and customize high-impact applications at scale so professionals land roles faster. Prior to RocketJob, she was a visionary technology executive and digital transformation leader with experience driving innovation and business success across consulting, higher education, healthcare, and startup organizations. In her roles as Columbia University's Chief Information Officer (CIO) and KPMG's technology leader, she built high-performing global teams and led enterprise technology strategies that accelerate growth and operational excellence.