Navigating Your Career Transition: From Federal Employment to Private-Sector Success

  • 13
  • March 2025
    Thursday
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT

    Duration:  60  Mins

Level

Basic & Intermediate

Webinar ID

IQW25C0423

  • Understanding the differences between federal and private-sector employment
  • Identifying and leveraging transferable skills
  • Updating your resume and LinkedIn profile for private-sector job searches
  • Effective job searching strategies and networking techniques
  • Working with recruiters and leveraging staffing agencies
  • Preparing for private-sector interviews and common questions
  • Salary negotiation strategies and handling compensation discussions
  • Adapting to corporate workplace culture and expectations
  • Creating a structured job search plan and staying motivated

Overview of the webinar

This 1-hour webinar is designed to help federal employees transition smoothly into private-sector jobs. Participants will learn how to:

  • Identify and communicate their transferable skills
  • Update their resumes for private-sector applications
  • Leverage LinkedIn for networking
  • Approach job searches strategically

The session will also cover interview techniques, salary negotiation tactics, and adapting to corporate work culture. Whether you are seeking employment in a new industry or looking for a job similar to your federal role, this session will provide essential insights and resources to support your transition.

Who should attend?

  • Federal Employees Transitioning to Private-Sector Jobs
  • Career Changers
  • Job Seekers

Why should you attend?

This webinar is designed for federal employees who have recently been laid off and are transitioning to the private sector. Many of these professionals have spent years in government roles and may be unfamiliar with the differences in hiring processes, resume expectations, networking strategies, and workplace culture in the private sector.

This session will provide clear, actionable guidance on how to successfully navigate this career shift, from resume optimization to networking, job searching, interview preparation, and salary negotiations. Attendees will leave with a structured job search plan and confidence in their ability to secure new opportunities.

Faculty - Ms.Erica Chisolm

Erica Chisolm is a highly experienced Senior Employee Relations Consultant with over 20 years of success in the field of human resources. As the Founder and Principal Employee Relations Consultant at Essential Business Connections in Atlanta, GA, Erica provides expert services in employee relations and leadership development, helping businesses improve productivity, minimize internal conflicts, and reduce turnover. She collaborates with business leaders and executives to identify organizational needs, develop customized solutions, conduct thorough assessments, and provide expert advice and counsel on strategic HR initiatives.

Erica's career is marked by her strategic approach and results-oriented mindset. She has advised numerous business leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs on creating robust human resources strategies that align with organizational goals. Erica emphasizes the importance of leadership development as a critical driver of business success. She designs and implements programs that enhance leadership capabilities, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and build resilient teams. By focusing on effective communication, conflict resolution, and strategic planning, Erica ensures that leaders are well-equipped to navigate complex organizational challenges and drive sustainable growth.

 

 

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