Workshops & Seminars
Book Lynn Hazan as a speaker for your organization’s upcoming event, or schedule a seminar for your group!
Interested in booking a customized workshop with Lynn (virtually or in person)? She is happy to discuss a presentation topic that meets the needs of your audience.
LH&A workshops and seminars are designed to help job seekers enhance their careers on the right foot. We provide professional development assistance for individuals to move their careers upward, to add more value to their current and future employers and customers.
Lynn has presented workshops for USARCENT (U.S. Army Central), the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Women in Bio, CHIentist, Chicago Women in STEM, the postdoctoral chapter at Northwestern University, University of Illinois in Chicago and University of Chicago. She is also active in creating interactive workshops for career education at University of Maryland, Baltimore , University of California, Irvine, DePaul University, Columbia College of Chicago, Aurora University, etc.
Lynn has customized workshops for NSENG, Emeritus, Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA), Purdue University, and the Project Management Institute of Chicagoland.
Workshops And Seminars topics:
- Fake Companies and Fake Candidates: Be Aware and Protect Yourself
- How to Pitch Yourself for a New Job
- From Fear to Fierce: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
- Happiness At Work: Three-Part Series
- AI vs. Authenticity: Navigating the Rise of Job Scams
- Storytelling Through a Resume for Career Success
- LinkedIn Content That Connects: The Power of Networking
- Four Generations at Work: Challenges & Opportunities
- Networking: How & Why it’s important
- Leadership: The Human Factor at Work
- Transitioning From Academia to Industry: Workshops for PhDs
- How to Brand Yourself as The Candidate of Choice
- Tips on Acing the Interview
- Storytelling: The Magic Spice to Communications
- “Hierarchy of influence” using LinkedIn
- How to Work with a Recruiter
- The Jobs of the Future Are Now
- Negotiation: The Art & Science of Win, Win, Win
- Skill Up and Stand Out
- Your Talent + Brand = Career Success
CIMA Careers Webinar: How to Brand Yourself as a Candidate of Choice
Attendees learned how branding techniques apply to a job seeker or SME (subject matter expert). They saw how one can position themselves to be “best in class”. New tools were discovered. They learned how to sharpen their professional brand, differentiate their value, and stay competitive in an evolving industry. This was a career resilience strategy workshop for every marketer and communicator.
Presentation: How to Brand Yourself as the Candidate of Choice
Event: DePaul Symposium for AI in Business
Who are you? Why should I hire you? The audience learned how branding techniques are applied to the job seeker or SME (subject matter expert) to position themselves to be “best in class”.
Attendees comprised of business leaders, students, alumni, and faculty.
IABC Chicago Webinar: Get your communications career moving at the speed of change
Communications careers have shifted dramatically in recent years—and so has the way professionals get hired. Attendees learned how the career search marketplace is changing, how to run a more strategic search campaign, and how to position themselves for emerging opportunities. They walked away with clearer direction and practical ways to build visibility and connect with the right opportunities.
Emeritus Webinar: Storytelling in Interviews: How to Answer Any Question with Impact
Job Interviews can be make or break it. This interactive webinar taught how to maximize one’s abilities to interview via storytelling techniques. Why storytelling? It works! To turn your job experiences into memorable narratives. To use your voice to project confidence. Audience discovered how to boost their confidence and clarity to win. Free for friends of LH&A and Emeritus learners.
LinkedIn Content That Connects: The Power of Networking
Lynn & her intern, Madhuram, presented on “LinkedIn Content That Connects: The Power of Networking”. They disclosed how content sparks conversations, builds authentic relationships, and unlocks the job market. Participants gained actionable strategies to create posts that resonate, start conversations that matter, and leverage storytelling to strengthen professional relationships. They also shared insights on how recruiters view LinkedIn activity, why consistent posting boosts visibility, showed inspiring examples, and how to audit your own LinkedIn presence to boost competitive ranking.
Mentor Mentee Program: Interviewing for Career Success – CIMA
Lynn Hazan conducted the final workshop for the Mentor-Mentee program, an innovative intergenerational training program sponsored by CIMA (Chicago Interactive Marketing Assn) on May 14, 2025. Participating students included undergraduate and graduate students from universities throughout the Chicago area. Mentors were experienced leaders in the ad agency, marketing, and marcom fields. This session focussed on interviewing tips to help talent transition to the working world. True synergy in action!
From Fear to Fierce: Women Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome can affect women at all levels—whether you’re a student, professional, or leader in your field. Despite accomplishments and expertise, many women still struggle with self-doubt. They feel like they don’t belong or deserve their success. What if we could transform that fear into confidence?
We explored its impacts, how workplace bias exacerbated these feelings, and the strategies women could use to combat self-doubt. We reframed the narrative through real-life stories, actionable tools, and audience participation. We shifted from insecurity to self-assurance and transitioned from second-guessing to stepping boldly into our power and future.
Job Market for both Entry Level and Career Changers: Challenges and Opportunities
Discover what’s trending in the job market for 2025. Are you a new job seeker? Want to reinvent yourself? Are you a SME (subject matter expert)? Have transferable skills? Want more info about “fractional” jobs?
Lynn Hazan & Associates (LH&A) has our finger on the pulse for jobs. Having worked in the recruiting business for the last 25 years, we’ve experienced demographic changes, different generations at work, the role of technology, the value of continuous learning, and the “human factors” firsthand.
With a sense of purpose and direction, learn how to leverage your talent, create demand for your talent, and the value of community. Understand why “Your Title is not Your Purpose” (Mary E. Maloney). Interactive workshop for personal/professional development.
Happiness At Work: Relationship-Centric Approach
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness… Does being HAPPY at work make a difference for you as an employee/employer? In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, finding joy and fulfillment in our professional lives is essential for overall well-being and productivity. Did you know that the U.N. has a position on Happiness?
On November 12, 2024, our presenters shared insights on how organizational culture, values, and relationships matter. Attendees learned how to foster successful relationships so they can make a difference at work and beyond. Mentor/Mentee connections highlighted the importance of the human factor.
AI vs. Authenticity: Navigating the Rise of Scams
Lynn Hazan, President of Lynn Hazan & Associates, executive recruiter, and Emeritus Partner presented with Madhuram Ravichandran, Intern and Emeritus Alum, an insightful webinar on identifying and avoiding AI-driven scams during your job search. Attendees learned how to protect themselves, heard real case studies, and were advised on how to be on guard.
Details: Have you ever read job descriptions that sound too good to be true? Did the “perfect candidate match ALL your company’s requirements? Be aware….Your reputation is at stake. Advanced AI tools can create convincing resumes, deep fake profiles, and job scams. Fraudsters may exploit these technologies for economic gain. Detecting these sophisticated fake profiles requires enhanced screening methods, human oversight, and robust verification systems.
Workshop in partnership with Women In Bio on LinkedIn & Networking
Lynn Hazan, one of the 11 Networlding Honorees of 2024, discussed the vital role of networking and LinkedIn in the career sphere. In her presentation, Lynn provided tips on how to enhance unique persona on LinkedIn; understand the human factor at work; and create content that positions you as a subject matter expert. Lynn will also have a booth at the job fair. Workshop was held at Northwestern Bio-Medical Center, Chicago.
Happiness At Work: A People-Centric Approach
Educational partner Emeritus presented a workshop with Lynn Hazan and her interns, Madhuram Ravichandran & Ellie Zeppelin. In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, finding joy and fulfillment in our professional lives is essential for overall well-being and productivity. During this engaging session, we delved into the key factors contributing to work happiness. Our expert speaker shared insights on fostering a culture of collaboration, nurturing employee well-being, and promoting a healthy work-life balance. This webinar was designed to provide valuable insights and actionable takeaways. A great way to embark on a journey towards creating a workplace where happiness is not just a goal but a sustainable reality.
NSENG webinar: “How to Work More Effectively With a Talent Recruiter”
Lynn Hazan, President of Lynn Hazan & Associates, shared her perspectives based on decades of recruiting experience, and here are a few of the topics she addressed:
– What a recruiter looks for in qualified candidates
– The process a recruiter uses to arrive at their top 3 candidate
– Resume and interviewing tips that separate you from other candidates
– What industries, jobs, and skills are trending
– What candidate values are important to a recruiter
– How to create more visibility and credibility with a recruiter
– How an external recruiter interacts with the hiring company
On-demand recording can be purchased here: https://nsenginc.com/job-search-resource/90-min-webinar-how-to-work-more-effectively-with-a-talent-recruiter/
Storytelling in Business: The Spice That Works
Unlock the power of storytelling and transform your communication skills in this immersive webinar. Lynn Hazan, co-presenter Madhuram Ravichandran, and educational partner Emeritus showcased stories that make an impact. They reviewed “case stories“ that touch the heart and soul concerning identity, collaboration, knowledge exchange, and perspective in storytelling. Attendees learned how you can use storytelling to be a powerful communicator. An interactive session with practical tips and real-world examples that transformed how you communicate and connect with others. An opportunity to become a storyteller extraordinaire!
Attendees: Job Seekers, Marketers, Business Leaders, Sales Professionals, Educators, Content Creators, Public Speakers, and Anyone Seeking Personal Growth!
Networking: How & Why it’s important
Lynn Hazan with her intern, Madhuram Ravichandran conceptualized, designed, and built an interactive workshop on “Networking: How & Why it’s important – The human factor at work” for USARCENT at Shaw Army Airforce Base, SC.
The presentation touched on many facets of networking including leveraging strengths, affinity groups, how to be a successful networker, etc. The strategy and benefits of networking were discussed within the military context to enable participants (army leaders, civilians, soldiers, etc.) develop their unique human factor. The workshop also addressed prime topics like the importance of networking for women in the military to accelerate their career trajectory. This is a rare & insightful workshop unraveling the role of human relationships for professionals in the war zone too!
Leadership: The Human Factor at Work
Lynn Hazan and intern, Sarah Nelson, co-facilitated an interactive, live workshop on August 10, 2023. This workshop was with Women in Bio’s mentor-mentee program.
Lynn and Sarah covered topics such as leadership, knowing yourself as a leader, styles of leadership, and being a woman in the workplace.
We were thrilled to model the mentor-mentee relationship as we presented with Women in Bio’s mentors & mentees!
How to Brand Yourself to Create Demand for Your Talent
This interactive workshop is specially designed for experienced professionals who are seeking new jobs or promotions. Learn how to create demand for your talent through LinkedIn, creating content, positioning yourself as a subject matter expert (SME), revising your resume, learning techniques about branding, creating your 6 word story, and more.
This program has been successfully used for candidates to enhance their prospects of getting promoted and/or changing to new jobs.
Transitioning from Academia to Industry
You’ve earned your PhD, PharmD, MD, MA, MS (pick your degree). You have great academic experience; gained valuable skill sets working in the lab; you won grants for your research; you have been published.
You are now ready to leverage your experience into industry. The business world values your credentials. Learn how to market your most valuable assets for business settings. These can include marketing, advertising and PR agencies, corporations, professional associations and non-profits. Discover the best fit for your skills and talents. In this experiential workshop,
Lynn Hazan has taken participants through a series of exercises to uncover candidates’ strengths, cultural fit and personal brands. Interview prep makes this workshop highly interactive and fun. A complimentary resource kit is also included.
This workshop was successfully led for participants at the University of CA/Irvine, University of MD/Baltimore, Women in Bio and Northwestern Post Doctoral Association.
“I had the pleasure of attending Lynn Hazan’s insightful presentation, ‘AI vs. Authenticity: Navigating the Rise of Scams,’ at our recent PMI chapter meeting. Lynn’s deep knowledge of the subject and her engaging delivery made a complex and critical topic both accessible and compelling. She masterfully balanced the technical aspects of AI with practical advice on maintaining authenticity in an era rife with digital deception. Her ability to connect with the audience and provide actionable insights was truly impressive. Lynn left us all better equipped to navigate the challenges of this rapidly evolving landscape. Thank you, Lynn, for such a powerful and thought-provoking session!”
“Lynn’s presentation on “What’s Hot on the Job Market? : Q4 2023 – 24″ was loaded with a treasure trove of valuable information. Her in-depth analysis, coupled with engaging visuals, provided a clear snapshot of the ever-evolving job landscape. The attendees left feeling well-informed and ready to navigate the future of employment with confidence.”
“Lynn Hazan facilitated an excellent webinar for the Career & Networking Center on how to effectively work with a recruiter. Her presentation was informative, interactive and very interesting! I highly recommend Lynn!”
“Lynn Hazan is an incredible mentor and a true leader in the marketing industry. Her expertise in relationship and storytelling recruiting is unmatched, and her career consulting has been invaluable to me. Lynn’s six-word story has completely changed how I present myself. Her speech at the Chicago Interactive Marketing Association was incredibly insightful and helped me navigate the competitive job market. Lynn’s ability to connect with people and her engaging speaking style make her a true asset to anyone looking to grow their career. I highly recommend getting to know her!”
“🌟 I’m still savoring the incredible experience with Lynn Hazan at the 2023 Career Development Conference📚
Lynn is the Founder and President of Lynn Hazan & Associates with more than 38 years of experience in the recruiting business.
Lynn shared the invaluable session on “Storytelling Through Your Resume for Career Success.” The depth of her knowledge is truly remarkable, and the information she delivered during one hour was more impactful than reading a couple of books or scouring various sources or videos.
I’m eagerly anticipating more opportunities to learn from Lynn in the future. Her speaking engagements are more than just learning experiences. I anticipate new information and exciting events where Lynn will be a speaker, making each learning encounter more than amazing🌐🎓“
“Lynn Hazan thank you for the inspiring words….. thanks for being THE MOST ENERGETIC SPEAKER …. Learned a lot from your session.. your session was thought-provoking and inspired me to start making my resume as my story rather than a generic professional summary like 1000s of others resumes… I liked your exercises on making 6-word sentences for myself and my organizational behavior. I am more than inclined to make my resume better with your guidance and insights.“
“I attended the 2023 Career Development Conference yesterday hosted by the Chicagoland Chapter of PMI. Lynn Hazan of Lynn Hazan & Associates gave an energetic presentation called “Storytelling Through Your Resume for Career Success” that was incredible! I’m now working on my own six-word story that leads into an Enterprise story to build my own best version of my resume for my next opportunity. Thanks Lynn for your guidance and the added energy I needed in my search process. I’m ready to rewrite everything this morning!!”
A Branding Workshop Testimonial
“Lynn’s personal branding workshop was great. I really enjoyed it and learned several new ways of distilling my experience. I was able to put some of it into practice the next day during a phone interview — I had a case story at the ready. I also enjoyed “Calling Cards” and have shared the exercise with two friends. I always find Lynn’s input and advice to be so helpful.”
“Lynn and I met at the PMI Chicagoland Career Conference in December of 2022. She was one of the presenters and did an excellent job speaking with enthusiasm, keeping everyone’s undivided attention, and sharing interesting facts and tips about careers in project management. I had a lot of takeaways from her talk and have already been utilizing the resources she provided.”
“Thank you very much for hosting tonight’s webinar, I really enjoyed and appreciated the knowledge I gained. The part of this process that I’ve enjoyed the most is the learning – as well as meeting successful industry folks like yourself – and this evening’s seminar exemplified that perfectly. What resonated was the importance and impact of tailoring your résumé to the job specs is one. It’s an example of that little bit extra effort it requires to make yourself stand out. Using this time to sharpen my technical skills is another. There were many others as well!”
A.R. (workshop participant)
“Lynn, thank you for a wonderful session tonight. I truly got a lot out of it and appreciate you taking the time to help me and others. I’m now working on the assessment suggestions you provided to refine my search for specific roles and target companies. You always put growth and development of your candidates and clients first to cultivate the most successful connections. I’m looking forward to getting the resource kit from the webinar to incorporate more tips and tricks. Thank you!”
M.S. (workshop participant)
I recently attended Lynn’s webinar on ‘how to work more effectively with a recruiter’ and was blown away by her profound knowledge of the subject matter. I was particularly impressed by the strategies she offers to overcome the differences between recruiter and candidate and bring harmony and common ground to each one’s expectations. I highly recommend her webinars and I’m preparing to work with her one-on-one, too. Thank you, Lynn!
Clara Tomaz, Media Manager, The Art Center
Lynn and I recently connected through KMG for an interview. I had an amazing experience working with her. The kind of energy she brings on to the table is contagious. She is extremely sincere, detail oriented and patient. She focuses on improving students’ professional skills along with promoting a healthy symbiotic relationship while working. She is one of the finest, most transparent and experienced recruiters out there in Chicago. I eagerly look forward to collaborating with Lynn in the future. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend any student/ job seeker to get in contact with her for advancement in their careers.
Shruti Iyer, KMG
How to Brand Yourself as The Candidate of Choice Testimonial
I was in Julie’s Writing For PR class. I’ve attended quite a few “resume building” seminars in the past few months, as I’m looking for marketing internships. Learned the most from yours, hands down. Thank you for sharing your well of knowledge.
Jonah R, DePaul Student with Professor Julie Ferguson
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