Hudson Job Search

09/30/2026

October is SMART NETWORKING MONTH at Hudson Job Search

At Hudson Job Search, we firmly believe that one of the keys to landing your next job is NETWORKING.

So, during the month of October, we're putting our money where our mouth is. We're making October SMART NETWORKING MONTH, with three opportunities to help job seekers expand their professional networks, build meaningful relationships, and uncover new career opportunities.

Kicking Off October 5: Be a LinkedIn Job Search Pro.

Join us as Katherine Burik, The Interview Doctor, shares practical strategies for using LinkedIn as a powerful networking tool, not just another place to submit applications.

You'll learn how to:
- Build a LinkedIn profile that attracts the right people and opportunities.
- Identify and connect with professionals at your target companies.
- Turn job postings into networking opportunities.
- Start conversations that build meaningful professional relationships.
- Develop a proactive job search marketing plan that puts networking front and center.

Katherine's message is simple: Don't just search for jobs. Build relationships with people who can help you discover opportunities.

Register for Monday, October 5th's session from 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM here. https://lnkd.in/eXvaiz43

Live attendance preferred.

And That's Just the Beginning. We're keeping the networking momentum going throughout October with two additional opportunities:

University of Akron HR Advisory Board Conference | October 15

A terrific opportunity to connect with over 300 HR professionals, business leaders, and other professionals from across Northeast Ohio while enjoying an outstanding program focused on smarter skills, stronger leadership, and practical AI. Contact HJS for more details, but hurry, seats are limited.

Networking Night at The Brew Kettle | October 19

An opportunity to get out from behind the computer, meet fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and build relationships in a relaxed, informal setting with food, beverages, and real networking experience.

THREE EVENTS. ONE GOAL. SMARTER NETWORKING

Whether you're actively searching for your next position, exploring new opportunities, or simply looking to expand your professional connections, October is the perfect time to invest in your network.

Hudson Job Search. Your Job Search GPS.

08/14/2026

JOB SEEKERS: DOES THIS LOOK LIKE YOU DURING YOUR JOB SEARCH?

Applications that go nowhere. Interviews that don’t turn into offers. Waiting. Rejection. And eventually you ask “What am I doing wrong?”
Job searching can be frustrating, demoralizing, and a real hit to your confidence.

That’s why I’m excited about our next Hudson Job Search meeting on Monday, August 17. Our speaker, Sam Maniar, Ph.D., is a performance psychologist who will show job seekers how to use many of the same techniques athletes use to perform at their best:

• Build and maintain confidence
• Improve your self-talk
• Manage frustration and setbacks
• Stay focused and positive

You can have a great resume, LinkedIn profile, and interview skills, but if the job search has beaten down your confidence, it will show.

AND IF YOU CAN, JOIN US LIVE!

Our meetings provide two things: expert job-search advice AND networking.
Networking is critical to a successful job search, and it’s simply better in person. Meet other job seekers, HJS Advisors, speakers, and professionals. You never know which conversation could lead to your next opportunity.

And one more incentive: we’ll have some tasty treats for our live attendees!

Come hungry. Do some networking. Learn from Sam. Leave with a better attitude and a full stomach! Register either way at https://lnkd.in/e2-gut4k

Monday, August 17
Networking begins at 7:15 PM
Event ends at 9:00 PM
In person (PREFERRED) or virtual
FREE to job seekers

If these pictures look familiar, this may be exactly the meeting you need.

Hudson Job Search, your job search GPS

07/31/2026

Forget Guessing. Ask the Experts.
HJS Advisor Panel 2.0 - Monday, August 3

Every job seeker has questions they wish they could ask, such as:
• Why am I getting interviews but not job offers?
• What are employers really looking for?
• How do I stay motivated when my job search stalls?
• What mistakes keep candidates from landing the job?

This Monday, Hudson Job Search is changing things up.
Instead of a guest speaker, we're handing the microphone to our HJS Advisors for a live, unscripted panel discussion.

These are experienced executives, HR leaders, recruiters, and business professionals who have helped hundreds of job seekers navigate today's job market. They volunteer their time because they genuinely want to help others succeed.

No PowerPoint. No canned presentations. No sales pitch.
Just honest answers, practical advice, and an opportunity to ask the questions you've always wanted to ask.

Free to attend. Open to everyone. Live attendance preferred! Please register either way at https://lnkd.in/ecrFjGz3

Come with questions. Leave with answers. And maybe even a little more confidence about your next step.

02/01/2026

Ever walked out of an interview thinking, “Why didn’t that go better?”

It’s not just what you say. It’s how you start, how you weave your story, and how you leave the interviewer remembering you. Your first impression, even on a virtual call, sets the tone. Knowing the company, creating a clear theme for your answers, and finishing strong are what separate good candidates from memorable ones.

This Monday, February 2nd at 7:15 PM, I’m hosting a Hudson Job Search presentation to show how interviews really work from beginning to end. With 35 years in HR and over 10,000 interviews behind me, I’ll share how to open confidently, stay on message, and close the conversation so the interviewer walks away thinking, “This one gets it.”

We will also cover the things not to do. The small missteps that can quietly weaken your impact. Plus, I will give you a simple tool you can use immediately to prepare and present yourself with confidence.

Great interviews are not about saying everything. They are about leaving the right impression from hello to goodbye.
Register here https://lnkd.in/g6fxKguV

01/19/2026

The Indiana vs. Miami game will end tonight but great job offer can change your year.

So if you’re a job seeker, tonight’s Hudson Job Search meeting is a far better investment than another night on the couch watching college football.

Why? Because you have been there. You did everything right. Perfect resume. Customized cover letter. Strong screening. Great interview. Then the email lands:
“Your credentials are impressive… but we’re going in a different direction.”

Translation: frustration, disbelief, and a strong urge to question reality.
Before you drown your sorrows or decide the job “just wasn’t meant to be,” come to tonight’s Hudson Job Search meeting.

, Founder of Career Accelerator Coaching, will show you how to turn a job interview rejection into a job offer. Not theory. Not motivation posters. Real, proven strategies.

In this eye-opening session, Mark will share 5 powerful ways to uncover hidden opportunities, re-engage employers, and turn a “no” into a “yes.” This is how experienced job seekers stop walking away from near-misses and start converting them into offers.

If you want to start the new year right, skip the football game and invest one evening in learning how to make the most out of rejection.

Because the best comeback stories don’t only happen on the field...they happen in interviews.

Join us virtually at 7:15 PM Monday January 19th for early networking. The meeting starts at 7:30 PM Register at https://lnkd.in/e8asKPJ3

12/01/2025

Job Seekers,
Do you feel like there is little chance to land a job between now and the end of the year? After all it's the holiday season. Are employers really looking to fill jobs now? Listening to the news seems to support this right?

WRONG!

3 Years of data tracking HJS clients says otherwise.

In spite of what you may hear, even in this years "uncertain economy", the last quarter of the year shows strong hiring and placements of clients who follow our process.

And if you want a tool that will help you make the most of your job search efforts this month, don't miss HJS’s virtual meeting Monday, December 1st from 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM.

Register at https://lnkd.in/egi58vWj

Don’t miss it!

11/03/2025

Job Seekers,

Don't forget, this is your last chance to have an IN-PERSON networking meeting with Hudson Job Search this year. (Yes, we are going virtual for the Winter months). And the topic is certainly pertinent.

Join this event to learn about networking with Michelle Halloran, accomplished Career Strategist & Professional Coach. Her topic is "I LOVE NETWORKING! - Said No One Ever" and it will be held on Monday, November 3rd, from 7:15-9PM.

As if our speaker wasn't incentive enough for you to attend, all in-person attendees will be eligible for a drawing to win an Amazon gift certificate!

You must register to attend. https://lnkd.in/ediGKPrU

Be there!

10/04/2025

Job Seekers — Let's Be Honest… Have You Ever Felt Like This?

“They didn’t hire me because of my age.”

“The person who interviewed me was half my age — no wonder I never heard back.”

You’re not alone. And yes, there is something you can do about it and it doesn't require seeking the advice of an attorney.

If you’ve ever felt passed over, underestimated, or dismissed because of your age, this is the one meeting you cannot afford to miss.

Join Hudson Job Search live or virtually Monday, October 6th at 7:15 PM for an eye-opening, energizing, and practical session led by our favorite “introvert,” Katherine Burik, who will share her unique blend of humor, insight, and hands-on strategies to help you:

- Recognize and overcome age-related bias in your job search
- Learn what hiring managers really think — and how to change their perception
- Take practical, proven steps to position yourself as the best candidate for the job

You’ll hear some things that are encouraging — and some that may be hard to hear — but every insight will make you stronger, smarter, and more prepared to win your next opportunity.

Don’t miss out.

Be there — and take back control of your job search. Register at https://lnkd.in/er3G8E7v

SPECIAL BONUS: Attendees will learn how to attend a MAJOR networking event for FREE.

09/06/2025

What’s scarier than a Halloween horror film?

For many job seekers, it’s one word: Networking.

We get it—walking into a room of strangers and trying to make connections can feel intimidating. That’s why Hudson Job Search is making it easier (and a lot more fun).

Join us for our first Casual Networking Night
- Hudson Brew Kettle
- Monday, September 15
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Instead of our regular Monday night meeting, we’re gathering in a relaxed setting with light snacks, good conversation, and plenty of support. You’ll meet Hudson Job Search advisors, networking facilitators, and fellow job seekers...all there to help you build meaningful connections.

Please note: This is a new time and there will be no virtual session for this night. (obviously 😄)

Come for the networking. Stay for the encouragement. Leave with new connections.

Register now at: https://hudsonjobsearch.org/event/hjs-networking-night/

06/15/2025

Vote for your favorite Hudson-based nonprofit to help Hudson Community Foundation determine which organizations get their financial support.

To mark our 25th Anniversary, we’re giving $25,000 in grant funding to Hudson nonprofits — and YOU get to decide who wins! 💙
Vote for your favorite Hudson-based nonprofit and help them receive a share of $25,000! Your vote supports the people and organizations making a difference right here in our community. Voting is open! Ends June 25th.

Visit our website myhcf.org or click here to vote: https://myhcf.org/hcf-25th-anniversary-grant-celebration-supporting-our-local-nonprofits-with-your-input/