Candid Conversations — Where meaningful change begins.
Real talk about work, hiring, and what it takes to move forward in today's job market. Once a month over lunch, we bring together practitioners, experts, and people living it to have honest conversations you can actually use. Free and open to everyone — just register to save your seat.
Wednesdays · 12:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM CET · Live on Zoom · Recordings shared after each session
Registration is required — pick a session below and Zoom emails you your personal join link. A collaboration with The Workaround Collective.
How it works
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Register once, per session
Pick a session below and sign up. You'll get a calendar hold and your Zoom link by email.
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Join the conversation
Tune in live over lunch. Everyone joins with camera and mic off by default — just drop your questions in the chat and the panel takes them live.
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Catch the replay
Can't make it live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording.
2026 lineup
September 2026
Voices Across Employment
Where the job market actually stands right now — told through the voices of the people navigating, hiring, and tracking it. A candid look at the current state of employment.
Wednesday, September 30
October 2026
Tools and Tips for Today's Job Search
What actually works in landing a job in today's market. We'll cover the technical moves that get your résumé past the ATS — but the real focus is the human side of the search: reaching the people behind the hiring, building relationships, and making them work for you. Because it still comes down to who you know, not just what you know.
Wednesday, October 28 · 11:00 AM CT / 5:00 PM CET
November 2026
Future-Proofing Your Career
Insights and tips from experts on how to navigate and thrive in today's — and tomorrow's — job market. Skills, mindsets, and moves that keep you resilient.
Wednesday, November 25
December 2026
Taking Care of Yourself Through the Job Search
A panel of wellness experts on protecting your well-being through the stress of a job search or joblessness. Practical self-care that holds up when things are hard.
Wednesday, December 16
Registration opens soon
Speakers are announced as each session is confirmed — registrants hear first. Every session is recorded and shared afterward. When you register on Zoom you'll confirm you're happy to attend a recorded session; we handle your details per our Privacy Policy.
FAQ
- Is it really free?
- Yes. Free and open — registration just reserves your spot and gets you the replay.
- Do I need to attend live?
- No. Register and we'll send you the recording either way.
- Who's it for?
- Job seekers, people between roles, hiring leaders, and anyone thinking about the future of work.
- Will I be seen or heard?
- No — everyone joins with camera and microphone off by default. You take part by submitting questions in the chat, and the panel answers them live.