Career Transition Strategy 101: Path to Next
Event description
- Professional and career development
This session provides a strategic foundation for individuals navigating career pivots, layoffs, or stalled professional momentum. Participants will learn how to clarify their direction, define their value, and build a cohesive job search strategy that increases traction in a competitive market.
Topics Covered
• Defining a clear, unique value proposition.
• Why broad, unfocused applications fail.
• How to align résumé, LinkedIn, and networking efforts.
• What a modern, strategic job search looks like.
Speakers
Gina Riley is an executive career consultant known for transforming how individuals approach job searches and career transitions. She has nearly a decade of experience in corporate human resources at Intel and additional experience as an executive search consultant for Talence Group, where she led searches for CEOs, COOs, and CFOs across a range of industries. Riley developed the Career Velocity™ framework, an action-driven career transition model that helps executives and experienced professionals navigate advancement with clarity and purpose.
She is a two-time DisruptHR speaker and a recognized thought leader in career strategy, leadership development, and professional storytelling. Riley holds a master’s degree, is a certified YouMap® coach, and has extensive expertise in behavioral interview techniques. She is an Official Member of the Forbes Coaches Council and author of Qualified Isn’t Enough: Develop Your Story. Land the Interview. Win the Job, published by Advantage Forbes Books.
Kaylee Peffers is a talent acquisition specialist and Filtration Ambassador at MANN+HUMMEL, where she leads recruitment initiatives across the Americas and supports global employer-brand visibility. She serves as president of both the ASU Houston Alumni Chapter and the ASU Online Alumni Chapter, overseeing community engagement, professional development programs, and chapter-wide leadership initiatives.
Peffers holds dual bachelor’s degrees in sociology and anthropology from Arizona State University. She is recognized for her work advancing inclusive hiring strategies, guiding cross-functional OKR initiatives, and building high-impact alumni programming. Her leadership focuses on creating spaces for connection, mentorship, and professional growth within the Sun Devil community.