“Lindsey Pollak is the best Gen Y speaker I’ve ever heard.” – Sheila Curran, Former Executive Director, Duke University Career Center “Lindsey's presentation was so good I didn't check my phone once!” – Gen Y presentation attendee Lindsey’s student programs supplement college career service offerings, providing the cutting-edge advice college students need to secure jobs and build careers in the 21st century workplace. Her approach is inspirational, energetic and entertaining. New! All of Lindsey's programs are now available as live presentations or webinars. Click here to inquire about hiring Lindsey Pollak for your event

Campus Speaking Topics

1. Getting from College to Career: 7 Absolute Musts It’s time to go beyond the basics. In this interactive, action-oriented program, Lindsey shares the secrets she’s learned from recruiters, successful professionals and other experts on what it really takes to find and win the job of your dreams. Students will leave this session with increased confidence and a 7-step checklist to keep them on track. Topics include:

• Avoid the biggest mistake in career prep and job hunting
• Get all of your ducks in a row
• Become an expert researcher
• Shine online
• Network with your neighbors
• Persist (without being a pest)
• Don’t curb your enthusiasm

2. Leveraging Social Media in Your Job Search Facebook and LinkedIn and Twitter…oh, my! Everyone is talking about social media these days, but what do you really need to know to use these tools to land a job in your desired field? Lindsey Pollak, a social media evangelist and spokesperson for LinkedIn, will tell you everything you always wanted to know about job hunting and social media. Topics include:

• Build the right online image - what recruiters really look for
• Determine which social networks are right for your goals
• Be an expert - how to create and share worthwhile content
• Network with the best - how to reach out, build relationships and follow up using social media (including "how to say it" templates)
• Game the system - tips and tricks for fitting social media into your busy schedule

3. Succeeding in the 21st Century Workplace It's not easy entering the workforce today. Members of Generation Y (born approx. 1980 – 1995) have spent much of their lives as members of the digitally native, helicopter-parented, everyone-gets-a-trophied, globally conscious world and often feel unprepared for the culture of work in corporate America. Lindsey Pollak — often called a “translator” among the generations — is a trusted advisor to Gen Ys and teaches them how to navigate the workforce in a language that is friendly, current and actionable. This program is specially designed for Gen Y participants, full of engaging anecdotes, multi-media examples, interactive exercises and real-life case studies to help members of Generation Y develop personal action plans for succeeding in their careers. Topics include:

• A user’s guide to the different generations in today's workplace
• The dangers of difference: potential points of conflict at work and how to handle them
• Mastering the art of cross-generational communication
• Managing up: How to build the best relationship with your manager
• Getting the feedback and opportunities you want and need
• To tweet or not to tweet: Rules for using social media at work
• Receive answers to your social media questions
• Creation of personalized action plan for each attendee

4. The Insider's Guide to LinkedIn: Online Networking Secrets for Students & Alumni Everyone is talking about LinkedIn these days, but how exactly do you use the world’s largest professional social network in your job search and career management? Lindsey, an official spokesperson for LinkedIn, will tell you everything you always wanted to know. In this enjoyable and educational presentation you will learn how to:

• Build an impressive LinkedIn profile that gets results
• Grow and maximize a professional online network
• Use social media to find real career opportunities
• Avoid online networking mistakes

5. Networking Tips for the Bashful to the Brave Success really is about who you know, not what you know, so be sure you can network like a pro. Lindsey provides participants with strategies, tips and tactics to become comfortable with professional networking and improve their relationship-building skills. This engaging program can include a fun “speed networking” activity. Topics include:

• Prepare your networking know-how
• Develop a 30-second self-intro
• Make every event a networking success
• Build the right online presence
• Be the first to follow up

Click here to inquire about hiring Lindsey Pollak for your event