NSLS Applied was a free, seven-session webinar series led by professionals who have sat on the other side of the table; the people reviewing your résumé, deciding who gets the interview, watching how you introduce yourself in a room. Look out for more NSLS event opportunities on our blog!
Past Events
Real Talk: How to Network (Session 2)
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
We’re back in the room for another round of real-world networking. This interactive workshop digs back into what it takes to build and sustain a meaningful professional network, followed by structured breakout sessions where you’ll simulate real scenarios and walk away having actually done it.
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Learn how to cultivate relationships that go beyond surface-level connection
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Practice in breakout sessions built around real networking scenarios
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Leave with more networking know-how and real connections to show for it
Navigating the Job Market (Part 2)
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The job market conversation continues. We’re digging back in on what it actually takes to get your application seen, your résumé noticed, and your interview scheduled, with the same recruiter-side honesty from Part 1.
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Find out what hiring managers look for when reviewing résumés
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Learn how to get your application in front of human eyes
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Discover what your LinkedIn profile is missing and how to fix it
AI & the Future of Work
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The conversation around AI is everywhere, and most of it misses the point. This session cuts through the noise and focuses on what actually matters for your career: how AI is changing the way we work, what that means for you right now, and how to position yourself to thrive in a workplace that’s evolving fast.
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Understand how AI is reshaping hiring and workflows across industries
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Identify which skills make you more valuable in an AI-driven workplace
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Learn how to talk about AI fluency in interviews and on your résumé
Résumé, LinkedIn & Interview Prep
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
You can spend hours applying and hear nothing back. In this workshop, we’re pulling back the curtain on exactly what’s happening on the recruiter’s side of your application, and giving you the tools to change the outcome.
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Learn what recruiters look at (and how long they actually look)
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Find out how to get past applicant tracking systems
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Fix what your LinkedIn profile is missing and leverage your experience to stand out
Real Talk: How to Network
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Most people know networking matters. Far fewer know how to do it well. This interactive workshop goes beyond the advice and gets to the art (and heart) of it, with hands-on breakout sessions where you’ll put theory into practice.
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Hear how to cultivate authentic professional relationships, not just collect contacts
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Practice introductions, sharpen your questions, and make real connections
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Build the confidence to network at any stage of your career
Navigating the Job Market Right Now
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The old rules of job searching don’t apply anymore, and a lot of common advice can actually be working against you. Get an honest, insider look at what hiring actually looks like today, straight from someone who reviews applications for a living.
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Find out what recruiters really see when your application lands
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Learn how to translate your leadership experience into language that resonates
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Understand skills-based hiring and how to use it to your advantage
Skills That Remain Human
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
AI can process, predict, and automate, but it can’t replace the human touch. This session digs into the skills that make great leaders irreplaceable: emotional intelligence, ethical judgment, creativity, adaptability, and the ability to build real connections.
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Discover which human skills employers value most right now
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Reflect on where your strengths show up and where they can grow
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Leave with clarity on what makes you powerfully human
