Speaking Gigs

Wendy Terwelp

has helped thousands of clients get hired faster and be rock stars at work since 1989. A recognized expert on networking, both online and off, Wendy has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Fast Company, The Business Journal, Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, and more as well as numerous radio shows. She has published hundreds of articles on the Web and in print and most recently wrote the ultimate book on networking: “Rock Your Network® for Job Seekers.” Are you ready for your next big gig^®?

Consider hiring Wendy at your next meeting, workshop or convention! Contact Wendy for a custom-designed presentation or choose from a selection of topics:

Rock Your Network^®: The Seminar

Learn — and use — Wendy Terwelp’s easy three-step networking system during this fun and action-packed one-hour presentation. Want to take the pain out of networking and be more confident for your next event? This program shows you how to network with ease and make new connections on the spot. To register, click here.

(Note: half- and full-day workshops available as well.)

I have taken your advice and have been networking like a mad woman! [Since the conference in Cape Cod] I have had a website made and am actively pursuing media ventures. I have a personal brand in the making and cannot wait to see what the next chapter brings.

Your presentation got me out of my shell (which was not an easy task) and into the realm of networking. I cannot thank you enough.

–Gretchen Phillips, M.D., America's Family Doctor

Rebuild Your Network in Just 5 Minutes a Day

What if everything you thought you knew about networking was wrong ... or only part of the story? Feel that you have no time to network? View networking as a two-hour lunch meeting? Here’s a secret; you can rebuild your network in only five minutes a day!

In this jam-packed program you will learn:

• The ABC’s of Power Networking – and how to turn the business card bump into a real connection.
• 15 ways to reconnect – and who to reconnect to (and who NOT to) in your network – both online and off.
• 7 fast and easy ways to follow-up with new and existing contacts, including social networking tips.
• 7 ways to keep your network alive online and off.
• Tips, tricks, and strategies to get the most networking punch from social-networking tools.
• The ONE SECRET that ensures your network is there for you when you need it.

This program is one of the most useful things you can do with your time. To schedule Wendy Terwelp for your next event, association meeting, or career industry organization or job seeker group, click here.

Personal Branding: Stand Out; Get Hired Faster!

Nike, Starbucks, and Trump: These companies know that branding is critical — it’s what makes them stand apart from their competition. But branding isn’t just for big companies with big advertising budgets. To win in today’s competitive job market, personal branding is an essential part of the game. In this highly interactive, one-hour program, Brand Strategist Wendy Terwelp, Knocks.com, shares her tips, tricks, and strategies to help you stand out from the crowd the right way to get hired faster and be a rock star at work.

Note: This program is highly interactive. Attendees are expected to move, brainstorm, and take action. If you want a boring PowerPoint presentation, this program is not for you.

Resumes that Rock

Did you know that recruiters are looking at 200 to 300 resumes A DAY? Will your current resume stand out in this crowd? Are you sending out hundreds of resumes, but not getting interviews? Are you getting wind of changes at your current job — and want to be proactive? Does this sound like you? In this interactive program, Wendy Terwelp shares tips, tricks, and strategies for creating a resume that rocks — all based on audience participation. Ready to rock?

Invincible Interviews^SM: The Workshop

So, tell me about yourself... Are you ready to answer this question? Do you know what's hot and what's not in interview attire? We do. If you or your company is experiencing a downsizing and needs help with groups on the interview process — we're here for you. Attendees learn the secrets to taking control during an interview, while focusing on the employer's bottom line.

This seminar is flexible — from a one-hour presentation to a half-day workshop. We customize our workshops to fit your needs. To register, click here.

Thank you for the excellent presentation you gave to the Finance Leaders Association (FLA) group Friday morning. Invincible Interviews^SM was a good presentation, right on the money, and seemed to hit an area where everyone could use some work. I think you’ve got some of the guys thinking about the value of a coach. Once again, thank you for speaking to us.

–Thomas J. Lieven, president, Applied Management

Power Up Your Career Search

This two-hour mini-workshop takes your resume to a whole new level. At the university level, we team with your alumni and career services director to customize our presentation to your students’ needs.

This interactive program includes branded resume techniques as well as active job search strategies that get your students and alumni hired faster.

Survey results from Power Up Your Career Search!

Words to describe Wendy’s presentation style: Informative, Interactive, Energetic, Encouraging, Passionate

100% of respondents agreed the workshop was innovative and fun.

Top three actions students and alumni said they’d take to make “Power Up Your Career Search” part of their future job search efforts:

1. Rework the resume using power words.
2. Follow up on resumes already sent.
3. More networking!

98% of attendees said they would definitely recommend Power Up Your Career Search! to others.