When it comes to writing your resume, most people dive straight into the experience section—and while that’s important, it’s not the whole picture. Other critical sections of your resume often go unnoticed, but they can make a significant difference in catching a recruiter’s attention.
In this workshop, we’ll break down the essential elements of a standout resume and put them into practice:
Identify key skills and experiences to include on your resume to showcase your qualifications effectively. Learn how to tailor your resume to specific job opportunities by incorporating impactful accomplishments and relevant keywords. Discover the best resume formats to tell your career story clearly and compellingly, ensuring you stand out as a top candidate.
Whether you’re just starting or refreshing your resume, this session will give you actionable insights and the confidence to present yourself as a strong contender in today’s competitive job market.
KEY AUDIENCE: This workshop is designed for professionals at all career levels who are looking to refine their resumes and enhance their job application strategy.
Charles Kelley, MA
Experienced professional with 15 plus years in the area of Career Development, Career Coaching and Career Advising. With years of service in the Non-For-Profit sector, in community social services providing leadership, mentorship, vision, administrative strategic support and career coaching services working with the Ex-Offender population, In-school youth, High school level academic advising, and 20 plus years’ experience in Higher Education.
Charles was born and raised In Chicago but spent his formative years growing up in west suburban Maywood, IL. Charles a former student athlete received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. After undergraduate studies returned home to Chicago and completed a Master’s Degree in Psychology Human Development while working full time in the Non-Profit sector assisting first generation high school heading to college. Providing services to the youth in the city of Chicago spurred his passion to continue to work in higher education.
Charles is mission driven, student success centric providing customized career advising and experiences establishing new procedures and strategies to enhance career services using innovative technology with specialties in Job Search Strategies, Resume/CV development, Career Advising, Career Researching, and Career Pathways.
Harboring Innovation: Shaping Tomorrow’s Workplace
2025 Conference & Gala
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Thursday, February 20 - Friday, February 21, 2025
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
Baltimore, MD
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2025 Registration Rates
Early Registration -
on or before Nov. 3rd, 2024
Regular Registration -
Nov. 3rd, 2024 - Jan 31st, 2025
Late Registration -
on or after February 1st
Group Rates: 15% off of 8 or more people
T-shirt - $25
Registration Rates Include:
2-day Conference
Daily Breakfast, Lunch, & Snacks
Ticket to the BIOP Awards Ceremony and Gala
Dinner at the BIOP Gala
& much more!
GROUP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Please log in to your BIOP account in order to register at the member registration rate.
THE 2025 BIOP Conference will offer SHRM and HRCI recertification credits in partnership with Black in HR.
Conference registration fees will not be reimbursed for cancellations. You have the option to seek a registration transfer to another person who can attend the conference in 2025, or allocate the fee towards your registration for the 2026 conference instead. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. To request a transfer of registration fees, please send an email to founders@blacksinio.org prior to February 1, 2025. Please note that any transfer requests made after February 1, 2025 will not be approved.
We want to invite you to participate in our resume review and mock interview sessions. Sign up now for an opportunity to meet one on one with an I/O professional who will provide you with feedback to improve your resume and interview skills.
Resume Reviews: Have your resume reviewed by an I/O professional. Formal feedback will be provided during a 30 minute telephone call.
Mock Interviews: one-on-one interview sessions designed to simulate a real structured interview. Practice your skills during a 20 minute interview and 10 minute feedback session with an I/O professional.
Dates: Sessions will be scheduled anytime between February 20 and March 30, 2025. If you are attending the BIOP conference in Baltimore, we will do our best to pair you with a facilitator/participant that is also attending the conference.
Time: Session will be self-scheduled between the facilitator and participant.
DEADLINE: February 14th, 2025
Spaces are limited.
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