Stop Applying, Start Strategizing: The Modern Day Job Search Playbook with Olivia Umoren Ezeuko, MPH

The job market has changed and the old rules of job searching no longer apply. Submitting application after application is not enough. Today’s professionals need a strategy.

Join ABWIPPM for an empowering and timely session with Olivia Umoren Ezeuko, career strategist and public policy leader, as she breaks down what it truly takes to succeed in today’s competitive job market. This session is designed for professionals who are ready to move from reactive job searching to intentional career positioning.

During this session, attendees will learn how to:

• Understand how the current job market has shifted and what employers are really looking for

• Increase visibility with recruiters and hiring managers

• Build a compelling personal brand that stands out

• Take a proactive approach to career growth instead of waiting for opportunities

• Develop a recession-proof network that supports long-term career advancement

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Additional topics may include salary negotiation, project management career pathways, resume and cover letter development, and navigating transitions from mid-career to executive leadership.

About the Speaker

Olivia Umoren Ezeuko is the Founder of LIV Consulting & Career Services, a career and leadership development firm serving public health professionals, academic institutions, nonprofits, and corporate organizations. She currently serves as the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at USAging in Washington, DC, where she leads efforts to influence federal aging policy and builds relationships with Congressional offices and federal agencies.

Previously, Olivia worked on government affairs teams at the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP). She is also the Co-Founder of Black in Health Policy, an organization dedicated to expanding leadership opportunities for Black professionals in health policy across the DMV.

Olivia serves on the boards of the Penn State School of Public Policy and the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN). She holds a BS in Nutrition from Penn State University and an MPH from The George Washington University.

Whether you are actively job searching, exploring your next career move, or looking to future-proof your professional path, this session will equip you with the tools and mindset to move forward with confidence and clarity.