Karen A. Litzinger
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Speaking

As an established speaker who has attained professional membership status
in the National Speakers Association, Karen Litzinger is available for local and
national speaking engagements at competitive fees. Meeting planners should
email Karen at Litzingerkaren@aol.com for her one-sheet. Karen also does
a limited number of pro bono speeches for libraries and job service organizations.

Training Programs and Keynote Address Topics

Dining Etiquette: Command New Confidence at Your Next Business Lunch

Interactive, course-by-course coaching, including host roles and humorous quizzes

Power Mingling: Network with Ease and Effectiveness

Entertaining instruction with exercises during a mock reception

Business Etiquette: Avoid Mistakes and Enhance Your Image

Lively take on a dry topic, with music and examples. Various formats, topics and lengths based on need

Electronic Etiquette: Stay Ahead of the Curve

Beyond cell phones and email, this workshop will also cover smartphones and using social networking for professional purposes.

Lab Etiquette: Maintain High Professional Standards in the Lab

Increase teamwork and respect through best practices of cleanliness, equipment, email, phones, meetings, greetings and more.

Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) for Professional and/or Career Development

Program can be tailored toward team-building, communications or career pathing.

Career Planning and Job Search Topics

Topics include career goals, career advancement, networking, cover letters, and interviewing and can be geared to specialized audiences including high school and college students, business professionals, women re-entering the workforce, and retirees.

Free Community Programs

The Attitude of Gratitude: Maintain Perspective during the Job Search

Nov 15, 2013, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

Career Planning in Your Twenties and Thirties: Beyond Just Paying Off Your Loans

Nov 6, 2013, 6:30, Carnegie Library, Squirrel Hill, 5810 Forbes Ave, 412-422-9650

Cover Letters: Get Them Read. Get Interviews

Oct 18, 2013, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

Get Out From Behind Your Computer and Get a Job through Networking

Sept 20, 2013, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

Get Out From Behind Your Computer and Get a Job through Networking

June 7, 2012, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

How You Can Help: Resources for Your Son or Daughter to Clarify Goals and/or Get a Job

May 23, 2013, 12:15 pm, Carnegie Library, Downtown, 612 Smithfield St, 412-281-7141

Convincing Cover Letters: Get Them Read. Get Interviews

Convincing Cover Letters: Get Them Read. Get Interviews

Get Out From Behind Your Computer and Get a Job through Networking

April 19, 2013, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

Clarify Education and Career Goals Now to Save Time, Money and Heartbreak Later: A Workshop for Teens and Parents

April 9, 2013, 6:30 PM, Carnegie Library, Squirrel Hill, 5810 Forbes Ave, 412-422-9650

Convincing Cover Letters: Get Them Read. Get Interviews

March 15, 2013, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

Making a Living, Making a Difference

February 15, 2013, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

Get Out From Behind Your Computer and Get a Job through Networking

Jan 18, 2013, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

The Attitude of Gratitude: Maintain Perspective during the Job Search

Nov 16, 2012, Noon, Carnegie Library, Oakland, 4400 Forbes Ave, 412-622-3133

Cover Letters: Get Them Read. Get Interviews

Oct 19, 2012, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

Get Out From Behind Your Computer and Get a Job through Networking

Sept 21, 2012, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

Electronic Etiquette: Ground Rules for the Wireless and Paperless Age

Sept 13, 2012, 12:15pm, Carnegie Library, Downtown, 612 Smithfield St, 412-281-7141

Get Out From Behind Your Computer and Get a Job through Networking

June 1, 2012, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

Retire, Rewire, Renew: Explore and Plan for Your Future

May 23, 2012, 10:15am, Carnegie Library, Squirrel Hill, 5810 Forbes Ave, 412-422-9650

Get Out From Behind Your Computer and Get a Job through Networking

May 18, 2012, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

Cover Letters: Get Them Read. Get Interviews

April 20, 2012, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

Get Out From Behind Your Computer and Get a Job through Networking

March 16, 2012, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

Making a Living, Making a Difference

February 17, 2012, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

Cover Letters: Get Them Read. Get Interviews

Jan 20, 2012, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

The Attitude of Gratitude: Maintain Perspective during the Job Search

Nov 18, 2011, 11am, PA Career Link, 425 6th Ave, 412-552-7048

Cover Letters: Get Them Read. Get Interviews

Nov 16, 2011, 6pm, Carnegie Library, Oakland, 4400 Forbes Ave, 412-622-3133

Power Mingling: Make the Holiday Party Season Work for You

Nov 16, 2011, 10:15am, Carnegie Library, Squirrel Hill, 5810 Forbes Ave, 412-422-9650