6:00 | Sign-in, Presentation
Your résumé and LinkedIn profile are often your first opportunity to show employers the value you bring.
In this Career Spotlight session, Sam Velu will share practical strategies for strengthening both, from communicating accomplishments and measurable value to creating a professional brand that helps you stand out in today's job market.
You will also have the opportunity to volunteer your own résumé or LinkedIn profile for live review and discussion, turning the session into a practical learning experience using real-world examples.
Whether you're actively searching for your next role or simply want to keep your career materials current, you'll leave with actionable ideas you can put to work right away.
Sam Velu is a seasoned technology and staffing executive, AI career strategist, and passionate mentor dedicated to helping professionals navigate today's evolving job market.
With extensive experience in IT staffing, talent acquisition, business operations, and leadership, Sam brings a unique perspective to career development. Having worked closely with recruiters, hiring managers, business leaders, and job seekers, he understands what employers look for, why qualified candidates often get overlooked, and how professionals can better position themselves for career success.
As an AI enthusiast and evangelist, Sam is passionate about helping job seekers use artificial intelligence as a practical career development tool. His sessions focus on building effective résumés, optimizing LinkedIn profiles, identifying the right career opportunities, preparing for interviews, and navigating the changing expectations of employers in an AI-driven job market.
Beyond technology, Sam believes that successful career development requires self-awareness, continuous learning, adaptability, and meaningful human connections. He is particularly passionate about helping students, experienced professionals, and individuals navigating career transitions recognize their strengths, overcome barriers, and approach their next career opportunity with confidence. Through interactive presentations, practical demonstrations, and real-world recruiting insights, Sam equips audiences with actionable strategies they can apply immediately to their career journeys.
His guiding philosophy: AI can open doors, but your skills, experience, authenticity, and human connections are what help you walk through them.
PMI Westchester Chapter members: Free
Non-members: $10
Registration fee is non-refundable.
Pre-registration is required; registration closes Thursday, 15 Oct 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Virtual, via Zoom