Join Our Monthly Career Transition Group (free service for everyone)
As an HR community, we’re committed to supporting one another—especially during times of transition. Whether you're facing unemployment or underemployment, SDHR Forum is here to help. Our Career Transition Group is a monthly virtual series designed to bring together job seekers and community leaders for guidance, encouragement, and most importantly—connection.
Each session focuses on a key area of the job search, such as resumes, interviews, networking, and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to share your progress, discuss challenges, and explore ways the group can support you along the way.
By participating, you'll gain valuable resources, renewed motivation, and a sense of community as you navigate your next career step.
Upcoming Session
Date: August 26 at 9:30 AM Speaker: Sara Harding, Solstice Talent Group, Inc and Jessica Serrano, HR Consultant Topic: Rethinking the Résumé: Myths, Mistakes, and Modern Moves
Session Summary: Your résumé is often the first impression you make—but the truth is, what works for one reader might not work for another. In this engaging and interactive session, we will break down the myths, highlight common mistakes, and share modern strategies to help your résumé stand out. You will discover modern formatting and content tips that make your experience shine and will help you land more interviews.
Interactive Breakout Rooms: Bring your résumé with you! After the keynote discussion we'll move into small breakout groups where you'll get personalized feedback and actionable tips from peers and facilitators.
Structure & Schedule
While we encourage regular participation, we understand schedules can vary—so you're welcome to join whenever you're able. Everyone is welcome!
Zoom Access
A session-specific Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants. Please ensure Zoom is set up on your device before the session.
Want to stay connected between sessions? Email info@sdhrforum.com to be added to our Career Transition LinkedIn Group.
We look forward to having you join us!
Date: September 17th at 10:00 AM Speaker: Dena Ayala, CEO and President and Ignite Human Capital Topic: The Art of the Offer: Negotiation Strategies for HR Leaders
Session Summary: Landing an offer is exciting—but knowing how to negotiate it can make all the difference. In this session, we’ll break down salary, benefits, and the “hidden” elements of an offer that matter most. You’ll walk away ready to advocate for yourself and secure the best deal.
Interactive Breakout Rooms: More details soon.
San Diego HR Forum’s HR Executive of the Year Gala is the largest annual gathering of HR professionals in San Diego. 2025 marks our 10th anniversary of recognizing outstanding HR executives, teams, and rising stars who are making a significant impact in their organizations and communities.
This year, we’re excited to offer expanded sponsorship opportunities that provide increased visibility and brand exposure across the San Diego HR community — not just at the Gala, but year-round.
We anticipate a record number of nominations across all categories, representing over 350 companies and welcoming more than 500 attendees.
Join us as we celebrate the very best in HR leadership and innovation.
Thank you for your support, SDHR Forum Board of Directors
Learn More About Each Sponsorship Level HERE. To purchase a Sponsorship, please click on the "Register" button.
**New This Year: We are excited to offer an automated process for securing your Executive of the Year Sponsorship and sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come-first-served basis. If you require a detailed summary sheet prior to payment, would like to reserve a sponsorship opportunity but need additional time to complete payment, or would like to request an alternative payment method, please submit your request to info@sdhrforum.com. Please note that we are only able to hold a sponsorship opportunity for 7 business days from the time of the request. If payment is not received within 7 business days, the reservation will be cancelled and the sponsorship level will be released and open for purchase once again.
Save the Date! Join us for a morning of engaging conversation, meaningful connections, and community. Topic and speaker to be announced soon—stay tuned!
This event will be held at Joya Kitchen. Parking is available in designated areas as well as in the underground parking structure.
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