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Lisa Tarsi Andrews, Ph.D Georgetown University

Resilience, Transition, & Responsible AI: Guiding Clients Through the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Job Search

Thursday, December 3

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the employment landscape, career development professionals are increasingly called upon to help clients navigate not only AI-powered job search tools, but also the ethical considerations that accompany their use. From resumes and cover letters to interview preparation and networking, AI offers tremendous opportunities to enhance career transitions, provided it is used transparently, responsibly, and in ways that preserve authenticity. Grounded in the NCDA Ethics in AI Framework, this interactive session will explore how career practitioners can confidently advise clients on the ethical use of AI while fostering resilience and adaptability during career transitions., Transition, and Responsible AI: Guiding Clients Through the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Job Search

Learning Objectives Attendees will be able to:

Describe the key principles of the NCDA Ethics in AI Framework and explain how they apply to ethical career advising and client use of artificial intelligence throughout the job search process.
Evaluate common AI-assisted job search practices, including resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, networking, and online profiles to distinguish between ethical, responsible use and practices that may compromise authenticity, transparency, or professional integrity.
Apply practical coaching strategies that help clients leverage AI as a tool to enhance their career resilience and successfully navigate career transitions while maintaining their unique voice, protecting privacy, and adhering to ethical standards.

Dr. Lisa Tarsi Andrewsserves as the Director of Integrated Career Development at Georgetown University, where she leads initiatives that advance career readiness and student success through innovative, integrated career services. In addition to her work in higher education, Dr. Andrews is the founder of Look Forward, a private career counseling practice dedicated to helping individuals navigate career transitions with confidence and purpose. Dr. Andrews holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Master of Science in Counseling & Human Relations, and Ph.D. in Higher Education, and is an active leader in the career development profession. She currently serves as Co-Chair of MACCA and holds the Certified Career Counselor (CCC) and Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS) credentials through the National Career Development Association (NCDA).

Cheryl Bonner Penn State

Building Resilience Through Change: Helping Clients Make Sense of What's Next

Friday, December 4

Clients experiencing change often feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck before they are ready to take action. Whether navigating a change in academic direction, career uncertainty, workforce disruption, graduation, returning to work, caregiving responsibilities, or retirement, clients frequently need help making sense of what is happening before determining what comes next. This interactive session introduces a practical framework for helping clients build resilience by identifying strengths and resources, activating support systems, and exploring meaningful next steps. Participants will learn how career development theories, assessments, mentoring, networking, and career exploration strategies can be applied more intentionally through a resilience-focused lens. Attendees will leave with practical tools and activities that can be adapted for counseling, coaching, workshops, groups, mentoring programs, and virtual settings.

Learning Objectives: Attendees will apply:

A resilience-focused framework to help clients make sense of change, uncertainty, and transition before moving to problem-solving or action planning.
Integrated career development and transition theories into practice by selecting interventions, tools, and resources that align with a client's needs, strengths, and readiness for change.
Identify and leverage personal, relational, and environmental resources that support client resilience, adaptability, and forward movement during periods of change.
Adapt practical resilience-building strategies for use in counseling, coaching, workshops, groups, mentoring programs, and virtual settings.

Cheryl Clark Bonner is a career development leader, educator, and coach with more than 35 years of experience helping individuals navigate career decision-making, career transitions, and lifelong career management. A longtime member of the Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association (MACCA), Cheryl has served in numerous leadership roles, including President. She is certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI), Strong Interest Inventory®, and FIRO-B®. Known for her engaging, relationship-centered approach, Cheryl enjoys helping people connect theory to practice, make sense of change, and discover practical strategies that move them forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.