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Upcoming Workshops
Level up your career with hands-on workshops led by outdoor industry experts.
Inside the Hiring Room:
What Hiring Managers Actually Look For
What really happens after you submit your resume?
In this interactive workshop, Jill Kinison, Head of People & Culture at Ruffwear, will bring you inside the hiring room to explore how hiring managers and HR leaders evaluate candidates in the outdoor industry. Drawing from her experience leading people and talent functions, Jill will share candid insight into how resumes are reviewed, what signals help candidates stand out, and how hiring teams make decisions throughout the process.
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of what hiring managers actually look for and how to approach applications, interviews, and career positioning more strategically. Through discussion and guided exercises, you’ll walk away with practical tools you can use immediately in your job search.
You will walk away with:
How hiring managers actually review resumes and applications
What signals help candidates stand out during early screening
What interview answers communicate impact, clarity, and readiness
Common mistakes that cause strong candidates to get overlooked
Practical ways to position your experience more effectively in the hiring process
This 90-minute workshop is designed for outdoor industry professionals who want to better understand how hiring decisions are actually made. Whether you’re applying for roles, preparing for interviews, or trying to stand out in a competitive field, this session is for people who want clearer insight into how hiring teams evaluate candidates.
It’s especially helpful for early- and mid-career professionals navigating the outdoor industry hiring process, as well as anyone looking to approach applications and interviews with more strategy and confidence.
Jill Kinison is Head of People & Culture at Ruffwear, where she leads hiring, team development, and the full employee lifecycle for the founder-led global outdoor dog gear brand. With 15+ years of experience across HR, operations, and organizational development, she brings a practical, people-centered perspective to leadership and career growth. Jill offers candid insight into how hiring decisions are actually made and what helps candidates stand out.
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
5:00pm - 6:30pm MST
$25 · 90 minutes · Live on Zoom
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