Where: Courtyard Raleigh Cary Parkside Town Commons
Cost: Free
CPEs: Up to 4
Registration: Microsoft Teams Registration
Session 0 - Résumé best practices [1200-1250] - in person only
In this practical and insight‑driven session, Chris Uhlig, breaks down what truly makes a résumé stand out in today’s competitive job market. Drawing on years of experience supporting technology, cybersecurity, and IT audit professionals, Chris shares the recruiter’s perspective—what gets noticed, what gets ignored, and what gets candidates in the door.
Participants will learn how to structure a résumé that highlights measurable impact, aligns with modern hiring expectations, and passes both human and automated screening. Chris will cover common pitfalls, formatting mistakes, and outdated practices that hold candidates back, while offering clear, actionable strategies to strengthen professional branding.
Key topics include:
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How recruiters actually read résumés (and how little time you really get)
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Structuring your résumé for clarity, relevance, and maximum impact
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Writing accomplishment‑driven bullet points that demonstrate value
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Tailoring your résumé for specific roles without rewriting it from scratch
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Understanding ATS systems and optimizing for keyword alignment
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What to include, what to remove, and what hiring managers care about most
Whether you’re actively job searching or simply preparing for your next career move, this session provides the tools and insights needed to elevate your résumé and present your experience with confidence and clarity. Also, if you would like some objective feedback on your resume, please bring a paper copy to the session, and we can have Chris and his team provide feedback from a recruiter's perspective.
Speaker: Chris Uhlig is an Enterprise Managing Director at Dexian, where he leads strategic talent advisory initiatives for organizations across the technology, cybersecurity, and IT audit landscape. With deep experience supporting both enterprise clients and technical professionals, Chris brings a uniquely informed perspective on what employers truly look for in today’s competitive hiring environment.
Throughout his career, Chris has reviewed thousands of résumés and coached candidates at every stage of their professional journey. His expertise spans modern résumé strategy, personal branding, interview preparation, and navigating the realities of applicant tracking systems. Known for his candid, practical guidance, Chris helps professionals articulate their value with clarity and confidence.
In his leadership role at Dexian, Chris partners with executives, hiring managers, and technical teams to align talent needs with market expectations. This dual vantage point—supporting both organizations and job seekers—enables him to translate industry trends into actionable, real‑world advice.
Session I - Get Your Life Back from Complex Audits - [1300-1350]
Once your organization goes from 1 annual security audit to 2,5,10, then 20, whether it is additional frameworks or new products/services, everything becomes exponentially more complex. You are undergoing audits year-round, you are being asked for the same evidence multiple times, and you can never seem to catch up. Start by consolidating your control library. Then, use the "audit once, apply to many" approach to eliminate repetition and shrink your audit calendar to get your life back and free up time to stay ahead.
Speaker: Jonah Wisch, Account Executive, KirkpatrickPrice
Session II - Aligning Internal Audit With Security and GRC - [1400-1450]
Internal Audit and Security/GRC teams are optimized for different inherent objectives, but that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities to collaborate. This session will focus on strategies that can both help teams learn how to communicate and work effectively with one another to save time and energy for their organizations.
Speaker: Paul Rainbow, Chief Compliance Officer, KirkpatrickPrice
[20 minute break]
Session III - Beyond The Breach - Mastering Vendor Risk Management When AI Raises the Stakes - [1510-1600]
Vendors provide critical services and create critical risk. From data breaches to compliance nightmares, third-party relationships can turn into existential threats overnight. And now? AI is pouring gasoline on that fire, introducing risks we're only beginning to understand. Kirkpatrick Price's Mark Hinley cuts through the complexity with battle-tested strategies for vetting vendors, locking down airtight contracts, and managing vendor problems before they explode.
Speaker: Mark Hinley, VP Privacy Assurance Services, KirkpatrickPrice