The Open Door
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT – 12:30 PM PDT
Virtual event
Hosted by Lauren Hamilton
About the event Laid off? Burnt out? Getting ghosted? Start here. The Open Door is a free, live session where job seekers come together to talk about what’s actually working (and what’s not) in today’s market. Each week we’ll bring in a guest recruiter or expert, but this is really about real conversation, shared experiences, and supporting each other. You’ll leave with clarity, connections, and next steps. Cameras optional, no pressure. The special guest expert is Alan Shoebridge for the Open Door session on 8/19: Alan is the Associate Vice President for National Communication at Providence. He leads a diverse, multi-state communication team responsible for internal communication, public relations, issues management and thought leadership. Alan has more than 20 years of direct marketing and communication experience for healthcare and medical insurance organizations. He has also worked as a newspaper reporter and in public relations. Alan writes frequently about healthcare, communication and marketing topics. ➡️ What Alan will cover: Today’s job market is crowded, confusing and unforgiving, especially when you’re trying to figure out what actually helps you stand out. Join Alan Shoebridge for a candid, practical conversation from the hiring manager’s perspective about what gets noticed, what gets overlooked and what might not be worth your time. He will also share a few of his personal learnings and reflections from navigating an unexpected job loss. Learn more about him: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoebridge/