Program
Job Search Boot Camp is an online conference and workshop
Join the sessions live on Thursdays from 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST or catch the recordings in the archives whenever it's convenient for you. Any questions? Contact us.
Week 1: Thursday, October 27, 2011
Special Guest Speaker
Presentation
Kathy Caprino, a nationally recognized career and executive coach and author of Breakdown, Breakthrough: The Professional Woman’s Guide to Claiming a Life of Passion, Power, and Purpose, shares realistic advice to help you define the right job for you and help you get there. She’ll discuss how to figure out who you are and what you truly want in a career and how to articulate your talents and accomplishments in a powerful way. Kathy will also cover the four key steps to successful job transition and how to get real about your future.
Week 2: Thursday, November 3, 2011
Special Guest Speaker
Presentation
Do you know how to make your resume sing your praises in a way that makes the right doors open? Or do you get tripped up by all the resume "rules" out there? Join career advisor, marketer, and executive search expert Allison Cheston for a personalized and interactive session on creating a resume (and cover letter) that reflects you in the best possible way. Incorporating findings from her work with both candidates and companies, Allison will show you how to engage the right employers so they return your call.
Week 3: Thursday, November 10, 2011
Special Guest Speaker
Presentation
Dan Schawbel, recognized as a "personal branding guru" by The New York Times, is the best-selling author of Me 2.0: 4 Steps to Building Your Future. In this presentation, Dan will explain how to build a personal brand and get your brand out there via social media, including Twitter, LinkedIn, blogging, online portfolios, and other media.
Week 4: Thursday, November 17, 2011
Special Guest Speaker
Presentation
When it comes to job search, it’s not always what you know – it’s who you know. Mediabistro founder Laurel Touby transformed a tightly knit group of editors in New York into an international community of 4 million media professionals who share resources, learn skills, make connections, and get jobs on the website she started. Let her teach you what she knows about improving your face-to-face relationships and building your online contacts.
