For those not familiar with me and are wondering if a session(s) would be a good use of your time I am an IT Recruiter with 12 years of experience and have been speaking to groups of all ages and skill sets in groups of 20-200 (and now online) for 8 years.
I am the Managing Partner of Nerd Search, LLC a Minneapolis IT search firm, author of the Minnesota Headhunter blog, Co Founder and Coordinator of Minnesota Recruiters, listed as a Top 20 Minnesota Social Media Innovator and a national Top 25 Most Influential Online Recruiter.
I am a frequent national and local speaker and article contributor on recruiter, HR, career, networking and social media topics.
Here is some background on presentations and interviews I have been a part of:
- Presentations
- Interviews
- Minnesota Social Media Innovator
- HRExaminer.com Top 25 Most Influential Online Recruiters
All presentations are 60-90 minutes with Q&A.
COST: While there is a cost do not let that stop you from listening. At the end of each session you can choose what and if to pay through PayPal, there is no upfront charge. Job Seekers can pay for what they can and for everyone else pay for what you learn. There is NO risk on your part.
Job Search Toolkit - Be Your Own Headhunter
Economic and labor statistics and projections show that while the economy may be coming back job growth will be slow.
This is session is for those in a job search or those thinking either by choice or force they will be doing one soon.
If you are wondering how to create/use your network, how to find the hidden job market, be more aggressive with your job search approach or are relying on job boards to find jobs to apply to then this session is for you.
I will challenge you to think like a recruiter and empower you to take control of your job search.
Topics to be covered include:
- Plan your job search
- How to market yourself
- Ways to ask for referrals and advice
- Where to find the hidden job market
- Where to research companies
- How to find contact names and email addresses
- Tips on using email and phone for contacting and follow up
To register click a date/time:
COST: Job Seekers can listen to all the sessions (including LinkedIn, Social Media, Networking and Twitter) for a flat fee of $30. Pay for what you can and you can choose to do it now or when you are back working.
LinkedIn A to Z - Use LinkedIn Like A Headhunter
There is a big difference between “being on LinkedIn” and “using LinkedIn.”
If you already have an optimized profile, know how to use Boolean search strings on LinkedIn and Google and are growing your network you do not need to listen to this session.
Whether you are using LinkedIn as a job seeker, recruiter, sales person or for general networking purposes this presentation will show you how to:
- Create and optimize your profile
- Create your personal URL
- Connect with and expand your network
- Find and participate in groups
- Research companies
- Use Google to see all of LinkedIn, not just your 3 degrees
- Write and ask for recommendations
- Participate in Questions and Answers
- Search for names using keywords, title, company, skill set and location
- Search strings will be included
- Avoid pitfalls
To register click a date/time:
COST: $40 Pay for what you learn. If you do not get anything from the session then do not pay anything. You tell me what it is worth after listening. There is NO risk.
Using Social Media For Networking, Lead Generation And Job Search
I am guessing by now you have heard about “Personal Branding”. If not, think reputation management meets the online world.
For those of us who have profiles on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Ning groups and/or write a blog we often use these site to communicate with friends, peers, coworkers and family but until recently very few thought of them as opportunities to network, for lead generation, or to find jobs and consulting opportunities.
In this 60 minute presentation (with 30 minutes of Q&A to follow) you will learn to create your hub or online presence with the use of Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Ning groups and blogs showing ways one can:
- Optimize profiles with keywords, locations, etc
- Use the site to search others
- Join and create groups
- Overtly and covertly say you are networking, looking for customers, jobs or consulting gigs
- Show what you are working on and prove expertise
- Engage in a regional, local and industry conversation
- Connect and network prior to and after industry events
To register click a date/time:
COST: $20 Pay for what you learn. If you do not get anything from the session then do not pay anything. You tell me what it is worth after listening. There is NO risk.
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