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Next Meeting
Date and Time
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
11:30am ~ Noon: Networking/Pizza
Noon ~ 2:00pm Presentation, panel and discussions |
Title
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The Professional Job Hunt: Practical Ideas Using LinkedIn and Other Tools
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Speaker
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John Swan, one of the organizers of IEEE SCV-PACE's
new "Engineers in Transition" Task Force; plus a panel of recruiters and representatives from DBM, LinkedIn, Google |
Abstract
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Getting a new job can be tough - but we want IEEE's local members to be at the "front
of the line" when it comes to getting job leads, interviews, and that new position!
The LinkedIn "Engineers in Transition" Group
(http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2403879), a part of
IEEE SCV-PACE, brings you actionable information on setting up your own LinkedIn pages, optimizing them for review by recruiters and
hiring managers, and giving you concrete examples. We've been told that 3/4ths of recruiters will take a "quick look" at your LinkedIn
page as part of their screening, and YOU want to be at the top of their listing of candidates that they pass along to the hiring
manager.
John Swan will walk through the key features of LinkedIn and provide examples, showing how to use LinkedIn as a tool
and make your profile look professional. Be prepared to take notes!
Following John's presentation, several panelists will briefly explain what
recruiters are looking for, and how their "systems" winnow down to the likely candidates. Ask them questions and learn first-hand
what really works and what doesn't in finding a job. These panelists are a perfect fit for the high-tech IEEE Member.
This seminar is free for currently registered IEEE Members. If your membership has lapsed, or you aren't yet a member, then the fee
is $10. This seminar is co-sponsored by the SCV Education Society chapter. |
Panelists
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Katherine Yagel joined DBM following 17 years in industry and several in
independent practice in leadership coaching and career development for organizations including Agilent, Genentech, Juniper, HP Labs,
Sealed Media, UCSC, and Stanford U. Katherine is the managing consultant for DBM's San Jose office.
Bette Young is a senior human resources professional with more than 25 years of experience, managing HR organizations
in Silicon Valley, from pre-IPO’s to public companies, all in the technology sector.
Marianne Adoradio has been a career coach for over 15 years and also worked as a recruiter. Her experience spans most
industries including medical devices, bio-pharma, semi-conductor, telecommunications, storage, and software. Her LinkedIn profiles is
at http://www.linkedin.com/in/marianneadoradio
Marianne Adoradio's presentation: NOVA December Calendar & Holiday Party
Jenny Kahn, PHR is a Sr. Technical Recruiter and LinkedIn Expert. Jenny has worked with numerous clients, through
recruiting and career counseling, and has successfully recruited in the fields of Aerospace, Semiconductors, Commercial Real Estate,
Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices. Her LinkedIn profiles is at
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennykahn
Jenny Kahn's presentation: Holiday Networking Top Ten Tips
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