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Bridging the Gap - A Job Skills Workshop
Technology and Entrepreneurism Talent Network Workshop

Date: March 7, 2012	Online Registration is Closed.
Time: 8:15 am - 1:05 pm	Online Registration is Closed.
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Location
DeVry University
Room 2020, Second Floor
630 US Highway One
North Brunswick, NJ 08902

Bridging the Gap Job Skills Workshop provides job seekers with up to date information on the latest technology jobs and trends, interviewing skills, networking skills, best practices, job search resources, and more. Network with companies and hear from industry experts, education and training providers, and career counselors. Meet directly with staff of the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development to learn about special programs and services to assist in your job search.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

AGENDA
8:15 – 8:45 am
Registration/Networking/Exhibits
8:45 – 8:55 am
Welcome
Johanna Zitto CPT,Tech & Entrepreneurship Talent Network Coordinator, NJTC
9:00 – 9:50 am
Best Foot Forward Interviewing Tips
Alex Freund, Career Coach & Principal, Landing Expert Career Coaching

10:00 – 10:50 am
It’s Not Just About What You Know…
Skills for Effective Networking
Michael Venables, Account Executive, Robert Half International, Inc.

11:00 – 11:30 am
Your Very Own Value Proposition...
Preparing Your "Elevator Pitch"
Dr. Michael Faulkner, Associate Professor, College of Business & Management, DeVry University
Dr. Renee Thompson, Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, DeVry University

11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Quick Connects
"Speed Networking" with Company representatives
Laura A. Birn, PHR, Employment Manager, Sparta Systems, Inc.
Jillian Drainville, Regional Manager, Knowledge Solutions International
Dave Goldstein, President, Health Options Worldwide
Peter Schutz, President, Schutz Engineering Corp.
Prena Shah, HR Director, IntegriChain, Inc.
Kumud Sharma, VP Human Resources, TAKE Solutions, Inc.
Joseph Stankovich, Chief, Human Capital Management Office, U. S. Army ARDEC
Michael Venables, Account Executive, Robert Half International, Inc.

12:45 – 1:00 pm
What We Noticed…
Quick Connects Company rep feedback/discussion

1:00 – 1:05 pm
Wrap-up/Evaluations

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Prices

Members - No Charge
Non-Members - No Charge

Requests for refunds must be received in writing one week prior to an event. Paid registrations are transferrable to another qualified guest.

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