SUNY Career Development Organization

FREE WEBINAR: How to Turn Internships and Temporary Work into Full-Time Employment (2/22/12)

hollyhorn — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:28:33 +0000

February 22, 2012 2:00 p.m.

In today’s job market companies are turning to temporary employees and interns to fill vacancies and help solve corporate challenges.

The tips and tactics Heather will discuss in this presentation will help librarians and career counselors answer patrons and students career search questions, and provide a resource to point job seekers to in the future.

Attendees will learn:

How to identify and create internship opportunities
How to work with temporary staffing agencies
How to make the most of internships, or temporary assignments
Real life success stories
And much more!

This webinar is ideal for job seekers, and those helping job seekers in Libraries and Universities.

Don’t miss this chance to help your patrons and students work towards their career goals!

Register here today. There are just a few spots left:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/661652480

Heather Huhman is a career expert, experienced hiring manager, and founder of Come Recommended, a content marketing consultancy for organizations with products that target job seekers and employers. She is also the author of “#ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle” (2010) and writes career and recruiting advice for numerous outlets.

2012 NCDA Global Career Development Conference, June 21-23rd, Atlanta

hollyhorn — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:15:35 +0000

Set in the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr., the conference theme is Building on the Dream. As always, the high quality of conference sessions and PDIs will enhance your knowledge and strengthen your skills. In addition to your professional development, there will be opportunities for you to share your professional skills through planned community service activities.

Details about the Conference are now posted on the NCDA website. Keynote speakers, tentative agenda, registration, and Exhibitor Prospectus can be found online, along with hotel and travel information.

The conference hotel is the Hyatt Regency on PeachTree Street. Atlanta is easy to access by flight or car. Known as the capital of the New South, Atlanta offers wonderful opportunities for you and your family. The Atlanta Braves will be playing at home during the conference. The world famous Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca Cola are within walking distance of each other. For a taste of history, visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center and the home of his birth. If you like adventure, consider Six Flags Over Georgia, Zoo Atlanta or the famous Stone Mountain. For shoppers, you can’t miss Underground Atlanta. Other discoveries await at the High Museum of Art, the Carter Presidential Center, the Atlanta Botanical Garden and the Woodruff Arts Center. Bring your family with you!

Come learn, experience, give back, enjoy old friends and make new ones at the 2012 NCDA Global Conference in Atlanta, June 21-23rd. Be sure to bookmark www.ncdaconference.org for updated information about the conference and all of the exciting events that we have planned.

FREE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: Acing the Interview: What Candidates Need to Know

Michele Baran — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:52:50 +0000

With Career Management Expert Alison Green

Interviews can be nerve-inducing and a little intimidating for most people. The strategies Alison covers in this special presentation will help job seekers ace interviews and get hired!

You’ll learn:

Tips for answering tough interview questions
How to calm nerves, and gain confidence
How to connect with hiring managers and employers to make a great impression
And much more!

This webinar is ideal for job seekers, and those helping job seekers in Libraries and Universities. Don’t miss this chance to help your patrons and students work towards their career goals!

Register here today:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/936467384

Alison Green is the former chief of staff of a successful nonprofit organization, where she oversaw day-to-day staff management, hiring, and employee development. She’s the author of Managing to Change the World: The Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Getting Results, and an e-book for job seekers How to Get a Job: Secrets of a Hiring Manager. Alison also writes the popular Ask a Manager blog.

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How Delivering Happiness Drives Business Results

Michele Baran — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:57:30 +0000

How Delivering Happiness Drives Business Results

When you judge every move by its effect on the bottom line, you’re sure to miss out on opportunities that could take your business to the next level. Many companies that start by focusing on customers and employees are experiencing breakthrough success.

Access this On-demand Webinar: http://learn.gotomeeting.com/forms/081011-NA-G2MC-Collab-WBRARC-SM?ID=701000000005jdV

FREE On-Demand Webinar: Think Like an Entrepreneur: Lessons for Businesses of All Sizes

Michele Baran — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:56:58 +0000

Think Like an Entrepreneur: Lessons for Businesses of All Sizes

Hear Lane Becker, co-founder of Get Satisfaction and of Adaptive Path, share real-world examples from his past 4 startups to show how your business can be more entrepreneurial as a company. Get practical takeaways that can be implemented immediately.

Access this On-Demand Webinar:

http://learn.gotomeeting.com/forms/041311-NA-A-G2MC-WBRARC-SM?ID=701000000005bNz