Career Development Conference
Additional Information:
- Free admission
- Free Lunch
- Advance ONLINE registration required.
Click here to Register.
To ensure you receive lunch, register by April 26, 2012.
My Career, My Journey
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Campus Center Main Dining Room
The Career Development Conference is designed to
prepare students for the next level of advancement in their career.
Participants will develop their leadership potential, learn tips for
effective communication, learn how to effectively work on teams, and
identify their positive contributions to the workplace. Job seekers,
especially students and young professionals, need an added boost to be
competitive in California's workforce. The saying, "You only get one
chance to make a good first impression" is so relevant in today's
competitive job market. Communication and Team work are two key skills
that employers look for when making a hiring decision.
The Career Development Conference begins with free
lunch at noon and a keynote presentation.
From 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., you can attend workshops presented
by experienced leaders and business executives. Workshop topics include
Teambuilding Skills, Digital Resumes & Personal Branding, and Successful
Interviewing. Please download the agenda for more information and room locations.
Attend this event if you want to learn:
- Leading edge knowledge and experience
- Practical career and job search skills
- New resume techniques to be more competitive
- How to build a network of industry insiders
The event is free, includes lunch, door prizes, and raffles! Sign up now, space is limited!
Keynote Presentation: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (includes free lunch)
Keynote Presenter: Tracy Lee is the Founder and CEO of Dishcrawl
Dishcrawl, Bringing People Together Over Food
Tracy Lee is the Founder and CEO of Dishcrawl, an international foodie startup.
Dishcrawl's focus is bringing people together over food. In under 2 years,
Dishcrawl has expanded into 15 cities across North America and has fed over
8000 hungry stomachs. Tracy's passion for empowerment and the Dishcrawl
Ambassador program has enabled many young women and men to become local
entrepreneurs and bring their own communities together. She believes together,
we can feed the world. You can follow her on Twitter @ladyleet or eat with us at Dishcrawl.com.
Workshops: 1:10 p.m. & repeated at 2:10 p.m.
Teambuilding Fun That Will Build Your Career
Lalia Helmer, Luminis Consulting
Lalia is a professor of Business Psychology at Palo Alto University and
founder of Luminis Consulting, that provides coaching, training, and
facilitation to individuals and organizations. She holds a Masters Degree
in Education, and a Masters Degree in Organizational Psychology.
Learning to work effectively on teams is vital in today's job market.
In this workshop you will have the opportunity to explore ways to work with others
on fun and creative challenges, while learning about relational and communication skills
that can help you in every career and profession.
Digital Resumes & Personal Branding
Jay Matheson, Business Development Executive, Apple Inc.
In this position, Jay is charged with creating and delivering events
that educate customers on Apple technology and provide solutions for
the greater academic community.
Throughout the state, Jay often partners with campus leadership
frequently presenting on the topics of student generated content,
personal branding, the integration of technology in academia and
the challenges of the 21st century workforce and economy.
In this engaging session, learn why you should create a digital resume and how to do it.
Interview Techniques to get you hired!
Andrew Heywood
Resumes will get you to the interview and a great interview will
get you the job! Learn important dos and don'ts to ensure you're the one who gets hired!
Agenda and Flyer
Download the Conference Agenda (pdf)
Download the Conference Flyer (pdf)
Need Additional Information?
For more information, please contact Fatima Jinnah, Career Center Director at
JinnahFatima@foothill.edu.
Join the Foothill College Career Center's Facebook Fan Page to see photos from the 2009, 2010, and 2011 Career Conferences.
Co-sponsored by Palo Alto University, the Associated Students of Foothill College, and Latino Heritage Month.
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