Saturday, April 5, 2008

This seminar is appropriate for job seekers who are looking for either permanent or contract positions. The techniques offered in this seminar have been proven to be very effective for both technical and non-technical business professionals.

This presentation will include concrete tactics and motivational techniques that can help turn job searches into job offers. The following topics will be covered:

• Getting and staying motivated and confident
• Combating self-doubt
• Goal setting
• Cold calling and calling contacts (including a sample cold call)
• Working with staffing agencies, job boards, and company websites
• Networking
• Time management
• Effective interview techniques
• Resumes that work
• Communicating with prospective employers
• Q&A

Karen Giventer is a career technical writing contractor who has remained successfully employed throughout economic downturns. She has presented to STC several times on the subject of searching for employment and received excellent reviews. Karen is very enthusiastic and optimistic about job searching and enjoys sharing her experiences and techniques with others. She has a unique presentation style and a complete strategy for job-finding that really works! Karen can be reached by e-mail.

"Excellent!; Karen is dynamic and presents with energy and clarity."
"Very informative and entertaining."
"Very concrete information, delivered in a straightforward, but entertaining way."
"Dynamic & upbeat speaker. I'm not a tech writer, but I found more than 90% of the material applicable."

9:00 am to 12 noon

The MathWorks, Inc.
Customer Training Center
One Apple Hill
Natick, Massachusetts
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Payment must be received by April 1:
     $35 for STC Boston chapter and Northern New England chapter members
     $45 for other STC members and non-members

Cancellations must be made by April 1 to receive a refund.

Registration and Payment Instructions

For more information about the program, contact Pam Sarantos by e-mail. For assistance with registration or payments, contact Cindy Cookson, Accountant for the Boston Chapter, by e-mail or phone at 978-409-6112.