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Your Chapter Needs YOU!

New volunteers are always valuable since they contribute new ideas and additional skills.

We all have the same goals, such as, to further our skills, learn more about and promote our profession, and network with others. Please pitch in to help us provide services to you and our STC Boston Chapter members.

For more information about volunteering contact Arun Jain at ajain@baystatedocs.com

The STC Boston Chapter offers the following networking links. You do not need to be a member of STC to join these networking groups.

:: Facebook
:: LinkedIn
:: STC-INFO
:: Twitter

 

 

Chapter Workshops

April Workshop

Date
Saturday, April 25, 2009

Workshop Title
Turning Your Job Search into a Job Offer

Instructor
Karen Giventer

Audience
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.

Description
This 3-hour workshop 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

About the Instructor
Karen Giventer is a career technical writing contractor who has presented to STC several times on the subject of searching for employment. Her presentations have consistently 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!

Feedback from previous audiences of Karen’s presentations
"Excellent! Karen is dynamic and presents with energy and clarity."
"Very informative and entertaining."
"Very concrete information, delivered in a straight-forward, but entertaining way.:
"Dynamic & upbeat speaker. I'm not a tech writer, but I found more than 90% of the material applicable."

Time
9:00 am to 12 noon

Location
The MathWorks, Inc.
Customer Training Center
One Apple Hill
Natick, Massachusetts
Map and Directions

Cost
Payment must be received by April 21:
     $45 for STC Boston chapter and Northern New England chapter members
     $55 for other STC members and non-members

Cancellations must bae made by April 21 to receive a refund.

Registration and Payment Instructions


For More Information
For more information about the program or for assistance with registration or payments, contact Karen Giventer by email or phone at 781-246-2616. You can register and contact Karen until Saturday, when the workshop happens.


 

 

 

 

 

 

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