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Career Center
Presented by Marshall Brown & Associates
This year, the Career Center is offering programs and services designed
to meet the career needs of all conference attendees, whether you are
actively seeking a new position or finding ways to enhance a current
position. Stop by the Career Center during the Opening Reception on
Saturday, April 5, to learn more.
COMPLIMENTARY CAREER COACHING
One-On-One Resume Review/Career Coaching Sessions
Would you like to discuss your career
goals with a professional coach? Do you want to have your resume
reviewed? Want to practice your interviewing skills and get immediate
feedback? Don't miss out on the opportunity to meet with a career coach
one on one. Space is limited. Contact Francis George at
francisG@ispi.org or 301-587-8570
x110 to reserve a timeslot.
WORKSHOPS
Experienced career development
professionals will present a number of workshops during the three-day
career event. The workshops will take place in the morning before our
educational programming and during the lunch hour. So, grab your
breakfast or lunch, and join Marshall and Sharon in the Career Center.
Creating a Powerful Resume
What is considered a powerful resume? One
that attracts the attention of hiring authorities, showcases your
relevant work background, demonstrates you have the right qualifications
for the job, and illustrates how you can benefit an organization. Join
Marshall as he reviews how to identify key work expertise and
experiences and bundle them together to develop a resume projecting your
unique professional niche.
Take Charge of Your Career
The workplace has changed. Organizational
life has changed and the rules of career success have changed along with
them. AND the good news is...You are in charge! Whether you are in job
search now or thinking about making a change, you must prepare yourself
for the new world of work. You must learn how to market yourself, know
what your skills are and how to go about developing a job search
strategy. Don't wait until you are no longer in charge! Walk away with 8
key principles to help you survive in the changing workforce.
Behavioral Interviewing
Behavioral Interviewing is an
interviewing technique used by employers that asserts that the most
accurate predictor of future performance is past performance in a
similar situation. This approach will supply a more objective set of
facts to make employment decisions than other interviewing methods. And
don't we need to make better employment decisions? By the end of this
session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the components of a fair,
accurate, and legal hiring decision
- Apply the components when conducting
interviews and hiring employees
- Enhance their overall interviewing
skills
Turn That Interview into Your Time to
Shine
How can you present yourself in the best
way...especially when it really matters? Come to this session and learn
some strategies for succeeding in interviews and making it to the final
candidate list. By the end of this session, participants will be able
to:
- anticipate what the employer wants
- respond to questions in an
articulate and meaningful way
- develop questions to ask during the
interview
- avoid the 5 biggest interview
mistakes
Our Career Center Team
Marshall Brown, a certified career
and executive coach has always had a passion for helping people find
ways to live more fulfilling lives. He found that a personalized, "no
nonsense" approach to coaching was the most efficient and effective way
to get people on a successful life course. As a coach, Marshall helps
individuals to find their passions and encourages them to move ahead in
reaching their goals. His first book, High Level Resumes, reflects his
successful work with hundreds of job candidates. He is a Past Board
President of the DC Chapters of the International Coach Federation and
the Association of Career Professionals, International. Marshall holds a
Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and is
certified by the International Coach Federation, Career Coach Institute
and the Coaches Training Institute. For more information contact
Marshall at
marshall@mbrownassociates.com or visit
www.mbrownassociates.com.
Sharon Armstrong has over 20 years of experience as a Human
Resources consultant, trainer and career counselor. Since launching her
own consulting business in 1998, Sharon Armstrong and Associates, she
has consulted with many large corporations and small businesses. She has
facilitated training, completed HR projects and provided career
transition services for a wide variety of clients in the profit and
non-profit sectors. Sharon received her Bachelor's Degree from the
University of Southern Maine and her Masters Degree in Counseling from
George Washington University. She is a certified Professional in Human
Resources (PHR). Sharon is the co-author of a humor book, published by
Random House. Heeling the Canine Within: The Dog's Self-Help
Companion was published in 1998. Her newest book, Stress-Free
Performance Appraisals - Turn Your Most Painful Management Duty into a
Powerful Motivational Tool was published by Career Press in July
2003. Her next book, The Essential HR Handbook - A Quick and Handy
Guide for Any Manager or HR Professional is due out in Summer 2008.
She may be reached at
sharon@mbrownassociates.com. |
