September 01, 2005
A Forced & Unanticipated Early Retirement... Now What? Tuesday, September 13th, 6pm-9pm Panel discussion starts promptly at 6:30PM Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, Jubilee Hall Northeast corners of Preston @ Walnut Hill Lane 9800 Preston Road, Dallas 75230 Parking in east lot. This event is FREE¡.Please RSVP by September 9th to nancy@careerconnection.org ~Concession stand available (soft drinks and snacks) for minimum purchase~ This panel discussion, sponsored by CareerConnection, is designed to help with the unique challenges facing the age 50 + Jobseeker. Hear from our distinguished keynote panelists:
How to honestly face the issues and employer prejudice!
How to generate creative ideas, get motivated, learn of possible solutions, and hope.
Physical Problems- Selling yourself when dealing with obvious health problems?
Safety Net- How do I survive during the job search
The Hot Fields Today- Medical, but will they hire the 50+?
Resume Format- Keep age a secret
Interviewing Strategy- Bring up age & experience?
Senior-Friendly Businesses- Where are they?
Reinventing Oneself- Is launching a new career an option when close to retirement?
Panelists:¡¤ Bill Vick - Mr. Vick is an executive recruiter who helps companies identify and hire exceptional sales & marketing talent. ¡¤ Camille Kramer - Camille Kramer, M.S., CDMS (Certified Disability Management Specialist) helps individuals with employment issues, and provides counseling and program development for her clients. ¡¤ Renae Perry ¨C Renae Perry is the Director of the Senior Employment Source, a program designed to help individuals 50 and older with their employment needs. ¡¤ Nan Richards - Nan Richards, Director of Recruitment/Employment at Medical Center of Plano. ¡¤ Jerry McMahan ¨C Jerry McMahan is a counselor for SCORE, a nonprofit association of retired business executives that advise other businesses. www.careerconnection.ORG 9800 preston road, suite 232, dallas, tx 75230 214-739-7153 About CareerConnection CareerConnection is the largest and oldest job search organization dedicated to networking in Dallas/Fort Worth. Since 1992, CareerConnection has helped over 25,000 professionals in the DFW community find new jobs and careers, and helps thousands of local employers find qualified and talented local candidates for job openings. CareerConnection Benefits for Employers: CareerConnection helps employers find and hire local, talented professionals with speed and efficiency. employers can access CareerConnection¡¯s member database to find qualified local candidates, post job openings for active members to review and apply, and to provide outplacement assistance for terminated employees, all on a on a highly cost-effective basis. CareerConnection Benefits for Job Seekers: CareerConnection helps Job Seekers find the job they want fast! Experts estimate that seventy five per cent of all job leads come from the ¡°hidden job market¡± that never gets listed or publicized. Active CareerConnection members regularly tap this hidden jobs source by participating in weekly networking meetings. Active members can network with other job seekers and employers, learn and practice their job search skills, attend workshops, and seminars. Job seekers can also network with other professionals with similar career backgrounds, expertise and experience by participating in career management groups throughout Dallas/Fort Worth that allow them to network, identify and contribute job leads with others with similar background and expertise. Special Events for Employers and Job Seekers, free to all active members of CareerConnection: ¡ñ Job Tours give employers the opportunity to fill critical positions fast and give active members the opportunity to meet with registered local employers with open job positions. ¡ñ Recruiter Forums give active members the opportunity to interact with and learn from leading job employment recruiters in the area, and give recruiters visibility and access to hundreds of talented candidates from within CareerConnection. ¡ñ Panel Discussions bring together some of the best minds in the DFW Metroplex on various employment issues. ¡ñ Job Search Boot Camps help new jobseekers to accelerate their job search efforts by giving intense, one day basic and advanced training in a variety of job search skills, such as resumes, interviewing, and networking. ¡ñ Newcomer Job Seekers and Employers are always welcome at CareerConnection: CareerConnection meets every Tuesday morning at Jubilee Hall at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church. Newcomer Orientation begins at 9:00 am. Active Members General Sessions begin at 10 am. ¡ñ Networking for Life: CareerConnection sponsors a Sustaining Member Association that offers programs during a monthly evening meeting for employed individuals who are interested in ¡°staying connected¡± and in keeping up their professional network. Visit our website at www.CareerConnection.org for a map, and directions, or call (214) 739-7153.
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