Morning Forum: Differentiating Yourself in a Competitive Job Market June 15, 2011

In this tough job market, it is critical to be able to articulate your strengths clearly and concisely along with your experience:

This event is for you if you are looking to:

*Develop language for your resume and LinkedIn
*Create compelling message for your approach letter
*Brainstorm your core competencies
*Assess your fit for a particular job
*Guide the job interview process
*Guide your annual performance reviews

The key to a successful job search is to be able to identify your Core Competencies and create a document which will be the foundation that helps you develop career focus and coherent messaging. It also provides the language for your interview stories, LinkedIn profile, resume, web page, or marketing collateral.

Guest Speaker: Dan Rink

Dan is a Career Strategy Coach who has been focused on helping professionals reach the pinnacle of their goals. He has facilitated hundreds of workshops on job search, career management, knowledge strategies, and communication skills. He has also coached a wide range of managers and professionals through career transitions and entrepreneurial issues. Throughout his career, Dan has taught managers and professionals how to enhance their productivity and retain their flexibility in a rapidly changing world. Dan has an undergraduate major in Engineering, with degrees in Psychology and Speech Communication. He served as a contract trainer and outplacement coach at several companies. He comes with a diverse background including being the President and Director of Training at Forty Plus, Director of Advanced Technology in a startup medical laser company, and being a Futurist at SRI in Menlo Park for several years. Dan has made keynote presentations, and has participated on local radio and national TV.

Official Website: http://www.svama.org/site/event_details/113