Keizai Society Career Revitalization Event! May 22, 2009

UPDATE: We have added a third speaker to our Career Revitalization event! Matt Schlegel of Sakino Consulting will speak about making the jump into consulting. Don’t miss this exciting Keizai Society event!



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KEIZAI SOCIETY U.S. - JAPAN BUSINESS FORUM

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“REVITALIZING YOUR CAREER”



Participating Panelists:

Krista Henley, Principal of Corporate Wisdom

Alan Tafapolsky, Managing Partner of Tafapolsky & Smith LLP

Matt Schlegel, Founder of Sakino Consulting



Friday, May 22, 2009

Registration and Networking: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Event: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Location: 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA

Bldg 950 (brick building)

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC



Light hors d'oeuvres



FEES: $10 for those who register by 5/20/09; $20 at the door (subject to limited seating)

DRESS: Business casual

Registration at www.keizai.org



In this tough economy, many are looking to revitalize their careers. What is the best way to do this? What hints do you need to keep your career vibrant during the economic downturn? Are you a bi-lingual professional in the US on a visa and just lost your job? What are your options? Have you considered starting your own company or consulting business?



Krista Henley will speak about how to market yourself in this economy, which requires job skills, leadership, and emotional intelligence. Alan Tafapolsky will speak to the situation of bilingual professionals who have been laid off and are in danger of losing their visa status in the US, and to those who may be thinking of starting their own company. Matt Schlegel will share some experiences about becoming a consultant, both challenges and successes, and he will provide information to help those deciding whether they have what it takes to be a successful consultant.



Join us for this evening of unique perspectives on the situation from our valuable panelists. The 2009 theme of Keizai Society is "Revitalization - Finding the real economy" and we want to influence economic recovery from Silicon Valley. New ideas were generated in tough times in the past, and some of you may be considering to start new businesses or change the career paths. Please bring many business cards in order to exchange with attendees and panelists, since it is important to network and help each other in these tough times. Please forward this message to your friends and colleagues to expand the power of Silicon Valley.

Official Website: http://www.keizai.org