| 10:00 am - 10:15 am | WELCOME! |
| 10:15 am - 11:00 am | EFFORTLESS NETWORKING
Start the day by learning about and practicing some fun, effective networking techniques.
Presenter:
Jean DiGiovanna, Principal and Founder, Workshop University |
| | Track :1 Re-Entering The Workforce |
Track 2: Entrepreneurship |
| 11:00 am - 11:45 am |
“WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I CLICK SEND?”©
In today's job search, it's almost impossible to avoid online interaction. Your resume is the key to getting the interview. What can you do to get it noticed? Come hear about the "ins" and "outs" of the online job search and how to master it. You'll learn how organizations receive, scan and evaluate resumes and search for key words.
Moderator:
Michael Neece, Chief Strategy Officer, Pongo Resume
Panelists:
Sophie Beaurpere, Director of Communications, Indeed.com
Angela Richi, Recruiting Associate, Reebok
Kathleen O'Connor, Strategic Staffing Manager, Genzyme
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IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR ME?
What does it take to be successful?
How do I know if I would be good at starting or running my own business? What's the right business? Is this the right time in my life? Join a lively discussion where the panel and the moderator promise to be candid---and helpful!
Moderator:
Jan Shubert, Director, Center for Women in Leadership, Babson College
Panelists:
Kip Hollister, President & CEO, Hollister Staffing
John Rainey, Sr. Business Advisor, Clark University SBDC
Cathy Sutton, President, Happy Tails DDC
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| 11:45 am - 12:30 pm |
HOW TO HANDLE TOUGH INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
When your resume "opens up that door" for you and it's time to go on an interview, are you confident of your interviewing skills? Come learn from an expert in the field on how to: (1) prepare for an interview, (2) answer those tough interview questions, and (3) turn the discussion from an interrogation into a conversation.
Presenter:
Michael Neece, CEO and author of Interview Mastery™
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FROM EMPLOYEE TO ENTREPRENEUR: FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP AS A CAREER OPTION
Join us as we discuss what franchising means and the myths and realities of franchise ownership. Learn a systematic approach for researching your options
Moderator:
Deanna Durkee, Entrepreneur's Source
Contributors:
Jeff Sturgis, VP, Fantastic Sam's
Anne Marie Beech, Franchise owner
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| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch & Networking |
| 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm |
FLEXIBILITY AT WORK - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Hear an update in what companies in MA are doing to implement flexible work options and attract talented employees! Learn how to skillfully ask for the flexibility you want and need.
Presenters:
Jennifer Fraone, Boston College Center for Work & Family
Mary Clermont, SVP of Human Resources, Putnam Investments
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WHAT EVERY ENTREPENEUR SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE LAW
Starting a business takes tenacity and patience. By getting the legal aspects of your business and life in order, you will free yourself to focus on your profits while making sure you take advantage of every protection available to you. Learn practical tips about how the law can affect you as a businesswoman and in the other varying roles in your life.
Presenters:
Attorneys Michelle Raymond and Jennifer Taddeo of Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan & Cannon PC
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| 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm |
HOW TO NAVIGATE A CAREER FAIR - ADVICE FROM THE PROS
Job fairs are an excellent means by which you can evaluate multiple organizations and get yourself noticed, but like everything else, you need to be prepared. Learn how to "work" a job fair most effectively- including "etiquette" and preparation, what to ask, and how to create that confident 2-minute "elevator speech" that turns introductions into interviews!
Moderator:
Shawna Ferguson, Associate Director, Human Resources, Genzyme
Panelists:
Angela Richi, Recruiting Associate, Reebok
Joseph Maglione, Strategic Staffing Manager, Genzyme
Chris Rose, Recruiter, Hollister Staffing |
HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN AND WHY YOU NEED ONE
What is a business plan? Why is it important? Business plans are critical to the entrepreneur, but where do you learn how to write one? NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! Learn from an expert who will share the "ins" and "outs" of crafting a well-written, thoughtful and persuasive business plan.
Presenters:
John Rainey and Paula Camara, Senior Business Advisors, Clark University SBDC |
| 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm | Break |
| 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm |
"ON-RAMPING AND OFF-RAMPING": PRACTICAL DO-S AN DON'T-S
Gain valuable advice on how to prepare for time out of work, things to do while out to make re-entry easier, and strategies for re-entry.
Presenters:
Nadia McKay, Regional VP, MomCorps
Carolyn Fischer, VP, TJX Companies |
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT BUILD YOUR BUSINESS
Learn a new way of building business that feels natural and authentic! This workshop will review five critical success factors to building successful business relationships and a proven structure for implementing them.
Presenter:
Presenter: Jean DiGiovanna, CEO, ThinkPeople |
| 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm | “"PACKAGING THE PRODUCT”: HOW TO CREATE A PROFESSIONAL WARDROBE WITH NINE PIECES, ON A BUDGET!
The right outfit can help build confidence and success in an interview and on the job. Learn how to create a stylish and flexible wardrobe, even on a budget!
Presenter:
Colleen Peterson, Owner, Emmalise Boutique
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