SAVE THE DATE COMBINED DINNER Recruiter Night Out Raffle: 2 $100 Amex Gift Certificates donated by Razzino Associates On Tuesday evening, January 12th, (Snow Date either 1/13 or 1/19) MIS Network Associates (MNA), IT-Networking, the - Corporate: TBD - Contingency: Janelle Razzino – Razzino Associates - Retained Search: Paula Marks – Gilbert Tweed Associates - Consulting: Ralph Cetrulo -- FYI Systems The panel will be moderated by Abby Kohut – Staffing Symphony. Abby Kohut is the Lead Consultant and President of Staffing Symphony, LLC, a staffing consulting and expansion company. In the past 15 years, Abby has held positions such as Senior Director of Recruiting & Career Development for Kaplan, Inc., Employment Director at Sabert Corporation, Manager of Global Recruiting for Alpharma, Inc., and Interim Director of Recruiting for Continuum Health Partners. Abby has appeared in several Star Ledger articles and has been quoted in a variety of online publications. She was also a guest speaker on "Jobs For Candidates over 50" for Job1usa.com on WTOD Radio Station in Unedited questions for the panel are included below. These questions are subject to editing until Friday, January 8th, when the final list will be published electronically to the previous recipients. Please return your comments on the questions to John Sampson at jcsspike@yahoo. The schedule for the dinner meeting on January 12th will be: - - - - - The informal networking groups are so helpful in networking that we will do the "speed dating" again on the 12th before we sit down for dinner and the general introductions. Briefly, these informal "dates" consist of up to 4 people and last for 5 to 10 minutes. At the end of the 10 minutes, the groups break up and new ones are formed with different participants. Suggested dialogues for your "speed dating" encounters will be provided at the registration desk in case you are at a loss for what to say during these conversations. There will be an opportunity to circulate up to 75 copies of your resume, personal bio, leads, or other appropriate material in a handout for each participant from the dinner. The cost will be $45 for everyone if forwarded by mail or other to John Sampson by An initial list of attendees will be emailed to all the RSVPs, members of MNA, the For those attendees who are in transition, three target companies should be included in your RSVP as well as the type of position you seek. A "final" numbered RSVP list of attendees will be available along with the pre-published questions and an ID badge at the registration desk on the 12th. Your number on the final RSVP list should be part of your introduction: "I'm number x on the RSVP list …". All attendees should have their sharp, crisp, 30 second elevator speech at the ready. Too many "ahs, dees and doeses" will be cut off unceremoniously. Remember, you and your introduction will be between the rest of the attendees and dinner! A final RSVP list of the actual attendees will be emailed to everyone who participated by January 16th. We will accept a LIMITED number of walk-ins on the 12th. Anyone who attends on the 12th and whose check has not been received by Again, bring 75 copies of your bio/resume, leads, or materials you wish to be included in the handout the evening of January 12th. Directions to the Holiday Inn at One Rt 46 Westbound in Totowa can be found at www.holiday- Dues are due for MNA Members. If you would like to help out at the meeting on the 12th, volunteer to be a "Meeting Marshall". Call John Sampson at 973-248-3251 for details. We can use your help!!! Please join us for what always is a well attended evening of lively discussion, great networking opportunities, and a chance to just catch up. Remember snow dates 1/13 or 1/19. Draft Questions for Recruiters Night Out (Pls edit these questions appropriately and return the results to John Sampson) Industry Related 1. What is your perception of the current job market? 2. Are there any key industries to target? a. growth industries? b. specific companies? 3. Do you see or anticipate any additional impact on hiring for the first half of 2010? Client Related 4. What are the top issues or problems that your clients are trying to solve? a. most sought after skills? 5. What do you think about cover letters? 6. What is your/your client's policy regarding references and Social Security numbers up front? Are they required, what should a candidate do when asked for them? Personal 7. How important is it to respond immediately to an ad for one of your positions? 8. What can a person do to differentiate themselves from their competition? 9. How important are certifications? Which ones are in the most demand? 10. How and how often should candidates stay in touch with you? 11. Does your firm or your client's firm(s) post jobs on Facebook or Twitter? Final 12. Considering the audience tonight, is there a final piece of advice you would like to offer them about dealing with Recruiters like yourselves? |
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