Soon it will be the season of networking events. But are these events worth all their hype? Absolutely. Employers are relying more and more on referrals from their employees to hire an individual. In this sluggish economy, making connections has never been more crucial.
So how do you actually make a connection at a networking event?
First, find the events: Watch...
Steve Jewell was the featured speaker for MWMC’s Nov. 22 webinar called “Leveraging LinkedIn for Professional Success.” Jewell owns Diamond-In-The-Rough Recruiting, and brings more than 25 years of Fortune 500 human resources experience from all functions of business and numerous industries.
Jewell is an active professional and social networker; he is very involved in...
At the December 15 Brown Bag Initiative, Diana Harvey, Chief Communications Officer/Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the President for the University of Minnesota, shared her steps to success followed by a lively discussion with a dynamic group of women.
Diana’s three steps to success:
Project manager, administrative assistant or writer — no matter your role, you will be expected to multitask. You might have a pile of work to do when your boss comes along with a new project that needs to be finished tomorrow. Many people will panic, but if you have great time management skills, you should be able to tackle these projects with no problem.
Here are tips to help...
MWMC has members in a variety of industries — a fact we are very proud of. We strive to make sure our programming and volunteer opportunities meet the needs of our entire membership, whether you are in a corporate, agency or independent work environment.
MWMC has many opportunities available to those who are self-employed and looking to expand their prospect network through their...
What exactly is networking? It’s making connections that could turn into possible resources for your career. But does it actually work?
Absolutely. According to consultants Joanna Barsh and Susie Cranston in their 2009 book, “How Remarkable Women Lead: The Breakthrough Model for Work and Life,” research shows that building strong networks and having career mentors bring...
Thirty-six women attended the seminar Writing for the Web, taught by Amy Simso Dean, on Nov. 15 at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis.
“King and queen of the web is text,” says Simso Dean, a freelance copywriter and editor with more than 11 years of experience.
Writing for the web differs from writing for print because the web is interactive, she said. People...
As far as social networking goes, there’s hardly an end to connecting online among Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These sites are used for marketing reasons, finding jobs, and networking. But have you ever pondered the pros and cons to using each site to meet your goals?
Marketing Campaigns
To reach a target audience or generate more awareness about a...
At the September 20 Learning Lunch Karen Kodzik, a Career Management Consultant and owner of Cultivating Careers, gave a presentation titled “Managing the Business of your Career.” Kodzik has nearly fifteen years of experience working with individuals in career transition.
Kodzik spoke about the importance of managing a career at any stage, “We tend to put our careers on...
In her August 2011 article for MWMC, “Getting Your Resume to the Top of the Pile,” Maggie Theisen listed putting relevant experience on the resume as one of the keys to getting it noticed. But how do we get the relevant experience when few hiring managers are willing to take a risk on someone without a solid three-plus years of this experience?
As part of our planned digital events for the 2011-2012 programming year, Minnesota Women in Marketing and Communications is launching MWMC Twitter Chat, bi-monthly Twitter discussions held between MWMC members, non-members, guest speakers, and industry experts.
If you aren't familiar with Twitter chats and want to learn more, we've gathered a few resources to help you join the...
One of MWMC’s goals is to provide educational and enriching programming to help our members grow professionally and personally. However, we realize between busy work, family and personal schedules, it is not always easy to take time away from your day to attend a mid-day lunch, after work happy hour or workshop. To help accommodate your schedule, while continuing to provide the type of...
When hiring managers receive 100+ resumes per job opening, it is easy to get lost in the shuffle. However, there are a few key elements to effectively searching for a job and boosting your resume to the top of the pile. Networking, social media, and a great resume can help you stand apart from the rest in any competitive environment.
Networking- Hiring managers tend to...
On May 19 Minnesota Women in Marketing Communications hosted its May Women@Work workshop on Social Media Strategy & Measurement. Speakers for this event were Mahtab Rezai, Chief Experience Officer at Eaton Golden, and Kary Delaria, Principal at ...
We are excited to plan another successful year full of learning and development opportunities as well as networking events.
Stay tuned for an updated event calendar in September!
How do you hear about currents events? Do you read the news in the paper or watch it on TV? Or, like many people, perhaps you get the news via social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
Twitter and Facebook have become one of the leading sources for breaking news. Facebook “friends” update their status with current news, immediately spreading it to their network,...
Do you remember the words of Charlie Brown's teacher? They went something like this: "Wah wah woh wah wah." The kids didn’t listen and didn’t pay attention to her because she didn’t say anything of interest to them. Don't let that be your writing style.
Here are some great ways to bait a reader to dive into your writing:
Reel them in...
Nominations due by May 9, 2011
The MWMC Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for the 2010-2011 MWMC Board. Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or other members for a position on the Board. Open board positions include:
