Topics you would like to hear about
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As we prepare, we'd love to see what type of topics sessions should cover:
- Alternative workplaces / coworking spaces
- Keeping fit to fight on
- Living on a budget
- Building your personal brand (Brand U)
- Finding a job / work in this market
- How to freelance / be a consultant
- Finding co-founders
- Affordable health insurance
- Networking events with companies and industries that you want to work with
- Coffee Shop Gatherings (Starbucks and other coffee shops)
- Keeping yourself motivated
- How to find clients as a consultant or for your new business
- Using technology to get organized (apps to use for file management, invoicing/accounting, project managment, etc.)
- Communications tools - conferencing systems, cheap phone calls, desktop sharing, remote demos, video conferencing, online fax
- Personal IT outsourcing & self-help - keeping sane without an in-house IT group
- Contracts & billing
- Get your resume on the short list
- How to meet the RIGHT people
- How to launch your freelance career smartly
- Are my skills in demand?
- How to use LinkedIn to Find a Job
- Creating your personal brand
- Enhancing your online presence
- Reinventing you - translating your best experience + skills into the competencies employers are looking for
- Don't squeeze the HR manager - what not to say, do and write if you want to get the job
Comments (5)
Anthony Quinones said
at 9:58 pm on Apr 25, 2009
Repackaging Yourself in This Economy and Beyond. I would like to lead a session on how to use the gifts you already have to create your own economic stimulus.
Karl G. Schlegel III said
at 12:06 pm on Apr 1, 2009
Interesting note Caroline...several partners of mine teach how to use acting to break down communication and get to the core of making a connection with another individual...the website is www.connectingisanart.com Do you act or teach acting yourself?
Lena West said
at 7:06 pm on Mar 19, 2009
I'm planning on leading a session about how to use LinkedIn (which has a bunch of new features and features many people don't know about) to manage, navigate and build your career in tough times.
Caroline McGee said
at 6:54 am on Mar 4, 2009
Important to be prepared and relaxed.
Caroline McGee said
at 6:53 am on Mar 4, 2009
"Acting" for interviews - how to look em in the eyes and speak with authority and candor
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