BWN will showcase three local career experts who will advise jobseekers on navigating the current recession.
The Boston Women’s Network will be hosting a “Living with a Hire Purpose” event at the Brookline Holiday Inn, exclusively for those who need more guidance in their job search. Don’t miss this opportunity to iron out resume dilemmas, soothe interview qualms, and diminish concerns over unemployment while casually enjoying dinner, drinks, and the company of workforce experts.
The event will be moderated by Boston Women’s Network’s Carrie Plantamura and will feature three women recognized for their accomplishments in employment services: Roberta Chinsky Matuson, Jennifer d’Ercole, and Kim Wachter.
About the Event
Moderator
Carrie Plantamura- VP of BWN Programming
Keynote
Roberta Chinsky Matuson- President of Human Resource Solutions, and Workforce Expert. Matuson is known for her contributions with BostonWorks, Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, Pink Magazine, and Hotjobs! Yahoo.
Panelists
Kim Wachter- Consultant for the Creative & Marketing Division at Hollister, Inc. Wachter has been a recruiter for two years, using her experience as a Marketing and Advertising professional at Jack Morton Worldwide to work in the Creative Division.
Jennifer d’Ercole-Business Services Representative for the Department of Workforce Development. D’Ercole has been in the workforce services for nine years. She is responsible for the maintenance of qualified applicants, posting of job openings, assistance with recruitment activities, planning of job fairs, labor market information and resources for training grants and tax credits.
Details
Living Your Hire Purpose
Thursday March 12, 2009
Holiday Inn Brookline
1200 Beacon Street
Brookline MA
6:30-8:00 pm
Event Agenda
6:00-6:30
Guests arrive
6:45
Guests will be served dinner
Formal Welcome from BWN President, Nancy Carmichael
Introduction of Keynote and Panelists lead by Moderator
6:50-7:20
Keynote- “5 Things You Need To Know To Get the Job You Want”
7:20
Front Table Discussion
Panelist Kim Wachter- “What You Need To Know About Working With A Recruiter”
7:25
Panelist Jennifer d’Ercole- “The Resources Available Through MA One-Stop Career Centers”
7:30
Question and Answer Forum
8:00
Closing Thoughts and Thank You
Guests are encouraged to register soon and come prepared with questions for the panelists.
About Hollister:
Founded in 1988, Hollister is a leading full-service Employment Staffing Services firm passionate about finding Boston Area Jobs by connecting Massachusetts’ opportunities with talent. Based in the Greater Boston region, Hollister is well positioned to see the Massachusetts job market from two perspectives. Hollister’s clientele includes Massachusetts companies and active and passive jobseekers. For 20 years, Hollister has been the bridge that connects professionals with Jobs in Boston and in Massachusetts and companies with the best employees.
