Association for Women in Computing
Puget Sound Chapter

P.O. Box 179   Seattle, WA 98111
Hotline: (206)781-7315   Email: awc@scn.org










Next Event: Career Fair - Tips for Job Seekers

Workshop Specifics:

When: Tuesday, March 16th
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Where: Best Western Executive Inn in Seattle     Need Info?
Register Now!: and send your check by March 12, 1999 to:
AWC/PS
P.O. Box 179
Seattle, WA 98111
Cost: Members $20.00; Non-Members $25.00;
Student Special rate with valid ID: $10 for workshop, $15 for workshop and food!


Workshop Overview:

Booth #1 - Career Assessments and Analysis - Set your goals and go for it

  • How to determine what career path is best for you - what excites you!
  • Short-term and long-term planning - Realistic steps to reaching your goals
  • Consulting opportunities vs. permanent positions - what fits your life style?
  • What about advanced degree such as an MBA or Certificates - are they necessary?
  • Ever consider starting your own business - what it takes to get started and more!

    • Booth #1 Consultants and Advisors:

  • Patrice Molinarolo, Business Consultant; Perspective From A Consultants View
  • Wendy Schellberg, Technical Recruiter; Romac International-Technology Division
  • Dawn Pacheco, Insight Consulting; Founder and Owner
  • Valerie Edmunds, UW Bothell Representative; University Certificates and Degrees

    • Booth #2 - Technical Job Market - What's Hot and What's Not!

  • Current technical job market; Opportunities in the Puget Sound Area Consulting and Government opportunities, permanent positions
  • Soft skills vs. Hard skills required

    • Booth #2 Consultants and Advisors:

  • Anne Kelso, Senior Technical Recruiter, AXC Interactive Solutions
  • Geneva Moss, Account Manager, AXC Interactive Solutions (Internet/e-Commerce Co.)
  • Sherrie llg, WA State DOP - IT Job Opportunities/Benefits

    • Booth #3 - Resumes - Tips and More!

  • How to write effective resumes
  • Tips for tailoring the resume to fit specific job opportunities
  • Resume examples and reviews - Bring your resume for review!
  • How to post resumes online - Best places, FREE Resume Databases, Resume Reviews Online and much more!
  • How to search for jobs online

    • Booth #3 Consultants and Advisors:

  • Laura Belmont, Excell Data, Technical Recruiter
  • Sarah K. Miller, Northwest Search, Technical Recruiter
  • Gerri H. Tyler, Counseling for Individuals and Couples

    • Booth #4 - Interviews - How To Conquer the Process!

  • Tips for landing an interview
  • Getting through the interview process
  • Just be yourself!
  • Follow-ups and thank you!

    • Booth #4 Consultants and Advisors:

  • Susan Chapman, AWC Member
  • Stacy Humphreys, HR/Recruiting with SeaMED

    • DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

    • FREE Career Tips and Recruiting Information and Leads!
    • Great Networking Opportunity!
    • Fantastic Door Prizes!
    • Personal Resume Review!
    • Information Technology Career World Magazine FREE Subscription Forms!
    • Metlife Consumer Education Career Brochures FREE - up to three per person!
      • Changing Your Job
      • Getting Your First Job
      • Losing a Job
      • Preparing for a Career
      • Reentering the Workforce
      • Running a Small Business
      • Starting a Small Business
      • And More….
    • Finger Food Appetizers!

    Have additional questions? Email us at awc@scn.org or call us at
    (206) 781-7315.


    Future Events, Tentative
    1999

    • March - Career Fair
    • April - DHTML; Sarah Williams, Microsoft Program Manager
    • May - Telecommuting Panel Discussion
    • June - Nora Denzel, Legato Systems, Inc. Chief Technology Officer and Senior VP

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