Job Seekers Forum-February 6, 2012
How much are you worth?
Agenda:
Introductions
--Come prepared with your elevator pitch!
Discussion Topics:
--Salary surveys
--How to tap into the hidden job market --Q&A
Bring your tough job search questions to the meeting.
Roundtable:
--Landings
--Staying Energized!
--Special Interest Groups
Date: Monday, February 6, 2012
Time: 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Central Standard Time
Time: 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time
Dial-in Number: 1-940-287-4000 (Texas)
Participant Access Code: 671366
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http://blacksgonegeek.org/JobSeekerFocusGroup.aspx
Geeks Gone Great Chats with National BDPA President Yvette Graham
by Sheila Marionneaux
Yvette Graham has grown up in Black Data Processing Associates, BDPA, and is currently enjoying the crest of her term as national president of the premiere organization for African Americans in Information Technology.
A BDPA leader since the early 80’s, Yvette Graham has made an indelible impression throughout the organization since her early years of service with the Chicago chapter, up through recent years, to emerge as spokesperson and chief executive officer representing over 40+ chapters across the United States.
I had the opportunity to chat with Ms. Graham, just after the August 2011 BDPA Technology Conference in Chicago. She shares her perspective on attaining success with BDPA as well as key values she ascribes to. It was a very special space shared...
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IT Job Seeker Survey Results - Analysis Report Now Available by Diane Hampton
In October 2010 we asked job seekers to take a short 3-minute online survey to let us know how we could help them. The main objective of the survey was to obtain feedback that we could use to assist job seekers. This information not only provides a resource to meet our needs, it measures the effectiveness of our services along with suggestions for improvements. The survey contained Eight (8) questions. The total sample size for this survey consisted of 69 participants.
Many job seekers were looking for us to provide additional resources that are already available to them now. The question might be how can they tap into the current services and apply the information to their specific needs.
Today’s job market is a very competitive industry and some job seekers may find it harder to find employment. This is the current job situation and changing how you approach your job search may increase the chances of finding the right fit. We offer resources to point you in the direction but only you can take the steps to achieve your goals.
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