When: 13 May 2015, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Slidedeck for this event is available here : pdf Leveraging LinkedIn Slidedeck
Last date for On-line Registration: 05/11/2015
Presentation Description:
LinkedIn opens up a universe of professional opportunities, but it’s seldom used to best effect. With over 185 million members in 200 countries, and two new members joining each second, it’s the social network no one seeking work – or workers – can afford to ignore.
Project managers can quickly find out who needs their services, and which skills they’ll need tomorrow, by following companies, participating in groups, and watching job postings. Unlike its rival services and the job boards, LinkedIn connects you with those who are accountable.
However, LinkedIn presents us so many options, it's hard to know where to begin. What are the most effective tools for your career? What's the best way to use common features? How can you get the most out of this tool?
Project managers will learn how to optimize their LinkedIn profiles, get timely answers and insider opinions, network with peers worldwide, hunt for work efficiently, and never be invisible again.
This presentation will help you understand how to make the most of LinkedIn by:
• Expand their sphere of influence and network of potential collaborators
• Cull potential employers/clients and employees/contractors, focusing only on the promising ones
• Direct queries only to well-informed, accountable resources
• Learn quickly who knows what, then learn who they know who can help you
• Focus on results, not promises
At least a hundred new members have joined LinkedIn since you started reading this. Are you sure none of them aren’t worth knowing?
Register today!
About the Speaker
Steve Savage is a professional geek – he calls himself Geek 2.0. When not working as a Program Manager in Silicon Valley, he speaks, writes, and runs websites on careers, creativity, and culture, and has self-published several career books. When he’s not doing that, he’s probably cooking or playing video games. You can find out more at his website, www.stevensavage.com, and his press site, www.informotron.com.
PM Insights - Sunnyvale is an excellent opportunity for members and non-members to network with peers and stay on top of our ever-changing Silicon Valley career environment and the skills needed to survive. The event is a combination of networking, career environment scanning, and a topical presentation on a career management related subject. For Project Management Professionals (PMP) the event offers educational credit toward maintaining your certification credential.
Meeting Leaders:
Kuntal Thakore, PMP, CSM; Rich Condon, PMP; Gianna Wrenn, PMP
PDU Info: 2.0 - Category A PDU claiming instructions
Program Agenda:
Food: Complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, popular Samosas/Chutney
On-line Registration
At-the-Door Registration
A limited number of registrations can be accepted at the door on a first come, first served basis. Once this limit has been reached, the event will be closed to additional attendees.
Cancellation Policy
This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members. The Plan Ahead registration fee paid is based on the registrant's ability to commit to attendance, ahead of time. The Plan Ahead registration fee will not be refunded for any reason, other than event cancellation, after normal business hours (5:00 PM, Pacific) on the registration deadline day. The PMI - Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.
Event Sponsor:
Robert Half provides a unique service by bringing senior-level project management professionals to companies that need multilayered skill sets and specialized expertise. Our global database of more than 3 million professionals allows us to provide companies with experienced, highly skilled project management personnel. Robert Half is also a premier resource for project managers who are seeking a rewarding career opportunity with companies across all industries, ranging from start-ups to the FORTUNE® 1000®. For more information, visit roberthalf.com.