Events focused on job hunting, career development and networking definitely slow down as the holidays approach, but some organizations and groups continue to plow full speed ahead. After all, there are still candidates seeking jobs and positions to fill, even though many people have their attention diverted.
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year's actually can be a fruitful time to look for a job: There is a less competition and decision-makers are usually in the office to complete end-of-year work. Hiring managers often have money to spend before their companies' books close. To get a jump start on filling positions in January, many businesses spend this window interviewing candidates. So keep those résumés up to date and get out there to find the next job of your dreams.
Women in the Boardroom
This executive leadership event features networking and a panel discussion with Janet Dolan of Act III Enterprises, former CEO of Tennant Company; Leslie Frecon, CEO of LFE Capital; Catherine Bromilow, partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers; and Jeanne Voight, president of VoightWorks.
Tuesday, Nov. 30
Program from 3 to 5 p.m. and networking from 5 to 6 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
952-400-0198
HR Executive Forum
Seth Mattison of BridgeWorks, a consulting firm that tackles generational differences in the workplace, will present "The M-Factor" about the obstacles and opportunities employers face as the Millennial generation enters the workforce.
Thursday, Dec. 2
3:30 to 6 p.m.
Golden Valley Country Club
7001 Golden Valley Country Club, Golden Valley
763-783-9200
Minneapolis Job Fair
Sponsored by MinneapolisHires.com, this job fair will feature more than 20 employers, including staffing agencies, the U.S. Marine Corps, and insurance and real estate companies.
Monday, Dec. 6
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Holiday Inn & Suites Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport
3 Appletree Square, Bloomington
702-818-8899
Leading Edge HR Network (LEHRN)
With "Talent Management: Changing Demands, Changing Technologies," Larry Dunivan, Lawson Software's senior vice president of global human capital management products, will discuss the future of human resources enterprise software. This is part of LEHRN's series with vendors to help industry professionals understand the rapidly evolving HR enterprise software marketplace.
Friday, Dec. 10
8 a.m. breakfast; program from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Saint Paul Hotel
350 Market Street, Saint Paul
952-938-2937
Women in Networking (WIN)
"Ready for Success in 2011"
This networking event and accessories exchange benefits the nonprofit organization Ready for Success. Guests also can exchange resources and referrals, expand contacts, improve networking skills and make connections that lead to business or other opportunities.
Wednesday, Dec. 15
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Amore Victoria Ristorante
601 W. Lake Street, Minneapolis
612-708-6001
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