Archive for February, 2010

Out of the Cyber World II- Networking Event- March 10th

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

The Linked Local West Suburban CHICAGO group (a Linkedin.com group), in association with Mandatek LLC,  is hosting its second “Out of the Cyber World and into the Real World” networking event at Venuti’s Ristorante & Banquets in Addison, IL.  This event gives its members a chance to strengthen relationships they have built online as well the opportunity to meet new partners and prospective clients.  Last time we had almost 300 people attend- let’s blow the doors off!  To purchase a ticket, visit: http://cyber2realworld2.eventbrite.com/  Tickets are $5.00 in advance (online) and $10.00 at the door.

Be sure to visit the marketing stations of our sponsoring businesses. 

Members and non-members are welcome. 

 Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to network!

 

Check out videos from the last event- http://www.youtube.com/westburbschi

Questions should be directed to info2009@mandatek.com. 

For information on available marketing stations, contact the email above. 

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Mandatek Co-Sponsoring an Opportunity Seekers Event for Professionals in Transition

Friday, February 5th, 2010

The Linked Local West Suburban Chicago group, in association with Mandatek LLC and the Morris Graduate School of Managament, and sponsored by Pepsi Co., is proud to present the Opportunity Seekers event on February 22nd from 1:00-4:00pm at the Morris Graduate School of Management. This event is for professionals in transition who are looking for a new or different career opportunity.

To RSVP and reserve a ticket: http://opportunityseekers.eventbrite.com.

Attendees will have an opportunity to gain helpful information for their job search. Topics include:

  • How to prepare an effective resume for 2010
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Using social media to increase visibility
  • Utilizing video for networking and job search
  • Government assistance for start-up business owners
  • Information on how to own a business franchise
  • Tips on working with HR departments to increase your chances of landing a job

Workshop space for some of the topics above are limited; seating will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additionally, recruiters will be on site to speak with prospective employees during networking and workshop times.

Event Schedule:

1:00-1:15pm Keynote Speaker**

1:15-1:30pm Networking

1:30-2:30pm Workshops

2:30-3:30pm Workshops

3:30-3:45pm Networking

3:45-4:00pm Endnote Speaker

**Keynote Speaker: Jim Treleaven, PhD, former CEO of Devry Chicago Metro and founder of ViaStrategy Group, LLC.

Speakers:

Kris Fay, SBA and Center for Entrepreneurship at College of DuPage

Michele Rempel, Partner, Social Media Division, Mandatek

Carlos Vale, Director of Morris Graduate School of Management

Julius Rhodes, SPHR, Founder of MPR Group, Providing HR Business Solutions

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