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[itroundtable] Reminder for WNO Presentation, HOW TO DEVELOP A MARKETING PLAN, Monday, January 18, 2010, 6 PM

Westchester Networking Organization (WNO)

The Westchester Networking Organization invites you to its monthly meeting for professional and social networking, and the first one for 2010.

The meeting will be held at the First Congregational Church of Chappaqua, 210 Orchard Ridge Road, Chappaqua, New York 10514 in Westchester County.

You must register on Eventbrite at the registration URL http://wno20100118.eventbrite.com/. Please register ONLY if you intend to attend. If your plans change, please email wno1635@gmail.com so that we can open the spot to others. Positions are limited, and we are filling up rapidly. So, please register soon.

- This is it! The answer to your questions about the job seeker’s Marketing Plan. If you should have one, please bring it with you. If you do not have a marketing plan, then have we got a presentation for you!

- We advise attendees to bring business cards. See http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/75156.doc for "best practices."

- Leverage your networking experience. See "How to Work a Room"

http://blog.simplyhired.com/2009/12/how-to-work-a-room.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec29_networking?

- "Ten Minutes with a Career Coach": Use some of your open networking time to fine tune your job search with career coach Linsey Levine. Linsey has once again graciously agreed to offer her services at NO FEE for January attendees. Come prepared with your most pressing issues, such as resume review, how to write a cover letter, how to get the best from networking sessions, developing an elevator pitch, etc. Linsey's generosity is a reflection of what genuine networking is all about. Visit Linsey at http://www.linseylevine.com/intro.html.

- Business casual is expected.

AGENDA

6:00-7:00: Open networking

7:00-7:10: Administrivia: If you would like make an announcement (e.g., job landings, other networking events), please send an email to wno1635@gmail.com no later than noon, 18 January.

7:10-8:00: January's speaker: Jan Mark Schwibner, Career Grapevine, Inc.* "How to develop a solid marketing plan for your job search"

- What are the key components that make up the marketing plan?

- How should you put your plan into action?

- How do to evaluate and validate your plan's effectiveness?

- How does the marketing plan help me with my resume? With my Elevator Speech? With my Interviews?

8:00-8:30: Audience Q&A with Jan Mark

8:30-9:00: Use what you've learned from Jan Mark's session to discuss marketing plans with other attendees. Jan Mark and Linsey will also be available for one-on-one advice.

9:00: Meeting ends

* Bio: Jan Mark Schwibner, founding Principal of CareerGrapevine, Inc., is a career management professional with a broad background in Career Coaching and Counseling, Executive Search, Corporate Recruiting, Career and Staff Development, Management, Education, and Training. Since 1977 Jan Mark has been an authority in the Career Management industry specializing in Career Development and Marketing Programs. Directing the job search process, developing effective marketing and networking plans, interviewing and negotiating techniques, and creating and utilizing effective tools are among his specialties.

Visit Jan Mark at http://careergrapevine.com.