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Digest #3328

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Sat Nov 15, 2014 11:09 am (PST) . Posted by:

"John Rechenberg" john_rechenberg

WNO

Westchester Networking Organization November Presentation

The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) invites you to our monthly
meeting on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Croton On Hudson Free Library,
171 Cleveland Drive, Croton On Hudson, NY 10520. The following is planned:

* This month, Donna Held will present "Ask The Recruiter".

* As always, the WNO Career Doctor is in. Plan to visit with
independent career coach Linsey Levine, who will offer brief, professional
one-on-one advisory sessions.

* Lew Tischler will offer brief Small Business advisory sessions.

* Light refreshments, courtesy of Chu, Phillips & Associates,
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

If you plan on coming, our meetings are free, but you must register at
<http://wno20141117.eventbrite.com/> http://wno20141117.eventbrite.com/.
Should you discover you will be unable to attend, extend your apologies by
sending us an email at <mailto:wno1635@gmail.com> wno1635@gmail.com so that
we can find someone else one of our limited seats.

Get the most from WNO meetings:

* Bring your business cards and have them ready when you register.

* You are always making an impression. Business casual is expected.

* If you are not already a member, join our
<http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Westchester_Networking_Organization>
WNO Yahoo Group. Follow all instructions carefully.

* After the meeting, new members will receive an invitation to join
our LinkedIn group.

November 17, 2014 - Agenda:

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.:

Registration & Open networking

7:00 - 7:09 p.m.:

Greetings & General announcements

7:10 - 8:14 p.m.:

Donna Held presenting "Ask the Recruiter"

8:15 - 8:44 p.m.:

Open networking

8:45 -

Meeting ends

SESSION: Ask the Recruiter

PRESENTER: Donna Held

Donna Held will be conducting an open question-and-answer session on topics
ranging from: interviewing skills, salary negotiation, targeting your search
in today's job market, cover letter and resume writing, as well as
techniques for working with both corporate and staffing firm recruiters.
This is your chance to ask those tough questions and prepare yourself to
respond in a supportive environment. Donna suggests you send her your
resume, and, if you wish, any additional question or topics a few days prior
to the meeting. Send to <mailto:dheld@CTECHNY.com> dheld@CTECHNY.com and
note "WNO Meeting 11/17 in the subject line. Donna will address as many
topics and questions that meeting time allows.

Donna Held is an entrepreneurial businesswoman with expertise in the worlds
of information technology and financial services. She is known in her
industry as a high energy salesperson and recruiter, knowledgeable,
responsive and bottom-line driven, with a reputation for quick, effective
turn-around on projects under her direction.

Ms. Held started Career Techniques Inc. in 2008. It is a privately held
recruiting firm specializing in the fields of financial services and
technology recruiting for both the consultant and the permanent employee. In
addition, Career Techniques Inc. specializes in job preparation skills
including resume writing, interview and negotiation skills. Ms. Held has
been a guest speaker at TENG, NWO, Connect to Care and other networking
groups. Some of Career Techniques Inc. clients include: JPMorgan Chase,
Bunge Global Markets, Deutsche Bank, Omgeo, The Church Pension Group and
more.

Ms. Held spearheaded the development of the Information Technology
Consulting Division for The Ayers Group, a multi-national human resources
consulting firm. Ms. Held joined the firm in 2000 as Vice President,
Staffing Services, and was promoted to Managing Director in 2004. She grew
the business from its inception, developing its infrastructure, compensation
plans, and hiring its recruiting and sales staff. When The Ayers Group was
sold in May of 2006, Ms. Held's division was generating $7.5 million in
annual sales.

Ms. Held obtained her MBA as well as her BS from Lehigh University. The
institution greatly benefits from her active and successful annual
fundraising efforts. She is a member of Second Shift, a working mothers
group based in Westchester, New York. She also is a member of the National
Association of Professional Women. In her home community of Chappaqua, Ms.
Held volunteers for the PTA, Temple, and various community activities. She
donates her time for fund raising for The Alzheimer's Foundation and Friends
of Karen.

You can reach Donna by calling 914-238-4253 or emailing her at
<mailto:donna.held@career-techniques.com> donna.held@career-techniques.com.

Secure your seat. Register at <http://wno20141117.eventbrite.com/>
http://wno20141117.eventbrite.com/. Walk-ins are welcome on a non-guaranteed
first-come, first-served basis and must fill in a registration form at the
front desk as well as present a business card. We have a very limited number
of available seats, remember to register early.

The Free Croton Library parking lot is limited in space, please park in the
back of the lot or on the street. Remember, the wise networker carpools.

We have a new website, please take a moment and sneak a peek at
<http://wno.weebly.com/> http://wno.weebly.com. There's a wealth of
information here for you to peruse.

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