Virtual 2020 Chamber Connect - Back to Work: Job Search Strategy in a Virtual World

This special event is the first of a two-part series focused on Career and Hiring Strategy. Join us for a chance to learn and ask questions in real time of these reputable local experts. Have lots of paper handy because this presentation will be filled with information you won’t hear anywhere else.
During this event, a panel of experts will inform participants on the following topics:
*Resume and cover letter myths, as well as do's and don’t's
*Applicant tracking systems and why improper resume formatting can automatically send you to the declined pile
*How recruiters read resumes
*Personal branding and how to present yourself on social media and in the interview
*How employers are structuring virtual interviews and what might become the new norm
*Using LinkedIn to do research and be found by companies
*Common interview questions and why interviewers ask them
*What to expect during virtual interviews

Panelists:

Richard A Gagne: Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center - Senior Peer Navigator (Veteran Integration Program)
Richard is a retired U.S. Army First Sergeant with 21 years of service. Originally from Portsmouth, New Hampshire he grew up in Aurora, Colo. He joined the Army as a Track Vehicle Repairer, eventually retiring out of Fort Carson. He enjoys volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House, Care and Share Food Bank, Toys for Tots, and ESGR. Richard is married and has two daughters and is a proud grandfather. He enjoys helping and giving back to Veterans and their families.




Kevin Kokinda, CPRW, CEIP: Resumedics Career Strategies & Solutions - Owner
Kevin is owner of Resumedics Career Strategies & Solutions, host of ‘The Career Maverick’ podcast on KRDO.com, and featured host of ‘Clarity thru the Chaos’ on KRDO FM 105.5. Since 2010, his ‘New Way to Resumé’ has helped professionals in all industries nationwide. In addition, he has served as a trusted consultant to Fortune 500 hiring executives, and public speaker at universities, high schools, & organizations. 



Sarah Silva: T-Mobile – Talent Scout
Sarah Silva has been a Talent Scout for T-Mobile for almost 3 years supporting the Colorado Springs Customer Experience Center. She has over 20 years of HR experience with 13 of those years specifically in recruiting.  She has hired candidates with a wide variety of skills, including mechanics traveling to the Middle East, Accountants, Engineers and currently Customer Service experts at T-Mobile.

Dr. Meghan Stidd: University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) College of Business - Assistant Dean for External Relations
Meghan oversees career services, alumni relations, executive education, and marketing initiatives. Meghan is the main point of contact for any individuals or organizations wanting to engage with the College. Meghan has nearly 20 years of experience in career services. In her former role, Meghan served as the Program Director for the College of Business Career Development Center where she managed the College of Business Internship Program and assisted organizations interested in recruiting students for internships and full-time positions. Prior to her positions with the College of Business, Meghan served as a program director, associate regional director, and regional director of the Mountain Pacific Troops to Teachers program, spanning over 14 years. In her last position as regional director, Meghan led a twelve state region devoted to assisting military veterans during their transition to civilian careers as public school teachers.
 
Special guest panelist, Al Maxwell: Pikes Peak Work Force Center
Al is a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP), who works as a Training Facilitator with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center. She develops and delivers training sessions to include Résumé Writing, Interview Preparation, and Networking to help job seekers navigate and overcome challenges, and to help them reach their end goal of finding sustainable employment. 






Event sponsored by BBSI.
BBSI is a local, high touch, Professional Employer Organization advocating on behalf of business owners. Our Colorado Springs team of subject matter experts provide consulting services to help navigate and propel small to medium-sized businesses through challenges in the areas of Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Human Resources, Payroll, Talent Acquisition and Business Consulting, to ensure compliance, and mitigate risk, and help company scale for growth. Reach out to Kevin Davis at BBSI (kevin.davis@mybbsi.com) for a zero-pressure discussion on how we can assist with your company needs.