2013 GMC PCMA March Education Program and Membership Celebration
Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 12:30pm - 7:00pm
Doubletree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile
Committee meetings start at 12:30pm
Registration opens at 1:00pm
Program begins at 2:00pm
Membership Celebration will begin at 5:15pm

Staying Relevant in a Changing Work Environment 

Let’s face it, the workplace is ever changing, and the candidate pool is rapidly growing.  Are you strategically positioned as a talent in your industry?  Or, are you a little stuck in your current position and need to expand your professional horizons a bit?  Are you prepared for your next opportunity, whether it is inside or outside your current organization?

No matter where you are in your career, this session will help you learn how to sharpen your workplace skills and position yourself for expanding professional opportunities.  A meetings industry career specialist, two association hiring professionals in meetings and human resources, and a recruiter from an executive search firm will reveal strategies for navigating the current challenges in the work environment.

Planners and supplier partners alike will have the opportunity to hear from the experts during one of three breakout sessions.  Be sure to select your breakout session on the Agenda Page.

Participants will learn:

• How to position yourself for internal growth in your organization
• How to recharge your workplace enthusiasm for increased productivity and teamwork
• How to become the best candidate for an organization
• What recruiters are seeking in candidates and how you measure up
• Current best practices in resume writing
• How personality profiles and assessments are being used to measure talent
• The latest interview techniques used by hiring managers