Agenda

We are currently meeting at the Central Branch Library, 215 N. Oxford Road, Casselberry, FL 32707. 

The library is 1/4 mile east of 17/92 off SR436, take a left turn at Dennys.  The library is about 1/4 mile in on the right.  If you have any questions, please contact Howie   

 

Registration

ProNet's February 27th, 2012 meeting will begin with the registration desk opening at 5:30pm. The meeting will start at 5:30pm. When signing in, Please:

  • Ask about joining a subcommittee, using your expertise to help ProNet achieve its goals (see the list of opportunities below)

  • Let us know how you heard about ProNet

  • Leave a copy of your resume on the registration table (or personally give it to Howie)

  • If possible, donate a dollar for the gas drawing. During each meeting someone will go home with some gas money! If you'd like to donate more (in case others don't have a dollar) that would be thoughtful.

  • If you are a current subscriber to the Orlando Business Journal, kindly consider donating your older copies to our group....the attendees will be grateful.

Please note, the primary goal/purpose for this meeting (in our push for PROACTIVITY) continues to be our speaker(s), resume and coverletter construction, and LinkedIn.  Also note, all times are approximate! 

 

5:30 - 5:40 Welcome to ProNet Career Resources

5:40 - 6:05 Personal Pitches (the old "Elevator Speech) 30 Second Personal Pitches :  Please be prepared to include:

Your name, your city, Your field and "Ideal Position", and
How you heard about ProNet

6:05 - 6:20 What Makes a "perfect" resume and cover letter. For the first time ever we will also do Mock Interviews!   Howie will ask for volunteer interviewees.  Someone will pick a question out of a hat and Howie will critique your reaction/responses.

6:20 - 7:05 Guest Speaker will be: Mike Mailman,  CSI, will be discussing interviewing skills.  Mike has spoken to our groups before and he was totally awesome.  His knowledge of interviewing skills is beyond compare.

7:10-7:30 Meeting Wrap Up

  • Report on the latest information from both the Orlando Business Journal & Florida Trend Magazine - Don't miss it.

  • Drawings for donations

  • Gas Drawing, somebody will walk away with $30 in a gas card!! (our thanks to those who donated $1 to the pot).

  • Closing Remarks 

7:30 - 7:45 Networking Opportunity

Our thanks to our Steering Committee members for helping with the registration desk. Our thanks also to the Steering Committee for helping to put this program together. Please be sure to pick up a copy of the Orlando Business Journal at the registration desk upon conclusion of the meeting.

Steering Committee (Associate Directors) Vacancies:

All our Steering Committees have vacancies. Please review under "ProNet Management" to determine for which subcommittee you feel you're best suited. You will be able to place "Associate Director" on your LinkedIn profile along with recommendations.

ProNet is in a major growth mode and is determined to help all of its members. We were recently awarded a Tax Exempt 501c3 status for Non-Profit Organizations. For more information about becoming an Associate Director volunteer for ProNet, be sure to ask someone at the registration table. Why not showcase your skills and help those helping you to land your next career opportunity? This is an opportunity to "pay forward", as well as add a distinguishing title to your resume and LinkedIn profile!