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Finding Work in a Wired World - How to Shorten Your Job Search by Making Technology Work for You  with Kip Gregory

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION:

You’ll learn simple ways software and websites you use every day can impact your job search success.  Forget building a website or writing a blog, there’s a ton of benefit to be gained from just slightly smarter use of the sites, apps, and programs you already employ undefined to strengthen relationships, gather more timely intelligence, and synthesize information into insights that make you a more compelling, competitive candidate.

In this “don’t miss” session, Kip will lay out practical, easy-to-follow ways you can use tools like LinkedIn and Google to understand who’s who in the organizations and industries you’re targeting, uncover  timely opportunities and your hidden paths of connection to them, build rapport with decision makers and influencers, maintain greater visibility, and clearly demonstrate your value to potential employers.

Topics Kip will address include:

• Keeping a Career Journal: the secret to staying organized and focused in your search
• Beyond the basics: there’s more to networking than collecting business cards
• The best way to build out your network and expand your reach
• Uncovering openings and opportunities in the day-to-day activities of your online network
• Pinpointing the referrals and introductions you want with LinkedIn’s Advanced Search
• Leveraging common interests, groups, and associations to begin a dialogue
• An executive MBA in how to develop subject matter expertise in 60 minutes or less
• Using alert services to track news on employers, industries, and centers of influence
• How to make yourself instantly and permanently memorable after every interview

No matter what type of position you are seeking, you will come away from this presentation with at least five new approaches to uncovering and pursuing the job opportunities you desire!  

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Over the past 12 years, Kip Gregory has spoken regularly to job search groups across Washington DC. (This upcoming session marks his fourth presentation for 40Plus.)  Gregory is a leading authority on improving business productivity using existing resources. Through his speaking, coaching and consulting, Kip has helped tens of thousands of professionals across North America to save time, increase their marketability, and make more money by leveraging the tools and technology they already own. He is the author of “Winning Clients in a Wired World” (http://www.winningclients.com) from John Wiley.

For more information on his services visit http://www.kipgregory.com, or email him at kip@gregory-group.com.

CONTACT THE SPEAKER:

Kip Gregory
Principal, The Gregory Group

kip@gregory-group.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kipgregory

4425 Warren St NW
Washington, DC 20016

work: 202-364-6913
mobile: 202-487-1029
fax: 202-364-8975

Connect on LinkedIn at http://linkd.in/link2kip

Plan to join us after the meeting for networking.  Many of us carry our conversations to lunch at the nearby Brookings Institution.

Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red Line) South Exit

1. Leave the Dupont Circle Metro Station by the 19th Street SOUTH exit.
2. At the top of the escalator (street level), turn 180 degrees, and walk a short distance towards Dupont Circle.
3. Turn right and walk counter-clockwise around the outside of the Circle, past Connecticut and Massachusetts Avenues.
4. At P Street, turn right . Proceed on P Street past 18th Street.
   
5. 40Plus is near the end of the block on the right side, at 1718 P Street, in the Webster House apartment building.
6. See below for ONCE YOU ARE AT THE BUILDING directions.

40Plus of Greater Washington
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 for Successful Career Transitions