99th ESA Annual Meeting (August 10 -- 15, 2014)

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Saturday Night Special! Get the Job: Early-Career Professional Development in Networking, Accessing Hidden Career Opportunities, Managing Your Research Reputation, and Partnering with Mentors (refreshments)

Networking is an essential element of career advancement – why? Because most jobs are not advertised, and even if they are, there is usually a short-list of candidates already in mind. So how do you find out about and access the 90% of jobs that are "hidden"? Networking! In this session, we will focus on strategies and tactics to identify new opportunities, locate decision-makers within organizations, solidify your reputation in the minds of those who hire, and gain access to hidden jobs and career-changing opportunities. We will delve into networking techniques and tactics, including a special focus on how to leverage your online presence for social media networking return on investment (ROI). And we will also address how to forge strong mutually-beneficial mentor-protégé partnerships, from both perspectives.
This workshop, to be held Saturday evening, provides, a fun, enjoyable, and no-pressure environment in which to sharpen your networking abilities as you prepare for the ESA Annual Meeting. And it is meant to work in concert with the Career Workshop on Sunday. So come, spend Saturday evening with your peers, network, and learn how to propel your career into the stratosphere!