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Women in Development of Greater Boston

The Program Committee Presents:

"Interviewing Skills Workshop"

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Speaker: Ellen Sibley, Founder and President of Executive Search Partnerships, A La Carte Custom Search Solutions and In-House Search Training

Whether on the hunt for the right job, or on the hunt for the right candidate, your search will eventually come down to one thing: THE INTERVIEW. Are you prepared?

It all starts with definition. Is the job description comprehensive enough? Does the search committee agree upon one definition of the right candidate? What is the proper role of the search committee?

Then it comes down to performance. What are the questions every hiring manager should ask, and what approach should candidates take when answering them? If interested in the position, what tactics could candidates use to propel themselves to the next step?

If a search firm is employed: What is its proper role in the hiring process? How does one ensure that one has hired the right firm for the search? What is the optimal way to work with a search firm?

This workshop is for hiring managers, search committees, and job hunters seeking a better understanding of the sometimes mysterious – and always nerve-wracking – interview process.

Ellen Sibley is the Founder and President of Executive Search Partnerships, A La Carte Custom Search Solutions and In-House Search Training. Prior, she served as Vice President with Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group, an executive search firm that serves a full spectrum of nonprofit clients. Previously, she served as a search consultant with the Galler Group, a full-service consulting firm dedicated to assisting nonprofit organizations in support of their goals, growth and development and she consulted with Isaacson Miller, a leading executive search firm serving the nonprofit sector. Prior to her work in recruiting, Ellen was Founder and President of Common Interests, a Boston-based activities club for busy professionals, where from 1995 to 2000, she grew the organization to more than 2,000 members, sponsoring up to seven events weekly. Earlier, Ellen served 13 years in the retail and fashion industry in New York City, working with Macy's, Allied Stores Marketing Corporation and later with Trifari Inc. Ellen holds a BA in French from Trinity College and an MBA in Marketing from Columbia University's Graduate School of Business.

Thursday, April 15, 2010
City Year
287 Columbus Avenue Boston, MA 02116

Registration and Networking: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Please Note Our New Location – Bring Your Own Lunch - No Food is Available on Site

Registration Deadline: April 7, 2010

Remember, it's a WID networking tradition to swap business cards – bring yours.

Cost: $15 for WID members; $25 for non-members, late registration (after 04/07/10)

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