Event DescriptionMichigan State University and University of Michigan join forces to bring South East Michigan alumni the tools and resources they need to make powerful strides in their career development.
October 28, 2010 6:00 pm Networking (light refreshments provided, please bring business cards) 7:00 -9:00 pm The New Job Search Presentations Ford Field, Hall of Legends Detroit, Michigan www.fordfield.com
Parking is facilities adjacent to Ford Field and Comerica Park are available on a first come, first serve basis for a fee.
There is no cost to attend this event, registration is required.
Register today! RSVP at hilljohn@msu.edu - limited to the first 200 registrants.
Gain skills that will allow you to:
Take control of your career development
Learn the new job search: Your identity online is as relevant as your resume
Lead as you advance through your job search or career transitions
Learn the intangibles of leadership
How to create entrepreneurial opportunities for yourself in Michigan
Speakers include:
Catherine Lilly
Catherine Lilly is the Senior Advisor to the U-M Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and the Director of the UM Business and Finance Leadership Academy. Lilly has worked fervently on behalf of leadership issues during her years of service at the University, providing organizational development consultation to the CFO executive leadership team and many other senior leadership groups. In her role as head of the Business and Finance Leadership Academy she prepares the next generation of the most talented business and finance administrative leaders with the strategic skills necessary to support the University of Michigan. Catherine is a proud UM alumnae, receiving her BGS '77 and MSW '81 from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Bryan Ritchie
As Director of the MSU Entrepreneurship Network, Bryan K. Ritchie works to coordinate the capacity and resources for entrepreneurship at MSU with the communities of Lansing and greater Michigan.Ritchie is an entrepreneur and has started several computer companies. In addition, he has played a leading role in Novell, Inc.'s initiative to network the home. Dr. Ritchie is a professor of international relations and political economy at the James Madison College, Michigan State University. His research focuses on the political economy of innovation, entrepreneurship, technological development, skills education and training, and social capital.
John Hill
John Hill, Director of Alumni Career Services at Michigan State University is charged with providing career services to 420,000 MSU alumni. John will enhance your understanding of how employers are utilizing tools like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to vet and source candidates they bring into their workforce.
