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Boot Camp for Recent Grads

Whether you've just graduated or you've been out for a few years, let us help you make the best transition from college to career!

Women For Hire's Boot Camp for Recent Grads
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
8:30am-6:00pm
Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom

As a registered attendee, you’ll learn to: think beyond job boards, network with ease, sell yourself and stand out from the competition. We’ll teach you how to ace an interview, follow-up effectively, negotiate a job offer and be a star from day one.

Click here for details on how we will take you from reworking your resume to ready to negotiate!

You'll hear from and meet recruiters from: KPMG, Frito Lay, IBM, Booz Allen, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Enterprise, Disney ABC Media Networks and the five leading placement agencies in Manhattan.

We’ll kick things off with a fun morning networking session sponsored by Starbucks. You’ll then hear from Women For Hire CEO, Tory Johnson, WABC anchor Lori Stokes and Today and Oprah financial guru Jean Chatzky and you’ll end your day by meeting 100 recruiters from top companies at our "Toast to Your Sweet Success" reception.

Join Us in a Toast to Your Sweet Success

The day culminates with a relaxed, fun networking reception: A TOAST TO YOUR SWEET SUCCESS! You’ll be treated to sweet treats and the opportunity to connect with more than 100 recruiters and hiring managers representing a variety of industries and functions throughout the city. It’ll be your first chance to put to work the ideas and energy of the day.

Sign Up Today and Win!

Each week leading up to the event we'll raffle great prizes for all registrants. The sooner you sign up the more chances you'll have to win. Among the prizes: your Bootcamp registration fee reimbursed, a comprehensive resume review,a one hour coaching session with Women For Hire, Vera Bradley bag with a complete set of three Women For Hire titles.

For information on group rates call: 212.290.2600.

Sign up now. For early bird savings of $20. Enter code: JUN18EARLY

Get Advice from the Experts

Women For Hire CEO Tory Johnson, who is also the Workplace Contributor on ABC's Good Morning America, will lead the fast-paced program and share her stellar advice on getting hired and thriving as a young professional.

 

WABC anchor Lori Stokes, award-winning journalist, mother of two girls, and all-around inspiring friend, will reveal her personal experiences and offer lessons on the importance of women making their own money and establishing their own professional identity.

 

Jean Chatzky, financial contributor on NBC's Today and The Oprah Winfrey Show, will provide expert advice on the essentials, including paying off student debt, properly establishing credit in your name, understanding the importance of 401Ks and other workplace savings programs from Day One and so much more

 

Start Off with a Special Networking Activity to Set the Tone for Success

You'll meet hundreds of other women during this opening networking session sponsored by Starbucks. Not only will these new contacts inspire you to pursue your dreams with gusto, but we've got surprise gifts in store for you too.

Women For Hire's Boot Camp is ideal for:

  • an undergrad or graduate student ready to make the transition from college to career
  • a recent grad who hasn't quite nailed that stellar post-college career path
  • an out-of-towner looking to launch a career in the Big Apple or at least learn what it takes to make it here

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