Maximize Your “Trends in Recruiting”

Experience Tips for New Members and First Time Attendees

Presented by: Midwest ACE Membership Committee

What You Should Learn from Trends 2014!

• Our speakers will provide research based insights on the recruiting cycle:

Employers – gain metrics useful in your recruiting strategy

Colleges – share information on recruiting topics to use with students, alumni, faculty and staff

Trends in Recruiting – The Measure of Success

Prepare yourself for their presentations by learning about the background of our three keynote speakers:Brad Karsh- President of JB Training

SolutionsMelissa Bailey – President of Universum

AmericasMary Scott – President of Scott Resource

Group

Breakout SessionsChoose to attend one of the informative sessions at

10:45AM Friday:1. Employer panel discussion on current recruiting

issues,2. Diversity panel discussion3. Using infographics and visual displays of

quantitative information for reports and social media

4. Building the Career Services Brand at a Small College, or, A Large One!

Advice – How to Prepare for theTrends Conference

• Review the MWACE website to learn more about the committees and their leadership contacts

• If interested in joining a committee, consider attending a meeting during the conference on Friday, Nov. 21st from 8:00 -9:00AM

• Sign up for one of the employer site visits (college members only!) – 12:30-3:00PM, Thursday, Nov. 20th

• Plan to attend the Employer Colloquium (employers only!) – 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Thursday , Nov. 20th (See slide below for employer comments!)

• Discuss your questions with your MWACE Ambassador• Bring a supply of business cards!!!

Committees

Consider attending a committee meeting at the conference, 8:00 – 9:00 AM , Nov.21st:

• Communications and Marketing Committee

• Diversity Advancement Committee

• Experiential Education Committee

• Membership Committee

• Partnership Committee

• Professional Development Committee

• Professional Exchange Committee

• Technology & Trends Committee

Employer Colloquium• November 20th – 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Location – LaSalle

Ballroom• You will have an opportunity to submit topics to discuss

when you register for the Conference. • Mary Scott will speak for about 45 minutes and then Q &

A for 15 minutes. Topic will be: ways for employers to make an impact on campus and sharing of current trends

• A panel discussion to include college and employer reps • Additional questions to ensure conversation is valuable

(i.e. How to get candidates to venture to remote areas, different strategies for attracting the right candidates on campus, and more!)

Employer Comments Some comments from employers who have attended recent Employer Colloquia.

_____________________________________• “Really enjoyed the presentation and the other HR professionals, good

ideas and insight.”• “Student perceptions on Employers' usage of social media. (Student

panels for employers are invaluable.)” • “All great, great to be with other employers and work through some

issues we all have.”• “Loved it!! Drew is a fantastic speaker and he really made all of us feel

comfortable enough to share some best practices. I learned a ton and thought the other participants were great! We definitely need more stuff like this for employers.”

• “I really enjoyed this chance to interact with other employer members.”

Tips for a Successful Conference Experience

Invite yourself along, make it a point to join a

new group for refreshments or conversation!

Use your name badgeLook at the ribbons that others are wearing to

help make contact with MWACE leaders or new members/first-time conference attendees

Tips for a Successful Conference Experience, Pt. 2

Bring a pen for sessions

Develop some questions for the keynoters and

employer panel

Attend the workshops of your choice on Friday at

10:45 AM

Don’t miss the raffle to end the conference, 2:00 PM!

Network, network, network!

Check out the networking reception on Thursday – 5:00 –

7:00 PM, Nov. 20th

Connect with your MWACE Ambassador

Join a group for dinner on Thursday evening

Join a committee meeting on Friday morning –

8:00 - 9:00 AM, Nov. 21st

Volunteer as a new committee member

Advice During the Conference

Questions???Contact these members of the MWACE Membership Committee for help to answer your questions: Jerry Donahue, Asst. Director, Medill School, Northwestern

Universityjohn.donahue1@northwestern.edu, 847-467-1598

Julie Gourley, University Relations & Recruiting, Northrup Grumman Corporation

Julie.Gourley@ngc.com, 703-659-7321

See you soonin Chicago!!!