JOIN US FOR A HALF-DAY WORKSHOP & LUNCH BUFFET

Learn how new trends at the intersection of human resources & social media are changing everything related to employment, recruiting and staffing. In this hands-on, highly participative workshop, you'll learn the basics of Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for business networking, employee referrals, workforce development & promoting job postings. 

Network with Human Resources, recruiting & staffing industry professionals, enjoy lunch and learn from local social media experts

This fun, friendly “what and why” workshop will take the fear out of social media and show you how easy it is to:

* Build your business & referral network using social media

* Promote your employment brand and job openings to a targeted audience

* Effectively use social media both personally and professionally

HOW TO PLAY THE SOCIAL NETWORKING GAME

In a lively, interactive game led by Tara Coomans, Social Media Hawaii Chapter president and Head Brainstormer at Akamai Marketing, you’ll learn how to develop a social media strategy to meet goals & initiatives, determine which social media platforms are useful for specific tasks, and how to tie them together for a targeted campaign. 

TALK STORY - OPEN FORUM

Learn simple steps on how to get started using social media tools. In an informal panel discussion facilitated by the Social Media Club leaders, local business people will share stories, resources and ideas. You'll get diverse perspectives on what works from Beth Busch, Connye Harper, Mary Despe, Quincy Solano, Derek Gabriel and YOU. Got a story to share? Or just bring your questions! 

PLUS: LinkedIn Essentials

Learn how to get started on LinkedIn, write your profile and join online networking groups to attract clients and make new business connections. Have the confidence to become a super user of LinkedIn in a LIVE WEBCAST presented virtually by Margo Rose aka @HRMargo of the Social Media Club Nashville Chapter.

The LinkedIn Essentials webinar is sponsored by SmartSearch recruiting software and moderated by Sylvia Dahlby. Human resources, recruiting and staffing practitioners on neighbor islands and the mainland who cannot come to the half-day workshop in Honolulu are invited to attend the 60-minute webinar. Contact info@aps2k.com for details and webinar-only registration. 

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This program is co-sponsored by the Hawaii Chapter of the Social Media Club, part of an international organization formed in 2006 with 90 chapters worldwide. The Hawaii Chapter welcomes anyone who wants to be part of the social media revolution. Members of Social Media Club commit to developing & supporting best practices of transparency, authenticity, and ethics in the use of social media and social networking.  Find out more at www.smchi.org

Social Media Boot Camp program directors and organizers are Sylvia Dahlby of SmartSearch recruiting software and Connye Harper, principal at Harper Strategies human resources consultants.