Coming Events

Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling & Career Center

Using the DSM-IV-TR: A Practical Visual Approach
Friday, November 13, 2009
12:30 - 4:15 p.m.
(Afternoon Training)
COST: $55

Presented by
Dr. Carlton Munson, Professor
School of Social Work, University of Maryland at Baltimore
For more information go to: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw

Maryland Career Development Association

Link Up, Link In, Using Social Networking Resources to Enhance Your Career Goals

Date & Time: Thursday, December 3, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Webinar: attend via Internet Connection
Directions: Directions will be email from GoToMeeting one day in advance
Presenter: Susan Gordon, MS, NCC, LCPC; Director of Career Development at American University

Increasingly, social networking sites such as LinkedIn.com and Facebook are playing a critical role in the recruiting and job search process. These tools present amazing potential for the job seekers of all ages, as well as for recruiters. This "how-to" workshop will explore how job-seekers and can leverage the power of online social networking, and how employers are increasingly turning to sites such LinkedIn.com to identify and screen potential candidates. This interactive workshop will include demonstrations to help you understand the power of these tools for you and your clients.

Sue Gordon has been a career counselor for 15 years. Currently, she is the Director of Career Development at American University. Prior to her arrival at AU, Sue worked as a career counselor in community and federal agencies, including NIH, NASA, and the IRS. Her previous professional background includes nearly 10 years at IBM in programming and technical marketing.

For more information, go to: http://data.memberclicks.com/site/macda/MCDA_Workshop_Dec_09.pdf and/or check Professional deveolpment Borad.

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