Location: Specialty Incentives\, 5403 E. Evans Ave\, Denver 80222 (just east of I25 &\; Evans) \; View a map

Schedule
\n2:45 p.m. Check-in
\n3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Presen tation/Q&\;A

As a membe r of BMA Colorado\, we believe you deserve exclusive access to intelligenc e\, networking\, training and resources that will help you create better s trategy and perform more effectively in order to drive change\, build a co mpetitive advantage and achieve stronger results. One way BMA Colorado del ivers additional value to our members is through member-only events. Our m embers average 15 years of industry experience—you've paid your dues\, n ow it’s time to reap the rewards.

According to a su rvey by Jobvite\, in 2010\, 92% of companies used social networking sites to find and attract candidates this year. Of this group\, 86% used LinkedI n\, 60% use Facebook and 50% use Twitter for recruiting.

Because social netw orking sites are relied on so extensively by human resource personnel and recruiters\, it's critical that you have a great online presence in order to compete in the market. Learn how to use LinkedIn\, Facebook and Twitter - and more - to help you in your job search. Do more than the "\;basi cs"\; - find out how to incorporate social networking as an integral p art of the process.

According to a 2010 survey by Microsoft\, 79% of recruit ers and hiring managers reviewed online information posted to social netwo rking sites and blogs to screen job candidates. Nearly 90% of the time\, o nline reviews were used to verify information on a candidate. Even more im portantly\, 70% of hiring managers and recruiters have rejected a candidat e based on their online reputation. You may have lost out on a great oppor tunity...and never even known it!

Not looking for a job right now? It's alwa ys a good thing to have a stellar online presence. In Jobvite's 2009 surve y\, 77% of the HR and recruiting respondents reported that they use social networks to reach passive candidates who are not actively seeking employm ent.

Note about Location:  

The building is marked Synergy Telecom and is next door to Specialty Incentives.  There i s plenty of free parking in the rear of the building and street parking is available on Hudson St. and Pacific Place.  The parking in the front is shared with a veterinary practice\, please DO NOT use these parking spaces . 

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Deb Krier
\nPrincipal\, The Social Light

Deb Krier is an internationally-known social me dia adviser\, professional speaker and trainer. With nearly 20 years of ex perience as a marketing and PR professional\, she's passionate about helpi ng people use social media to promote themselves and their businesses. She 's given keynote presentations\, seminars and workshops for people through out the U.S. Read more about her at www.debkrier.com.